An A To Z Of Things I'll Miss

A Advanced Technology - Toilets with sprays, robots that serve beer, and other crazy contraptions.
B Blog - This is entry 722: can you believe how far it has come?! Actually, I'll be posting about my adventures long after I've left; if you consider that I usually do something every Saturday and Sunday and typically write up one of them, I have A LOT left to publish (including sumo and blowfish).
C Cambodia - I know it's a bit suspect on this list but nowhere else outside of Japan has had such a profound effect on me in such a short time. A truly remarkable country and one I would be proud and privileged to revisit.
D Daibutsu - the Kamakura Buddha (in Hase) alongside Enoshima was my favourite getaway outside of the city. From it, I have the wisdom of a few hundred Buddhists, and a few hundred photos to match.
E English Signs - Spelling mistakes have been a source of joy in my Images of the Week entries.
F Fuji - It's always a pleasure to spot it on a clear day. Climbing it was overall the best single experience and achievement, and the blog entry I'm most proud of.
G Godzilla, Ghosts and Other Monsters - Japanese folklore is insane.
H Hachiko Crossroads and Shibuya - The heart of Tokyo never ceases to be exciting; it's one of a kind, always buzzing with excitement and pushing the borders of youth fashion.
I Izakaya - a social hangout serving an assortment of cheap food and drink, sometimes with karaoke included. I'm still convinced it'll catch on in England soon.
J Japan, of course.
K Keiko - マイ マンキー
L Language - Two beautiful scripts (hiragana/katakana) and mind-numbingly hard to master Kanji, with a lyrical pronunciation (except in drunk businessman karaoke).
M Matsuri - Festivals especially in the summer, with baked potato, snacks, girls dressed in kimono (yukata), lanterns, temples and fireworks.
N Newsagents/Convenience Stores - absolutely everywhere (over 10 within a 5 minute walk from my apartment) open 24/7 and cater to your every need, from picking up microwaved lunchboxes or midnight ice-creams to paying the electricity bill or posting a letter. 7/11, Family Mart, AMPM, Lawson et al, thank you for making life a breeze.
O Odaiba - the greatest place in Tokyo.
P Penis Festival - part of the greatest day ever (including the cherry blossom in a cemetery and a man falling in the river).
Q UniQlo - the Japanese equivalent of H&M.
R Respect - I'm not denying the problems that are boiling to the surface but generally a well-mannered, crime-free and orderly country.
S Sushi - I can't get enough of that wonderful stuff; maybe I should get an evening job in a sushi shop in London somewhere (not that it will be the same but I may be able to use Japanese).
T Trains - Come on, did you think it could be anything else. Call me a geek but the trains here are the bees knees.
U Umbrellas - Come rain or shine, never leave home without one. From 99 yen see-through ones misplaced on a daily basis to ornate parasols, the must have accessory.
V 'V' Sign For Photos - Japanese are so cute posing for pictures.
W Weird Food - I think I've tried everything I've been offered, from whale to sea urchin to grasshopper to natto. Except fried tarantula, which doesn't count (ignore C for a moment).
X eXploring - I've still not exhausted all the trips in and around Tokyo.
Y Yugawara Foot Spa - The most romantic place I've ever been. One of those precious moments which retain every smell, sight and sound. I remember it so vividly.
Z Zzzz - Japanese people sleeping on trains. It never gets old.