Day 1 in Japan - Japan Time means 10 minutes early

Touched down in Narita airport at 6 am, and flew through Japanese customs without a worry. Probably about 80 or so JETs on the same flight, and we all got through the airport within 30-40 minutes. Caught the bus into the Koei Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku and picked up and dropped off some bags. With a bunch of the Sydney JETs (Alistair, Matt, Les, Helen, Carly, Julie and a Darwin JET named Sasha) we went to get some breakfast, and then hit up the Shinkjuku depaatos for some cables and air-conditioned comfort. Eventually made our way back to the hotel to check in to our rooms, shower and grab some internet time. Afterwards I went wandering by myself – first up to the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly Building Tower to the observation deck on the 45th floor, then to the Shinjuku-Chuo Park, and then back through to Shinjuku Station and the Southern walkway for some shopping. Bought some postcards and managed to make a few small purchases and ask a few questions by myself. Will now try to catch a little bit of rest before heading out for dinner.