First Weeks in Tokyo

I planned my arrival in Tokyo for Memorial Day Weekend to give me an extra day off to get over my jet lag. I also booked a 9am walking tour of the more popular attractions close to my neighborhood. This way I could get my bearings on the area before diving headlong into work. Some of the highlights included Shibuya Crossing, Tsujiki Fish Market, Hongan-ji Temple, and Senso-ji Temple.

June 22, 2025 1

First Impressions of Tokyo

I’m three weeks into my tour in Tokyo, over the jet lag, and am starting to settle into life here. The flight over was the longest I’ve ever been on: 14 hours direct from Dulles in Virginia. It wasn’t quite as bad as I expected, but the food service came three times (and with it the lights) making it hard to get any real sleep.

June 12, 2025 1