Nezu, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

I've moved in. As promised, photos follow.
Also, fortunately one of my neighbors has an open wireless network, so it looks like I'll be getting some free access for a little while -- although I'll be setting up my own connection soon for reliability, an internet phone, and Madden!


Here's a view of the apartment from sitting on my "bed" (a futon, which is simply a pad on the floor, with bedding & a pillow).



Here's a view of the apartment from the entryway/kitchen. (unseen on the left is my bathroom)




Here's a view from the main room looking into my kitchen. The fridge/freezer is courtesy of Eiji, who no longer had need of this one. Plus the Kanekos equipped me with some instant coffee & cereal, which will be very nice to have before setting off on my first day of work tomorrow!



In the spirit of blogs past, it is contest time! Whoever can identify this kitchen appliance (which I purchased today at Japan's equivalent to Wal-Mart) will be given a free onigiri or nikuman of their choosing upon arrival in Japan! So, guess away!