This is what Tokyo looks like. (Ta-da!)
Compared to Aichi, the built environment is dense. And there are so many people. Walking down the street it’s people, people, people — navigating the sidewalk takes some getting used to.
But everything is close by: convenience stores, supermarkets, restaurants, izakayas. Running out of anything isn’t really a concern.
The one downside: I love driving, and not being able to have a car here is a bit of a bummer. Though that problem can be partially solved with rental cars.
And a photo from when I first visited the new apartment:
First time living alone, and this is where I moved to.
Since moving in, I’ve been making a point to cook for myself.
Dishes I’ve made so far:
Miso soup / seasoned rice / fried rice / curry / beef stew / hayashi rice
Hmm. Still a beginner. Need to improve.
I’ve also set up my internet connection.
The home server is staying at the family home. I manage it and use it as a network drive via VPN.
Both the home server (at my parents’) and the Tokyo apartment are on OCN fiber, so speeds are reasonable.
Not having the hardware on-site in an emergency is a little nerve-wracking, but the space, noise, and electricity considerations made this the right call.
When I get a chance, I’d like to write up how I set up OpenVPN, which made the VPN possible. There’s a lot of confusing information online about it, and I struggled through the configuration — so I want to write a clear guide.