Sun. Aug. 4 – Day o’ boredom

The novelty of being in Japan hasn’t worn off yet, but I am starting to go stir crazy. I haven’t been able to contact my friends and family. I would totally fail as a hermit…
I went on another long walk today, and stumbled upon my 7-11. This is pretty important, because I’ll be able to use an ATM around the clock. (Most ATMs shut down earlier in the evening).
I tried buying an international phone card at Lawson, which is the closest convenience store to my place. But the girl kept saying “Sumimasen!”
Tomorrow marks my first day at my base school. Wish me luck!