Just a quick post before I collapse into bed to say we are here in Japan. The flight was uneventful and passport/customs etc went smoothly. Then we had our first experience of Tokyo by riding a monorail and then a train filled with locals to our hotel. Even at 11 o’clock at night, the streets are full of people and activity.

A few pics of first impressions, Japanese iconic sights, and our hotel.

Welcome to Tokyo

Vending machine

Monorail

Busy station even late at night

Owls are the mascot of Ikebukuro, where we are staying

Impressive plastic food.

On our way to the hotel

On our way to the hotel

Our hotel room/apartment

Bedroom

Typical Shower/bath arrangement

Japanese toilet system

Bye Sydney