New life in Japan

I received a Japanese Government Scholarship (MEXT) to become a Research Student at Tokyo Institute of Technology. I arrived to Japan on October 2, 2008. This is my second time to visit Tokyo. My first trip was in 2005, where I came here with my friend to see the Tokyo Motor show. One I place that I visited last time was Odaiba. I remembered the statue of liberty, Fuji TV bldg., Telecom Center, etc. Now I get to live there! My dormitory is called "Tokyo International Exchange Center". The place is very nice and modern.

My Room

TIEC Dormitory Corridor

Inside the dorm, there are many facilities, study room, kitchen, activity room, seminar room, convenience stores, etc. I was attracted by a smell of food so I ran to the kitchen and found out people who live in the same floor as mine. They were having a meal! I went in the room and greeted them. They welcomed me and invited me to join the meal. And so I tried out the food, which is very nice. People here are very friendly.

At the floor kitchen

After setting things up at the dorm, I went around the area just to get myself familiar with the place. I got to the train at Tokyo Teleport Station, the name is very interesting indeed. To go to the campus I need to change a train at Oimachi then go to Ookayama.

Kippu

I want to drive this thing!

Japan is a very interesting country indeed where everything are well-planned in a cute way. I really enjoy being here.