This is it! I’m leaving for Japan in less than 8 hours!
Since it’s about a 14 hour flight, this means I’ll be there (U.S. time) about 5:30 AM tomorrow. With the 13 hour time difference (Japan is ahead), it will be about 6:00 PM Japan Standard Time when I get there. Oh boy!
I look forward to the new experiences. It will be a little tricky sometimes, but I’m confident I’ll figure it out. Money is one of those things.
For example:
- 1,000 yen is = $12
- 5,000 yen = $62
- 10,000 yen = $124
Good thing I’ll have the internet! I’m renting a pocket wifi so I’m good to go! Speaking of going….gotta run now! Sayonara!
~~ Maggie
Maggie's Corner 
Having taken a long (nine to 10 hour) transatlantic flight (round trip, of course), I certainly don’t envy you the even longer transpacific one you are about to experience. Luckily your homeward trip will be a bit faster because your plane will be going with the Jet Stream rather than against it.
Enjoy your Japan experience!