The plane has landed

I'm in Tokyo! And I'm here to talk about the big brand values...the things that make us do what we do. It couldn't be more exciting, and I'm as prepared as I possibly can be. I'm prepared with materials. I'm prepared to listen. That's one of the most important things any of us can do.

The Friendly Limousine trip from Narita to downtown Tokyo was uneventful, with the highway looking for all the world like a highway anywhere else in the world. A couple of hotels got up like neon pinball machines pop up alongside the highway. Hotel Hibiscus. Hotel Dayglo.

Then the real Tokyo--tall tall buildings and a big red sun in a purplish haze that took its own time to set. By the time we arrived at the hotel, it was dark, and we had to dodge luminaries and a phalanx of press people who were after them. With flashbulbs and bright lights going off in our faces, we finally got to the checkin desk at the hotel.

It's so safe here, and I guess so the opposite of safe in the states, that it felt weird to leave our luggage,  receipts and all, with the bus driver and porters downstairs. But sure enough, they showed up at the right place at the right time. And everyone is gracious and forgiving of my ignorance. For that I'm thankful.  I'll try to post some pics in a bit.