Quick Trip to Tokyo

I took the overnight bus for the first time to Tokyo the other day. The seats were so narrow and hard, I have no idea why they even offer such an uncomfortable trip that takes some 11 hours. BUT, taking the bullet train to Tokyo costs about 15000 Yen (about $130) one-way, and taking the overnight bus costs about 5000 Yen (about $40), so I took the cheaper fare...now I know why it's so cheap. They actually have comfortable overnight buses too, but since I took the cheapest class, it was pretty bad. At least the people riding were decent and I didn't have to feel scared. Sometimes when I took the Greyhound in the States, it was scary.

Tokyo, boy oh boy, that place is just so crazy! Skyscrapers in every direction, an alley that leads to who knows where in every direction, trains of every kind in every direction...pure confusion for me. It's a miracle that I even managed to reach my destination. I went to a meeting for a Creative Arts Therapies planning committee. Exciting!

I have to go up to Tokyo again next week for a different conference. I better make my reservations now for another bus trip.