They say this will build character...

... well, it's official, I am living in a country where I am an alien who doesn't speak the native language. This past week has been a bit trying at times (from the commute with the expired pass to the hassle of exchanging American Express travelers' checks), but hopefully things will get a little better this coming week. I should be getting my Alien Registration Card, which means I can get a bank account and a cell phone. I can then rejoin the mass of humanity and function in my society. Don't really have any fun pictures from this week, other than...

Yup, I even manage to hurt myself over here. I burned my arm on a light while walking out of work on Saturday (don't worry Mom, I am keeping it clean, and it doesn't hurt that much).


Here you go Aaron, I went to Ueno today and checked out Corin Motors. It is actually a bunch of stores in the same area (kind of like a block of Corin). Their "motorcycle museum" closed four years ago, and they seem to sell mainly Harley stuff ("Outlaw gear") and helmets. They and the other stores around them had tons of helmets (probably 80% of the store). This area seemed to sell mainly parts, helmets, and a few used motorcycles and lots of new scooters (the passenger scooters that sound like street bikes). Haven't seen any of your mags yet though.