The transfer from Bangkok was long, but the arrival in Japan was a little bit confusing. The first thing that I noticed - nothing is in English writing. First road block.
Through some manner of communication I was able to get to my hostel that I was staying at, which was designed in traditional tea ceremony style so had the tatami mats and futon and seats low to the floor and everything.

Fukuoka is a great city and probably no better place for me to start. It wasn’t that exciting there wasn’t that much to do which didn’t matter because all I really did anyway was sleep and rest. I did go and see some shrines and temples and walked around at night.
I do plan to make my way through to Beppu and Aso and then to Nagasaki, I didn’t say long which I think was good for me. I am starting to get itchy feet travelling on my own again.