Good luck to everyone trying to get compensation. I have been trying to get a refund for downgrade for nearly twelve months - every time I call I get "Just a couple of weeks more". Never flying Qantas again.

Did a cruise with Hurtigruten to Antarctica in 2023. The scientific and expedition staff were excellent. However, the food was so-so. We were told by one of the other passengers that Ponant had the better food.

For rules:https://tokyocheapo.com/travel/transport/new-shinkansen-luggage-rules/

There are some new rules about big bags on Shinkansen - make sure you do your homework before you travel

Flights are really cheap, but if this is a 737-800, then there has been lots of negative feedback on the web.