Hooray! I’m in Japan. I think that everyone in our group is ecstatic to finally be here. After the 10 ½ hour flight, it was almost another hour and a half before we left the airport, then a two hour drive to the hotel. We begin with sightseeing and a tour of the Parliament, and then we move into the educational sessions. It's a 13 hour time difference, so while I slept until 1:30pm US time, it was only 2:30am local time. I’ve included a photo of my agenda for the next two days; though it might be too small to make out details.
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Looks like you'll be really busy. I look forward to hearing about the parliament visit. That sounds like a special experience. Dad left you some places to visit under your first itinerary. I would add the temple at Nikko, a train trip but worth it if you have time. He was talking about my trip when he said people take you to where you need to be. They were really helpful to me when I got lost coming out of the subway. Also when the signs turned to Japanese right outside of Tokyo :(
Thanks for the suggestions. I'm almost certain that I'm going to spend my one free day wandering Tokyo. I don't really want to spend my limited time in transit, there's a lot to explore in the city, and it looks like there are some fun pedestrian areas.
I am so happy you made it safely! Can't wait to hear all about it!
You're hearing all about it already, it seems. Hope school is well! We watched darling little ones in yellow hats (for safety) on a tour of Parliament today.
You know, it just occurred to me that getting around in Japan would be tough! At least in Germany I could sound out the words (Even though I'm sure I butchered things like Gutenheimenschplatzen), but how does a non-Japanese-speaker tell the difference between subway exits? Have fun exploring but don't get lost! Oh, and if you get a chance apparently spas in Japan have these weird little fish baths... you put your feet in and the fish eat all the dirt off your feet. I think you should definitely try that ;)
No fish bath; I just don't think I could sit there and let the fish nibble on my toes. I've heard about that as well. 5am though and I'll be on my way to the world's largest fish market to watch the gigantic tuna auction.
I thought all signs were in Japanese and English, they are in Tokyo. Was I shocked as I traveled out of town to find nothing but Japanese which can't be sounded, by me at least. Fortunately I always found someone who spoke a little English to ask. Europe is much easier to navigate, Dominique.
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