Thank you for visiting my blog. My name is Sky, and I`m an American expat living in Japan. In the summer of 2023, I discovered the 200 Fine Castles of Japan and its associated stamp rally. Perhaps it was my passion for history or my incessant urge to collect the complete set of something (the packed away Bionicles in my childhood home can attest to that), but I suddenly became compelled to visit all 200 of the recognized castles. Join me as I travel, meet new people, learn new things, and see more of this beautiful country.