東京へ来た！

I arrived in Tokyo!












After a sleepless 11hrs15mins flight (and two kids competing in crying their lungs out) I arrived at a sunny and warm morning in Tokyo - hardly any hint of autumn around... Instead 25 degrees and sun. I figure I could get a tan in no time when sitting on my hotel balcony in Yotsuya (四谷).

While they where preparing my room, I went out for lunch. Chirashi-sushi for 860 Yen (approx 9.80 CHF), including soup and green tea. In lovely Zurich I'd paid a mere 28 CHF for that, for probably only a fraction of the quality. These small family owned little restaurants are just unbeatable...

Next task is to get my old Softbank pre-paid phone running. The number usually expires after the phone wasn't in use for more than 360 days (which shows how long it is since I've been here - too long ;-). I hope only the number expires and not the entire phone...well, if so, I just get the iPhone....

Ah, and then 大阪スタイルお好み焼き (Osaka-style Okonomiyaki) for dinner in Shinjuku. The place was called Rokumonya and seems to be run by a bunch of young people. Anyway, the Okonomiyaki was great. Having arrived from Switzerland just a few hours ago, I went for a cheese version. Very nice. (Reto - you'd like it :)

Links:
Tokyu Stay Hotel - Yotsuya: www.tokyustay.co.jp
Chirashi Sushi: http://i.pbase.com/u40/smshiew/upload/26106819.1010199_IMG.jpg
Soft Bank: http://mb.softbank.jp/mb/
Okonomiyaki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okonomiyaki
Shinjuku: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinjuku
Okomiyaki restaurant: www.rokumonya.com
Tokyo guide: www.enjoytokyo.jp