Evening Out

I'm sure that not all Japanese Fulbright Alumni are higher-ups in major companies in Japan, but there are quite a few. And one of them took us out to dinner last night.

Dinner on Pontocho at one of the restaurants overlooking the river is just one of those things you always think you would like to do, but could never afford. Sadly, the rain lessened our viewing pleasure, but the food was good and the alcohol flowed freely.

The night continued with karaoke at another sort of place I had always wanted to check out: a hostess bar. Now, these sort of places are most everywhere in Japan. The more numerous ones are really just small bars run by one or two women whose job it is to keep you well beveraged and thoroughly entertained. We were both. In addition, our English and Japanese singing skills were a hit with the few other guests (who took pictures with us to capture the moment).

Overall, I am glad I was able to experience the Japanese salaryman's evening out.