Welcome to Miyako

It was raining hard when we docked in Miyako, but the locals gave us a hearty welcome, featuring a large inflatable salmon, their town’s mascot.

A free shuttle from the industrial port whisked us into town and dropped us at the train station.

White gloves are a big deal in Japan. I’ve noticed train station employees, bus drivers, taxi drivers, immigration officers and crossing guards wearing them. Makes me think of Mickey Mouse!Read more