Oh my god. So it’s Saturday night in Japan. On the walk from the station to the hotel, we passed through a couple of blocks chock full of host clubs and whatever the girl-staffed version of those are.

Thank goodness I watched that special on host clubs – I was able to recognize the hosts standing outside their clubs immediately. It’s no Ouran High School Host Club, that’s all I’ll say lol.

We’re footsore and smelly beyond reason, but I’m going to grab a bath and brush my teeth, and then it’s off to find some food.

And then, finally, bed. Tomorrow afternoon we’re carrying a mikoshi in a festival. That should be…really interesting lol. A great way to start our adventure!

And now, I shall have the singular experience of using a Japanese toilet for the first time.

See you tomorrow!