Wow, so the last day in Tokyo. It was nice staying here, although a bit stressful at times with the orientations and the sightseeing. Nevertheless, it was fun and I think that I can safely say that Tokyo has become one of my favorite cities in the World. You can do so much here, such that everyday is something new and exciting. I think it especially helped having Ambrose to hang out with.
So what eventful events happened in the first two days.
Well first of all, living in a 5-star Hotel for the past 3 days have been exciting and have offered me a once-in-a-lifetime chance. Although JET wanted me to stay in the hotel my entire 3 days, I was glad to have the chance to go out and enjoy Tokyo. I learned to ride the trains for the first time, which was very exciting. Although I had no transfers to other lines, riding to Shibuya proved to be pretty education. Especially just now, when I the train got so crowded that the girls around me felt like they were raping me. It was wierd because I was more bothered by my hand on their butt then they were. Guess stuff like that in Tokyo is pretty common.
My first time in Shibuya, I accidentally walked around a girls store for 15 minutes searching for a guys clothing store. When I finally got the hint, (through wierd looks from both girls and guys) I finally asked one of the employees where I could find the men's stores. He said something in Japanese, but I wasn't in any shape to understand it as I have been burnt out and Jet lagged (excuse the pun), for the past 3 days.
In fact, orientation was the past 2 days, today being the worst. Prefectural orientation with all the JETs from Hokkaido was hell because there was so much confusion about the luggage we were suppose to check in today, for tomorrows flight. My bag weighed 30kg but the weight limit was 15kg (which is like nothing, 34lbs). I had to empty most of my stuff into a box I bought and get the tokkyubin (shipping company) to ship my stuff down to my host prefecture. The bad side of this is that I'll get there before my stuff does.
I also hope that the cargo I sent to Hokkaido, right off the plane from Tokyo will have made it safely to Kamikawa. I'm most concerned about my sticks. Anything else should arrive a few days after I do.
Today, I chilled with Ambrose again, and we did some shopping in Shinjuku, which was a worthwhile experience. I learned about some of the stores, and although I never really bought anything, except a bag from Uniqlo (nothing else was interesting or worth it, I needed the bag for my laptop hand carry tomorrow on the flight to Sapporo), I got to see the nicest Burberry Black Label coat I have laid my eyes on. Unfortunately its approx. $500 CDN, and I don't have that much to spend. Perhaps, if I come back in December, I'll have a chance to buy something just as nice.
I had my first foreign cigarette today. It was a good experience as well, especially since I didn't have to buy a pack. I probably won't smoke that much, but it is tempting considering a pack in japan costs about 350 Yen, or $3 CDN. Its ridiculously cheap.
I got to use a spray toilet in Japan. Never again! It felt tooo wierd.
Vending machines are amazing here, they're everywhere and offer pretty cheap drinks (120 Yen, approx. $100 CDN for stuff you buy at T&T for $2 CDN). Haven't seen anything other than drink ones (no booze) and cigarettes.
Anyway, I'm tired and have to wake up at 7:00 or so tomorrow for my flight to Sapporo, Hokkaido. Hopefully I'll be able to chill in Haneda (or Narita, which ever we go to) and buy a nice brand name wallet there. If not I can atleast buy manga and study it on the plane. I will then meet my host supervisor after I arrive and then we head to Kamikawa. We'll probably have a Enkai at night. Should be pretty overwhelming, but I think I'm pretty used to it now. Anyway, shower time and sleep time. I'll give pictures on facebook with captions later. Also I'll blog what I can recollect of Tokyo later, after I upload my pictures.
Good Night, or Good Morning if you live in Edmonton!
Anyway, I'm tired and
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