It's 21:12 (9:12 PM), Monday, 15 June, 2009.
Arrived yesterday evening. 13 hour flight was... ok. I think my seat was made of plywood. Chose not to watch the movies ("He's Just Not That Into You" and "Hotel for Dogs"). Watched "Juno" on my iPod--great movie. Managed to get from Airport to Hotel without causing international incident. Good Job.
Hotel is very nice. Room is tiny, but with good view of the sprawling Toyota City below. I think room may be a robot. Bathroom is nice. Toilet is a another robot. Small control panel on side of toilet controls heated seat, "bidet", "spray", and water pressure. There is a warning sticker on my mirror... It is written in Kanji, so I cannot read. I assume it says "Objects in mirror are closer than they appear."
Shower head is level with my nose. Also, I have two bottles of ambiguous hair care product: Hair Tonic and Hair Liquid. One is blue, one is green.
Hotel has beer vending machine. I will use this.
Had a "free" day today, spent mostly reviewing paperwork and talking online to new friend Amanda. Watched CNN International, decided all news anchors should have english accents. Had a sandwich for breakfast--I think it was 80% mayonaise. Delicious.
Went for a walk/food hunt around noon. Tall, white, hairy guy with sunglasses blends right in... Bought some pens (co-worker said Japan has neat pens). Ate something with noodles and what may be pork. Delicious. Stopped by convenience store--much creepy Japanese porn on display. Very convenient. Bought some "Black Black" chewing gum with "Hi-Technical Excellent Taste and Flavor." Tastes like a mint fist punching you in the face, followed by a soothing herbal flavor. "Hi-Technical," indeed. Robot status of chewing gum pending judgement.
Found a Japanese toy story--I will go there. Goodbye money.
Took an epic nap. It was nice.
Tomorrow is first day of bumper trials. The excitement will never end.
Weather says high of 26 deg C with 60% chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. 30% chance of Mothra attack.
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