Explorations & Observations from Tokyo



Michelle, I, & Jenny in Shinjuku

Observations from Tokyo

• Japan drives on the left side of the street! And, boy, do they drive fast!

• You can buy anything and everything out of a vending machine

• Walk with a purpose in Toyko. The people walk briskly and collisions are eminent. No one loiters or visits on the street or in the subway stations.
• No eye contact. Japanese walk with their eyes always focused on the floor. (Although I witnessed a few eyes stray from the floor to look at us, silly Americans looking like lost little puppies.)

•  You can smoke in any restaurant, but it is not allowed on the street...

• The Japanese are all about comfort when it comes to the bathroom. The first time using the toilet in my hotel room was an experience. I sat down on the toilet and quickly jumped back up with surprise. The toilet seat was heated! And a heated bum came as quite a surprise.  The bathroom is also equipped with a heated mirror that does not fog over while you are using the shower!
  
  

   
  

  
  

  Shibuya



Shibuya Square



•  SEA GRAPES!!!  These little seaweed creatures are so delicious! They pop in your mouth!



Sea Grapes!



Garden at the hotel

Not feeling too well today. Must've gotten a bug, but hopefully I'll be back in action tomorrow!