Tachikawa, Japan

Finally we have all gotten settled with our homestay families and got some sleep. Today we will be meeting at the Tachikawa Church with the Takahashi's and the Mortimers to discuss the trip itinerary and scheduling. To get there, each of us will be riding the train or bus from our homestay to the Tachikwa South Station. It is a short walk to the church from there. Most of us are grateful that we do not have to walk because it has been overcast and drizzling the whole time we have been here. On our bus ride from the airport in Narita to Tachikawa was a beautiful ride. The city looks spectacular at night. One of the things that stood out as different was the color of lights that were on the skyscrapers. Instead of just white lights, there were yellow, white, and red ones, making the skyline look completely different than what we are used to. Also the road we were on went over and under a river with just a few feet too the nearest building on either side. What a beautiful city!