Ok... it seems like I'm in Japan now.

Let's start with the immigration: Well what happened at immigration is  I got told to wait at the interpreter line which was empty. I guess all international students will get pulled over there because there was another exchange student that got told to go there after a few minutes at least. After a while longer which didn't feel short at that time because I had no idea what was happening and I was... scared/nervous so you know how time usually feels longer when you are scared/nervous. At the immigration thing where you show your passport is the time to give the work permit application!

At this time you get a residence card. I'm still... not in Kyoto... actually in Tokyo. The residence card has this thingy behind it where it can be stamped.... I'm not sure what else to write about this...

Apparently you can bring NZ feijoas into Japan.

About Trains in Tokyo... I find the transfers annoying... but I think if you get used to it it's ok.
I experienced the peak hour trains are packed with people phenomenon while carrying massive bags!
It wasn't very comfortable. Also there were some delays which made me wait even longer. And I know almost no Japanese...

I did go to Goura in Hakone. There it snowed... but it didn't stick to the ground. The onsen was good... but I couldn't stay for too long because I'm weak vs heat and humidity... unfortunately. This is why I must wear armour with heat and humidity resistance.

I'm too lazy to write right now... And I think I'll stick to untitled posts!

Also so far, I think NZ is a nicer place to live... But I'm still biased and I'll see if my opinion has changed by the end of this.


edits:
-typo: "buy" -> "but"