Dec 26: Re-orienting in Tokyo A xmas flight to Narita arrived 2hrs(?!) early. Smoothly got thrrough the customs, rented a cell phone, and got on Narita Express. Destination: Shinjuku. It's about 1.5hr ride. It was just getting dark outside when the train left at 4:15p. As I was familiarizing myself w the phone, the vending cart came around. Ahhh yes, I'm in Japan. The cart has snacks and drinks for sale. Convenience and service, I can definitely expect for the next few weeks At Shinjuku station, I was to meet Toshi at the west entrance, in front of Yodobashi camera. Shinjuku station is one mammoth station with like entire Tokyo population passing by. I got to the west entrance, saw no sign of Yodobashi, weaving through ppl w my luggage, I called it quits! Picking up
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