Lost In Translation Update : My Last Night in Tokyo

The Club House is where it’s at. I went back for a last night of drinking in Tokyo and drank with a few of the locals that I have had the pleasure of meeting in my time here. I did go home reasonably early though, as I had to be ready to check out today.

Rising early at 7am I read the paper, packed my bag (which is super heavy now, why did I buy so many books!) and checked out. I think had to jump a train to Tokyo Station, then buy a ticket to the Shinkansen (Bullet Train). I didn’t have to stand around long, thankfully, as the weight on my back was killing my legs and feet.

The Shinkansen is cool. Its pretty much just a big, slightly more classy commutor train. Its very comfortable, and it has wireless internet (that I couldn’t use as you needed an account with them). I got the super express which makes a couple of stops (meaning it doesn’t get up to the full 300 kilometer per hour speeds), but should get up to around 150km/h. They bring food and stuff up and down the train. Its pretty good service.

I met some French guy in line who is working in Tokyo and he asked me for computer help as soon as he found out I worked in IT. Typical.

Ooh, we’re going pretty fast now. Its actually kind of ridiculous. I wonder how fast it is. Anyways, I am going to sit back and relax as the world whisks by.

Domo Arigato Gasimus to all those at the Club House for showing me a great time!

Kampai!