Flying to Japan by way of San Francisco 6-8-08
Today was a long day. My flight was long, but uneventful which was good! I arrived at the sheraton Hotel at about 1:45. I had to eat a really quick lunch, and then had to change for the reception at the Japanese consulates house. THAT WAS FANCY! I listened to a few welcome speeches, and ate SUSHI, SASHIMI, and many other Japanese delacacies! YUM! After such a long dayof flying, I was really tired. It was early to bed for me.
FLYING TO JAPAN!!! IT”S HERE!!!! 6-09-08
Today is the day!!! The flight was delayed an hour or so, and then we were on the plane for an hour and half before we took off. It was a long flight, but I was fortunate enough to sleep for a good part of it! The flight was 10 hours long. I have to say, with all the flying I do, this flight DIDN”T EVEN FEEL THAT LONG! We arrived in Japan at the Narita Tokyo airport.Time is 13 hours ahead from NY. We arrived at 4PM on 6-10-08, which was 5:30 AM in NY. Things still felt surreal until we stepped outside the airport where we were greeted by Konichiwa, an many other Japanese phrases. It was amazingly exciting!!! We were brought to our hotel which was extremely fancy and fabulous! It is called the Grand Prince Hotel on Akasaka. There is a detched palace outside, and the hotel is surrounded by a moat. We met up with Fullbright Alumni who took us out to dinner. Wewent to a traditional Japanese restaurant in which you sit on the tatami mats on the floor. You needed to take your shoes off too. We had sushi, sashimi, noodles, sake, and tea. It was SO delicious. We walked around for a short time, and then went to bed.
Sightseeing tour of Tokyo 6-11-08
Our day started off with a great breakfast comprised of some american things, as well as smoked salmon pieces, miso soup, special fried eggs, and different fruits. We then boarded a bus, and went ito central Tokyo. We were extremely lucky, being hosted by the Japanese governemnt allowed us to tour The National Diet of Japan, which houses the Japnaese House of Representatives. It was VERY cool! Then we saw the Imperial Palace and many other buildings of Japanese importance. We then ewnt to Asakusa to eat a traditional tempura lunch and to visit the old traditional part of town. We went shopping there and visitied a Buddist shrine. Talk about beauty! I bought myself a kimono and some green tea ice cream. YUM! After a fancy recption dinner, a bunch of us went out to Roppongi for a night on the town! We went dancing! It was SOOOOOOOOOOO fun!!!
I don’t have much time now, but I will post pictures later!!!
Today was a long day. My flight was long, but uneventful which was good! I arrived at the sheraton Hotel at about 1:45. I had to eat a really quick lunch, and then had to change for the reception at the Japanese consulates house. THAT WAS FANCY! I listened to a few welcome speeches, and ate SUSHI, SASHIMI, and many other Japanese delacacies! YUM! After such a long dayof flying, I was really tired. It was early to bed for me.
FLYING TO JAPAN!!! IT”S HERE!!!! 6-09-08
Today is the day!!! The flight was delayed an hour or so, and then we were on the plane for an hour and half before we took off. It was a long flight, but I was fortunate enough to sleep for a good part of it! The flight was 10 hours long. I have to say, with all the flying I do, this flight DIDN”T EVEN FEEL THAT LONG! We arrived in Japan at the Narita Tokyo airport.Time is 13 hours ahead from NY. We arrived at 4PM on 6-10-08, which was 5:30 AM in NY. Things still felt surreal until we stepped outside the airport where we were greeted by Konichiwa, an many other Japanese phrases. It was amazingly exciting!!! We were brought to our hotel which was extremely fancy and fabulous! It is called the Grand Prince Hotel on Akasaka. There is a detched palace outside, and the hotel is surrounded by a moat. We met up with Fullbright Alumni who took us out to dinner. Wewent to a traditional Japanese restaurant in which you sit on the tatami mats on the floor. You needed to take your shoes off too. We had sushi, sashimi, noodles, sake, and tea. It was SO delicious. We walked around for a short time, and then went to bed.
Sightseeing tour of Tokyo 6-11-08
Our day started off with a great breakfast comprised of some american things, as well as smoked salmon pieces, miso soup, special fried eggs, and different fruits. We then boarded a bus, and went ito central Tokyo. We were extremely lucky, being hosted by the Japanese governemnt allowed us to tour The National Diet of Japan, which houses the Japnaese House of Representatives. It was VERY cool! Then we saw the Imperial Palace and many other buildings of Japanese importance. We then ewnt to Asakusa to eat a traditional tempura lunch and to visit the old traditional part of town. We went shopping there and visitied a Buddist shrine. Talk about beauty! I bought myself a kimono and some green tea ice cream. YUM! After a fancy recption dinner, a bunch of us went out to Roppongi for a night on the town! We went dancing! It was SOOOOOOOOOOO fun!!!
I don’t have much time now, but I will post pictures later!!!
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We are so happy that you are having such a good time!!!Keep in touch!! Can you do regular email? Love, MOm
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