Men Who Like to Travel - David Latt

In pursuit of a week-long adventure in  Japan’s heartland   Shoryudo Region ,  I sped west from Tokyo on the  Tōkaidō  Shinkansen . The train’s path followed the  Old Tōkaidō Road  (the 'eastern sea' road), used for centuries to travel between the governmental capital in Edo (modern Tokyo) and the Imperial capital in Kyoto. I was on my way to  Aichi Prefecture  which hugs the Pacific coast and offers a rich experience with culture, history, nature and culinary deliciousness. I settled into my seat on the train, happy to be in Japan where public transportation makes it easy to explore all parts of the island nation. For intercity visits under three hours, I'll always take  the 200+ mph Shinkansen.  Called the "bullet train" for good reason. Stand near railroad tracks as a Shinkansen passe s and it feels like a jet on wheels is streaking by. Inside, when I'm  sitting in a comfortable seat, reading a book or snacking on a bento box, I forget how fast