High-speed trains whisked away on: 6
Temples visited: 20+
Wedding processions stumbled upon: 2
Bill Murray homages performed: 1
US Navy bases visited: 1
Perfectly planned gardens appreciated: 15
Perfectly planned gardens found wanting: 1
Traditional performances attended: 3
Schoolkids who made me part of their project: 17
New foods consumed: 23
New foods enjoyed: 21
Beatles cover bands watched: 1
Intimidatingly fashionable teens seen on the street: hundreds
Total days spent in Japan: 20
Total money spent: $1,254.60
Average per day: $62.73
Total money spent, minus the rail pass: $629
Average per day, minus the rail pass: $31.45
Gratitude I have for my many hosts: boundless
Children’s Day banners in Kawagoe
