Japan and Korea

I changed my schedule of countries a couple of days ago.

I'm now flying to Korea on 9/1 and staying in Korea until 10/1. Then I'm headed to Japan after that. (See updated schedule of countries on right column)

The reason why I flipped the 2 countries is because during September, the thanksgiving-like (choosuk) holiday passes by Korea and also my grandfather's memorial is also sometime around the 2nd week. I wanted to be in Korea with family during these 2 events.

I don't think I've ever been in Korea during the time of choosuk and therefore this will be a special day for me.

I will still be in Japan the same amount of time as before (20 days). This schedule change also will give me more time to determine if I should buy a JR railpass before I enter Japan. I have a feeling I will get one at some point.