From Nikko to Aizu

Uncovering a New Route in Northern Japan

This story was originally published on donnykimball.com and has been syndicated here on Medium.

Recently, I took part in what is locally referred to as a “monitor tour” to assess the viability of a new route that the government and railway companies are considering. The other participants and I started in Tokyo’s Taito Ward and then made our way up to the southern part of Fukushima’s Aizu region. Ultimately, the trip ended in the historic town of Nikko…