Just got to Japan the other day. It's unreal. I'm half asleep as I type this, so I'll try to make it short(and comprehensive). My plain ride wasn't bad at all. Maybe it's because I can sleep on command?

Almost all of the cars here, have their side mirrors on the hood of the car instead of the normal spots.

The buses and taxis all have these cloth doilies on them.

Panasonic makes bicycles?!

I went to this crazy arcade and saw a prize-claw machine that was filled with containers of Ritz Crackers.

The Japanese/Sega version of Mickey Mouse.

In the arcade, I found this sign posted n the wall. It means don't run off with strangers I guess? Looks kind of creepy.

I'll post more photos soon. One of the two lectures I'm giving, is tomorrow. My translator and I are pretty much all set as far as prepping for the lecture.