Fukuoka, Japan
After the 11 hour flight we jumped on to a Shinkansen (Bullet) train for the six hour trip to Fukuoka to meet up Ben's friends, John and Carley. They had kindly agreed to put us up for a few days and introduce us to the Japanese way of life.
Temperatures were in the low 30's so things off to a good start. Tourist attractions are on the low side, however, in one afternoon we managed to squeeze in the Fukuoka Dome, Sea Hawk Hotel and Viewing Tower. Somehow we man...