necoandjeff wrote:
> And nothing could be easier than taking weekend trips out of the
> city to explore the rest of the country. Last Golden Week I hopped on a
> train on a complete whim and spent two days walking around and exploring
> Asuka.

Nara? You spent enough money for two weeks in Thailand/Philipines.


> And did I mention how hot the women are in Tokyo? This is truly an awesome city.
> 

Don't. Unless you have a particular fetish for Shibuya girls then no. 
Mikawa, Nagoya and Kyoto women are much more attractive.  Tokyo women 
have no style and make little effort.