<> = Destination = Aogashima sounds interesting: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aogashima The view is amazing: http://i.imgur.com/kPEvi6f.jpg = How and why = I'm between jobs and have some time free, about a week. = Feasibility = 1. Think of some stuff to do and/or an event to centre the trip around * Aogashima is an island south of Tokyo, it's a volcanic island 1. What dates? * Depart August 2nd or 3rd (after Martin's birthday party on the 1st) * Arrive back in time for Smash, which is the 9th and 10th * Need some time to prepare for Smash cosplay beforehand 1. Check prices for airfares * Can be done for about $1000 * Tax return just came in, liquid cash is available * Jetstar again 1. Apply for leave * Not applicable 1. Thrash out a rough timeline of where to be on which days 1. Figure out where you'll be and book accommodation 1. How much is accommodation going to cost? 1. How about travel? * JR pass? * Car hire? http://rent.toyota.co.jp/en/index.html (./) 1. How many yens will you need? Buy some yens = To do = 1. Book airfares