Japan...yes Japan

In September, I (Mark) took a trip to Japan to visit a good friend in the Air Force. It was high time that I went and visited him on his home turf since he always comes to see me when he is home on leave or in between assignments. I've also always wanted to visit Japan.

We started the trip in Tokyo for two days. That was the most overwhelming city I've ever been in. The city never stopped moving.

We flew to Okinawa and I stayed the rest of the week on the US air base. It was another culture shock to see how our military live abroad on a base. Okinawa was more like Milwaukee or Chicago in comparison to the crazy huge Tokyo.

My friend Collin. He's not a pilot, he just gets to ride in jets from time to time. Lucky. (Okinawa)

Shibuya Crossing (Tokyo). A massive intersection that goes in every direction. Hundreds of people cross at once.

Eating sushi for the first time at the sushi go round in Okinawa. It was delicious.

Akihabara is where all the pop culture shops are in Tokyo. Nerd central! Yea!

Some of the high rise shops in Akihabara (Tokyo).

Shibuya Crossing (Tokyo), while everyone is crossing the street. Hundreds of people at once.

Okinawa, Kadena Air Base F-15s on the flight line waiting to take off. AWACS plane in the background

Castle at the base of Hacksaw Ridge in Okinawa.

The story from Hacksaw Ridge.

F-15 returning from scouting their practice area in Okinawa.

Concrete fence on the edge of Hacksaw Ridge. Hard to see the sheer drop.

Kadena Air Base entrance in Okinawa.

Sea of Japan on the coast of Okinawa. No missiles overhead! Yay!