It’s August 8, 2008 where I am. It’s just after midnight. Because this day will be much longer than 24 hours for me, it’s crazy 8s.
I completed my work in Tokyo earlier, then ventured to Tsukishima to cook my dinner on a teppan table. Tsukishima is about 20 minutes by subway from Shinjuku. We got a late start, not leaving until almost 9 PM. The dinner was excellent.
On the return trip, the subway was actually more crowded than when we left. It’s 11:30 PM, and it was absolutely packed. Some people were browsing their phones, others were falling over half-asleep. Clearly, if everyone would drink just one Jack Black Mocha Blend, the train would be a much more happening event. Strangely, even though these are sold right on the platform, people weren’t going for it. The vending machine was capable of using the same PASMO card to buy drinks as you use to open the gates to access the subway. You push the button of your selection, wave your card over the reader, and out pops your drink. I, like many others, didn’t try a Jack Black Mocha Blend, either; I need to get some sleep. I’m going to miss Tokyo.
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