Tokyo!!!

Our first day in Tokyo. Its mind boggling. Its so big you can't imagine where to begin. When we were on the airplane, the flight attendant kept asking us what city we were going to. Tokyo, I replied. This happened many times until Jason and I figured out that Tokyo is so big, really only the city center area is referred to as Tokyo and the rest of the areas (or cities) are referred to by their district names.

Anyway, there we were. Here's the view from our hotel.

Endless. Buildings as far as you can see!

What about below ground you ask? Its the same mess. Here's the train map. Jason and I stood in the station for a good 15 minutes to try and sort this one out! Not to mention that if the subway can't get you where you are going -- there are elevated trains and overland trains. It makes for the messiest map!

Here's the subway map alone!

Since Tokyo isn't the most historic or charming city -- I have included some humour for you. We have tried every Japanese snack and soda we can get our hands on. Jason is particular to Calpis, whereas I like Asahi. You may think of Asahi beer, but in Japan, there's Asahi everything!

And finally. That big city, that crazy map, Japanese characters everywhere -- well, we did what we know. The Crown and Rose Pub. Shiodome, Tokyo. For a pint of course. We knew we were in Japan though, because our pints cost us about $9.00 each. Well, the cost, and the fact that after our pints we headed out for sushi, sake and beer! Such a perfect afternoon!