In the evening, Masuo hosted a party at his apartment. The guests were mostly university friends, International Relations grad students I think. They were kind enough to attempt conversation with me, and I was lucky a couple of them spoke very good English. I tried to tell them a little about New Zealand, and they enjoyed the New Zealand wine I'd brought with me. I learned that when drinking in Japan, you should keep an eye on your friends' glasses and make sure they are always topped up. Likewise, it's rude to pour your own drink, even if you've just poured your friend one. But it was nice to see that certain customs are universal - students everywhere drink a LOT. The Tokyo Metro finishes just after midnight, even on Saturdays. So if you go out
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