My head's spinning

After yesterday's whirlwind tour of Tokyo, guided by Ms. Kanekiyo (who has been incredibly friendly and helpful -- and patient). My jet lag wasn't much in evidence, other than a bit of dragginess in late afternoon at the museum.

When I arrived last night, my ordered cellphone was waiting -- this has already been useful in coordinating meeting times/places. Yukiko called me Sunday morning and then met me downstairs at 8am in the hotel lobby. Considering that she had an hour train ride and walk from her home, and had to have arrived home around 1am the previous evening, I was impressed with her hospitality and dedication for a visiting acquaintance.

( Details and photos of a festival, Senso-ji, and a whirlwind tour of Tokyo )

Back online, sort of...

Finally got my laptop this evening, forwarded from SFO airport lounge (I had left it on a desk, in my hurry to make the flight... I was just too spacey then). I'm using a wireless modem card while sitting Monday evening on the shinkansen (bullet train) somewhere between Tokyo and Kyoto. More updates as I can catch up...

Ninjas

Here's an account of the beginning of this trip...
( Friday-Saturday )