#8 - Visit and Explore Mainland Japan

I did. And it was a blast. Being in Okinawa helps me to appreciate seeing actual Japanese things. I hit various areas of Shimane, including an onsen, a 300-year-old tree, a few temples, plus all the major sights of Kyoto and Hiroshima. I didn't get my fill, though, and am currently planning a solo trip to Tokyo in June!