13 hours on a plane proved to be very uncomfortable and a test of patience. I assumed I would be able to sleep on the ride, but underestimated my own excitement and underlying nerves. But after 2.5 meals, 5 movies,and over 100 games of cards with Joe, we're here.
Last night we arrived in the early evening and got a van ride to Akasaka, Minato. We unpacked in our nice but Tokyo sized hotel room and quickly went to find some food. Professor Myer and Keiko took us to a ramen noodle restaurant and after enjoying our meal we set off to explore our surroundings.
The nightlife was not as busy as we had anticipated it might be but was still a unique experience. The lights, smells, and people make for an adventure every time we step outside. And today we plan to take more of the culture in after stopping to recharge our batteries. First we have a meeting with the Japanese External Trade Organization and then we travel to the Imperial Palace and Ginza district.
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