The Strings by InterContinental Tokyo Minato

... They taught me how to properly toast to some higher ranking than you (you must tap your glass near the bottom, not at the same height). And I also learned how to politely present your business card. Cool stuff. Some of them came out for a few drinks at the British Pub that they have on campus. And after a long train ride home, I'm back in my hotel room ready for a good, long sleep tonight. We have to get up early for a tour at Nissan. Should be pretty cool. Until tomorrow...

Well I finally arrived after a 12 hour flight and the jetlag is getting the better of me this evening. Today I visited Shibuya (probably the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world). There is a statue there of a dog called hachicko. The story goes that this dog used to wait outside the station every day until his owner came back from work. When ...

... to Starbucks in my own town, getting drunk with my friends, visiting my family..Seeing nan wizz off on her scooter..having my Dad's home-made honey, ginger and lemon drink when I feel sick..and putting my head on my own pillow in my own bed! To everybody who text, rang and emailed me while I was away..THANK YOU! I have missed you all soo much...can't wait to see you all and catch up...and I hope you all enjoyed reading my travelpod..I loved writing it.... LOTS AND ...

... little enclosed booth. In this booth was a two seater couch and a computer connected to the internet. There was also a PS2 and a TV and 2 lights and some complimentary moist towelletes. It then dawned on mum and I what probably went down in these very private booths. Ew. EWEWEWEWEW. So we tried our hardest to touch as little as possible and I looked up the information for Disneyland; we found that in the first 5 minutes and then I used ...

... we did have to let one train pass as it was full to the brim with people because it was commute hour..... I thought the next train would be just as packed but luckily it came soon after and had plenty of space, we power lifted our bags on and proceeded........ now the fun part. We get to the station and exit and now we're trying to find the Ryokan (traditional Japanese Inn) in the rain without an umbrella. It took a good half hour in the rain but after not seeing ...

... One thing worth to mention is that the cars of Narita were cutely small. I want one! We get to a noodle shop (on the historical street) again when time is close to 8. Many western travelers were there. Unfortunately, the noodle was not authentic Japanese. We were quite disappointed. See my photo album!

... believe that smoke has certain powers to aid health and intelligence, so I was into the smoke pit for a healthy dose of smarts. Next I cleansed myself before entering the temple. This is done at a fountain using water scoops - first the hands, then the mouth. Inside the temple I was handed a luckier coin to throw and make a wish (apparently a coin with a hole in it gives you a better chance of your wish coming true). Next we caught the Yurikamone (Seagull) Line train to Odaiba - it ...

... some noodles and chicken dishes we would both eat.<br><br>After lunch we caught the underground train and then walked to the Tokyo Tower. Went to the top of the tower and took in the views of Tokyo and the surrounding countryside.<br><br>We then headed back to the hotel for a rest and then went out for dinner before turning in for the night as we had a full day trip to Mt.Fuji the next morning.<br>

... into their blazers. Older men escorting young girls out on the town. All of them look through me. ----------------------------------- It seems so quiet here. All the taxis have mufflers. People don't seem to talk. You just go. Don't disturb the flow. Even the cacophonous neon streets on Shinjuku have a peace about them. I cant explain how it is easy to be here. I can disappear. I like it.

... felt like it tonight! I was in shock a little bit, actually, I think!! This is just so incongruous with the experiences I had over the two years when I actually lived in Japan. People who say they can't help you, and tell you basically to bugger off and sort it out elsewhere. There's something about being in a big city that's very alienating. Especially when things like this happen. But the world doesn't owe me a living. And it's good to learn a ...