Safe Arrival in Toyko

DAY 2-3 ~ 11,400 Miles
Travel Day LA-Tokyo

I managed to learn three valuable lessons re Japanese norms even before landing. First, if one must speak in public places, one must use hushed tones as to not disturb those within earshot. Second, no cellphone calls in public. And third, it is rude to leave any food on your plate. The first two lessons I learned prior to takeoff and the third lesson I learned after a wonderful meal when 3 separate flight attendants asked me if the food did not meet my tastes. I’m certain there are many more lessons to learn in the coming days.

Apparently Covid did not result in a worker shortages in Tokyo because as we walked the ~ 1.2 miles from our arrival gate at Haneda to Covid Procedural Check, Immigration, and Customs we were directed by no less than 100 staff holding arrow signage and checking for the “Blue” screen on the MySOS app…thankfully we kept our talking to hushed tones.

Our anticipated 90-120 minute drive to our hotel was only about 20 minutes along pothole free roads! Check in at Hotel Vista Tokyo Tsukiji was quick and easy.

Stay tuned for the room review as we adjust to our tiny rooms.Weiterlesen