Arrived in Tokyo!

We arrived safely in our apartment after 26 hours of non-stop travel! Phew! The flights (Atlanta to Los Angeles, and Los Angeles to Tokyo) passed with naps, reading, and two movies, multiple meals such as chicken salad for lunch, teriyaki chicken and white rice for dinner, ice cream sandwiches (3 for each for us just by asking the flight attendants for seconds!), and breakfast. Arriving in Tokyo and getting to our apartment with one train and two subway connections was challenging, but all the Japanese have been so friendly and helpful. The Japanese themselves get confused about the train/metro line; two of the women we asked for directions had to pull out their iphones to help us with directions.

We settled in our apartment at 9pm and quickly unpacked. We have a bed and futon (a thin mattress and sheet) on the floor, a shower with hot water and decent pressure, washer/dryer, and mini kitchen with a rice maker and hot water maker for instant coffee. We've learned that coffee is a luxury with maybe one cup in the morning and then tea for all the meals. We walked a block down the street to eat dinner at a busy and authentic Japanese-family run restaurant. The sashimi was so fresh and beautifully arranged. The family encouraged us to stop by again soon for their lunch specials. About to sack out... phew!