I'm trying to catch up on posting photos, and I'm copying/pasting this from facebook, more or less. Sorry this isn't more detailed/personal, I'm not sure what to write about this stuff right now, and this stuff if almost 2 months old.
The bullet train we took
The view from where we sat in the car. At first most of the seats were filled, then as we got closer to Akita it emptied out more.
Akita train station
First cafeteria meal
The view outside our window (Mara and I ended up being roommates!!)
Sunset.