I'll try to say more later (I'm leeching wireless from parts unknown), but I'll have to brief because I want to get some rest (and I need a three-prong adapter so my laptop doesn't die).

I went to Tokyo Disney yesterday, my first Disney park! Very strange, but at least I can say I've been on a rollercoaster. I didn't refuse to go on any rides, and I'm pretty proud of that, but I'm still not sure why I would ever agree to go on anything called "The Tower of Terror." I've just never been a huge fan of terror. Still in one piece, though!

I hate mascots. I think they can tell, even in Japan. Pluto came around and gave our group high-fives, but I was last and he totally did a loser fake-out five to me, I think because he knew I was giving him the stink eye.

I went to Kamakura yesterday, which is full of tons of historical things (it was kind of a second capitol for a while). Mainly I went to see the giant Buddha, because... I just like giant Buddhas. Nara got me hooked, I guess.

Today I took the Shinkansen to Kyoto. The unfortunate part is that it has been pouring rain all day, enough to give me blue spots on my legs and blue shoelaces from my jeans. I'm hoping it will be clear tomorrow, but I'm not expecting much.

posted by No_Fluff_Reviewer @ 4:18 AM

For anyone who was not yet aware, I am back in Japan for three weeks. Right now I'm in Tokyo. Today I went to Asakusa Shrine, Ueno Park / Shitamachi Museum, Imperial Palace Gardens (only long enough to take a few pictures), Yasukuni Shrine / Kitanomura(?) Park, Meiji Jingu / Harajuku, and Tokyo Tower. I also briefly wandered around Ginza, but that was really only because I was just hoping to find some batteries. Tomorrow I'll be going to DisneySea with Monique (who I flew to Japan with) and some Japanese friends.

I have pictures, but since I'm on a general PC I can't post them right now. Hopefully I'll be able to post some soon! Since I do have intermittent internet access, feel free to e-mail me.

posted by No_Fluff_Reviewer @ 3:01 AM