Japan 2013 – Within striking distance

Lounge + Flight Report: CX “The Pier” Business Class Lounge, HKG – & – HKG-MNL on CX 905

Where Diego enters, sits, and leaves. (That’s the lounge part.) And then enters, sits, and leaves. (That’s the flight part.) Yep, that’s pretty much it.

Flight Report: HND-HKG on CX 549

Where Diego sinks into Cathay’s uber-comfortable long-haul seat for a second time, can’t eat the appetizer, and orders sweet wine to go with his mixed nuts.

Lounge Report: JL “Sakura Lounge”, HND

Where Diego settles into a comfy seat, enjoys a great view, and gulps down a glass of one of his favourite beverages for the first time in more than four years. (Yes, four long years. I’ll tell you the whole story shortly.)

Field Report: Tōkyō (16 April 2013) – Part 2/2

Where Diego sees a man walking his dog, admires a marble staircase, and says farewell to one of his favourite cities in the world. Second part of two. Final field report of Japan 2013.

Field Report: Tōkyō (16 April 2013) – Part 1/2

Where Diego sees a man walking his dog, admires a marble staircase, and says farewell to one of his favourite cities in the world. First part of two.

Field Report: Tōkyō (15 April 2013)

Where Diego goes up in a lift, looks down upon a city, and gazes out over a sea of twinkling lights spread as far as the eye could see.

Field Report: Sendai (15 April 2013) – Part 3/3

Where Diego finds life in a cemetery, sees bright colours on a mausoleum, and is rendered speechless by a cow’s tongue. Third part of three.

Field Report: Sendai (15 April 2013) – Part 2/3

Where Diego finds life in a cemetery, sees bright colours on a mausoleum, and is rendered speechless by a cow’s tongue. Second part of three.

Field Report: Sendai (15 April 2013) – Part 1/3

Where Diego finds life in a cemetery, sees bright colours on a mausoleum, and is rendered speechless by a cow’s tongue. First part of three.

Field Report: Tōkyō and Yokohama (14 April 2013) – Part 2/2

Where Diego watches a tea ceremony, pokes around in an old house, and learns more than he really needs to know about the history of instant ramen. Second part of two.