Have you ever wondered what it’s like to fly into a megalopolis ? Well, how about Tokyo ? This city never sleeps -or so they say. But really I must admit that after the ten hour flight and the organization undertook at the airport and bus trip IN-to Shinjuku I was knackered. But in THE best way possible.
A few announcements on the bus ride in, a flood of pinky-pink shirts, no, that’s not really a colour but it’s certainly the colour of the T-shirts worn by our guides at the airport and hotel, and then we were dropped off. Sent to our rooms in the hotel !
And what is the first thing that you want to do when you arrive in such a splendid and marvellous city ? Well, it’s not sleep, I can tell you that. I think on the airplane I managed a few hours but we up and awake were up for hours on the flight.
With the time change, having arrived in Japan just after three p.m. local time I went out and hit the city.
Called up a good friend, plans pre-arranged, and we hit foot-to-pavement. Beautiful city, hot, humid, looming towers, people flocking -yes, even at night- left and right in and out of convenience stores and about restaurants.
Let me keep it short: enjoyed a great deep and black coffee which was MUCH needed. And then we stumbled around the hearty-sized Shinjuku station. Poking up and down lanes looking for the right place to grab a quick bite. The options ? Well, I would tell all about it if you paid me a hundred dollars and had a whole hour but fresh, fresh, food.
Ended up eating at a fish-style izakaya. Pictures attached.
And now if you’ll excuse me, I have a suit to don, hair to arrange Patrick Bateman-style, and seminars to indulge in all day. And hey, if you’re wondering, I’m in Japan. Having a great time, and I’m not going anywhere. Oh, yeah, I’m stuck here for a while.
Updates to follow.
Good luck to you, good evening, and good night.
CIAO !
(Oh, yeah. . and the picture: fresh squid teppan-yaki (seared-like) with squid liver, miso and all the fixin’s. Now it’s swimming in my belly and it’s oh, so good)
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I've never seen such a guy who bravely tried fresh squid and even with squid liver!(ugh!I've never tried..)on his first day in Japan. That's very true people in Japan love to flock into a convenience store even when they have nothing to buy. I want you to try Black thunder(ブラックサンダー)chocolate which is sold as a small piece for 20yen in a convenience store. I know there are so many outrageous things in コンビニ, but please try it when you think need it. It's so delicious. I'm happy your Japanese life started off great, so keep it up, then let us know the interesting findings you see through your unique eyes. I will keep coming here whenever you hope.Asuka
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I loved the short and sweet version of this blog!I am so envious!!! You make travel sound so amazing that I want to be right there experiencing it with you. I think the reason why is because you are so full of excitement, and enthusiastic that you make others want to be right there next to you.I know what I am saying, as I speak from experience!
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