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
2. 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
3. Check prices for airfares
   • Can be done for about $1000
   • Tax return just came in, liquid cash is available
   • Jetstar again
4. Apply for leave
   • Not applicable
5. Thrash out a rough timeline of where to be on which days
6. Figure out where you'll be and book accommodation
7. How much is accommodation going to cost?
8. How about travel?
   • JR pass?

   • Car hire? http://rent.toyota.co.jp/en/index.html

9. How many yens will you need? Buy some yens

To do

1. Book airfares