c199b88e_Hitchhiking_in_Japan_Log__Highlights_of_trip
[Date] 04/26/06 [Destination] Shiojiri City, Nagano Prefecture [Distance] 484KM [# Vehicles] 12 [Highlights of trip] 
A truck stopped and the lady passenger got out and asked me if I had a gun! I told her I am a Christian and do not carry firearms. (It's illegal in Japan to carry weapons.) She and her boyfriend, Mr. Fukuda took me as far as Echigokawaguchi, the area hit by the Oct 2005 Niigata earthquake. Mr. Fukuda plays a musical instriment and has often played in churches. They would like to see me again. On the return trip a young man in a two seater sports car took me home. It's pretty rare to get picked up in a two seater! If I remember correctly, my average is about 1 out of a 1000 vehicles.
Hitchhiking in Japan Log
Highlights of trip