I'm totally jetlagged and my son will not sleep, but I want to blog a bit more about my trip while it's still on my mind. So I've thrown together a few lists and observations for ya'

What I did in Tokyo

Watched it rain

Discovered the bunless Mos Burger

Discovered many good uses of Sesame Oil

Became addicted to Green Tea and Green Tea Ice Cream

Ate a few avoids, but survived

Felt an Earthquake

Escaped a Typhoon

Enjoyed the hospitality of fellow BTD-er Sarah

Discovered Wolfberries, thanks to Sarah, and that they make a nice tea

Learned how to write soymilk in kanji

Often had no idea what I was eating, but successfully avoided gluten and soy sauce

What I liked best...

The helpfulness of everyone I met

My son's dance at the zoo after holding a big white rat

Walking in rain or shine

Getting sore muscles from the walking

Biggest differences from America

Virtually no weight problems

Everyone walks on average of 4 miles a day, in fashionable/uncomfortable shoes to boot.

Portions are smaller, but I still ate more than I do at home

Wheat isn't in everything or every kitchen

They have cool rice cookers and water warmers for tea

Hi-tech toilets

TV shows there are silly, but my son loves them

They live in very small apartments

I hope to expound on it a bit more in the next few days as I get back into the swing of things.