So we have been in Tokyo now for a couple days. So far it has not been what I expected: It is a big huge city, much like New York or London - which I expected. But I guess I also expected more neon, more futuristic buildings, more futuristic things.
Compared to Osaka, Tokyo has alot more foreigners. In Osaka it was common for Kim and I to be the only gaijin around. In Tokyo there is an established foreigner community, so for example, it did not seem that weird that we went to an Irish pub tended by a real Irish man last night.
The Tokyo metro system is disorganized - there are 3 separate overlapping systems the JR lines, the tokyo metro lines and another other (toijin?) lines which all use different tickets. Its not a big deal, we are getting better at it - I guess the reason I bring it up is that it is something that makes getting around more difficult than it needs to be. For example, we had to buy 3 separate tickets this morning to get to the Indian embassy, where Kim has submitted her passport for a Visa.
Regarding Kim's visa, it should be ready by next friday when we are back in Tokyo.
BTW, Kim is also keeping a blog, featuring pictures at www.kimberlywarnes.com which has stories from her perspective. Also, if you want more pictures than her blog then you can also check out Kims Treemo channel
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