RECAP: Trip 1 Day 0

I packed and packed and packed like there was no tomorrow. This is the first of my last few trips through Japan and I wanted to make sure I can capture every moment of it. I packed both of my cameras, my netbook as a data storage device, my webcam for time lapse video trials, a small notebook as a small makeshift diary, a gourmet guide to tell me which region is famous for what food, my German Lonely Planet Japan (thanks Marlene), maps, my tripod and my iPod for long travels. All in all it turned out heavier than I had hoped. I checked that I had my JR train tickets and set my alarm. I was ready to go...