My first visit (of many) to Tokyo came as a complete surprise, which made those first few days in Japan’s capital equal parts baffling and fascinating. But here’s the thing: Once you figure out what makes this massive metropolis tick, everything just makes sense.
For me, my ongoing love affair with Japan began with an overbooked flight. Connecting back to Canada through Narita International Airport (NRT) after an extended trip throughout Southeast Asia, I chanced upon a conversation with the gate agent. Perhaps I was checking on my seating for the long flight over the Pacific—I don’t really remember.
