   Got
to visit the grounds of the Emperor's Imperial Palace on Tuesday. It was a national holiday. It's usually off limits except for two days out of the year,
when he comes out to wave at us peasants. ;) Never got to enter any
buildings, nor catch him waving, but it was nice none the less.   Getting
in was like going through
airport security, but a bit more strict. Full body search and hand
carry bag checks with the usual over staffing that Japan's known for.
Felt like the entire Japanese policeforce was there, but I think this was the emp's own posse.
  The Imperial Palace is like smack dab in the middle of Tokyo. All the
trains and subways go around this plot. It was nice to goto a place in
the middle of Tokyo where you can walk, and talk without worrying about
bumping into someone. On
our way out we saw a line of cars entering the grounds. The line
brought in Ambassadors and dignitaries. Looked like a U.N. gathering
for his birthday. Must've been one hell of a party.
3:28:46 AM 
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