Day 1: Tokyo

Finally we are heading to this long awaited trip!! For the first time ever, we set foot in the brand new Kansas City airport terminal. I have to say I really like the artworks, the efficient security lines, the new restaurants and shops. It’s so much better than the old terminal!

Happy to say the flights to Tokyo were uneventful. Although I was surprised the airline food was getting better somehow, at least for United. The butter chicken and breakfast waffles were totally better than expected. Of course our expectations were very low.

Tokyo is very crowded! Haven’t been back to an Asian city for the past three years, I almost forgot what’s like to walk in a crowd.

Another thing I noticed was that despite the lack of garbage cans on the streets, the city is super clean. Also, Japanese people really obey the walking signs. Even on the small side streets with no cars around, they would still wait until the walking sign is on before crossing.

The neighborhood around our hotel is really lively! Full of little shops and restaurants. We went to a Japanese BBQ restaurant, ordered some finest Kobe beef to grill; and then got some fried chicken from a hole in the wall place on our way back.

We will be spending 5 days in Tokyo! It’s going to be amazing!Leggi altro