Tokyo - first impressions

Quick and dirty recap after the first day:
- the trains on Friday night are full of super drunk Japanese, most of them in suits (Tom: I reckon after work drinking is popular in Tokyo... But not everybody was wasted!)
- it's been ages that I've seen so much plastic. It's EVERYWHERE
- recycling is a must and well spread
- ordering food can be surprising even if there is an English menu
- vegans with a soy allergy: good luck finding food...
- there is few signs of public affection but young couples still cuddle
- public transport is quite well organized, cheap and fairly easy to understand
- I forgot how disgusting it is when people smoke inside of bars. On the other hand, there is smoking areas in public spaces. It's not just allowed anywhere outside
- people like riding their bicycles
- today seemed to be a popular day for weddings
- Tokyo has its crazy corners (Harajuku for example) but just the next road can offer some peace and quiet
- many people speak at least a few words German and will try it on you
- a few words of Japanese aren't enough to have conversations, but they might trick your conversation partner into thinking you can communicate
- most Japanese are super friendly, helpful and get excited about foreigners that desperately try to recall their few words of Japanese. It will earn you a lot of smiles
- Shiba Inus (famous Japanese dog) are much smaller than I thought
- Japanese sit down to eat and drink, even if it means blocking the way
- Sourdough bakeries are super popular here as well
- even sandwiches come in the form of sushi
- there is good coffee
- green tea leave liquor and soda might be my new favorite drink
- Japanese tapas (such as minced tuna with avocado on garlic bread) is a thing
- you can drink tap water in Japan
- there is wifi everywhere
- most places don't offer you to pay by credit card. Make sure you've got cash
- be aware of sensory overload. Little doses of city paired with staying in a quiet park corner are advisable
- Koenji is a neighbourhood worth to explore and I can't wait to see more of itRead more