Just off the plane, waiting for the Tokyo Monorail (Photo by Jimmie P. Rodgers)

Greetings from the future!  We arrived safely in Japan, and even had a little bit of adventure in an otherwise routine 14 hours in flight.  Sadly, we didn’t manage to snag many good pictures.

While the schedule we planned was rather tight, we were not anticipating that we’d end p on the very last Tokyo Monorail train to Hamamatsuchō Station.  Fortunately, the last train always runs express, giving us just enough time to catch the last Yamanote Line train up to Ikebukuro where we’re staying.  It was so close, we ended up having to force the doors open at Hamamatsuchō for 15 seconds to let Jimmie run down the escalator with two suitcases stuffed full of kits and other goodies.

Nothing really other than travel today!  We made it to the Sakura Hotel, checked in, checked e-mail, and checked out of consciousness for the evening.  We’re looking forward to seeing our friends at the Tokyo Hackerspace tomorrow!

We’re here in Tokyo until the 14th, when we activate our JR Rail Passes and head off to Osaka until the 20th.  While in Osaka, we’re going to head off on day trips to Kyoto, Hiroshima and Nara.  If you have any suggestions, comments, or just want a postcard, write us at hoap9@hackersonaplane.info!

HoaP 10 to the 28c3 and Berlinsides is on sale, by the way.  (Those of you who asked for some advance notice, better get in on that before Monday, when the publicity blitz goes out.)