Tokyo to yokohama

Ok back now
Rode through Tokyo to Yokohama. JUST as i got to Yokohama. I received a phone call telling me to be back ASAP.
My plans suddenly changed. So as it had started to rain and I had stopped in a bus shelter to put on my wet weather gear. I decided to look into a bus.
After chatting to a "station staff "looking person , who said " there was a bus for 5000 yen but they wouldn't take a bicycle but big bags under 20 kg , i.e if they can lift it, no problem.
So, as I carry a bike bag which doubles as a tent floor. In the bag it went and a few hours later the bus arrived. A few tense minutes later and monies were paid and in the bus I went.
Arriving in nagoya at "oh dark thirty " . I assembled the bike and threw in some kilometers.
The next morning found me a few kilometers from Wakayama and surprisingly not tired.
Caught the ferry over to tokushima. 3000 yen incl bike. then turned left and headed out of town.
Tokushima is just a big town. The driving is terrible, it tends to be down this way!
Put in some more kilometers until about 5pm, a bit late as I usually look for a camp site, but one showed up. not the greatest but usable.
One of the biggest things about cycling in japan is finding a place to sleep. The thing is about Japan, if it doesn't fit into the expected norm. You ain't doing it. This doesn't mean you cannot do it , just that its difficult to do.
Free camping is one of them things.

Rice field outside Tokushima

Which was ok for me head ...btw you cant see me

Its strange when looking for somewhere to sleep. You will be in a big city or on a busy road and it looks like there is nothing , but a hidden corner will show up.

While I'm on the subject; I should explain the routine for those who haven't cycle toured ;
wake up, get fire stared , get hot water under way. Start rolling up stuff and packing away.  drink coffee and relax.
In a pot of hot water have a sponge bath and wash hair. ( sunlight soap!). change clothes ( wool is the best there IS no substitute ! ).  take down tent , pack bike and any repairs for the day that need to be done . Then away for the day.
If I wake up between dawn and 7am ill be on the road around 9am.

The ride around the island had truly begun.....