My dear fellow birders I am hoping to make a short trip to Japan mid-March and will be largely based in and around Tokyo. I am grateful for existing threads and information. Please let me pick your brains! Can I expect to see Cranes mid-March ? If yes are there any alternatives to seeing them other than travelling to Hokkaido? And can the sites in Hokkaido be reached without a car? If so can you give me details please. Many thanks.