Livin' Japanese Style

The following pics are of my new abode. I'm on the second floor of the apartment building, with 1 set of neighbours next to me. I met them once, and I haven't seen them since. When I first stepped into the apartment, I had my shoes on and I walked into the kitchen. Amano-san, my supervisor almost had a heart attack: "Oh Aimee! In Japan you take your shoes off at the door!!!" I quickly corrected myself. Now I am in the habit of it... even when I am coming through the door with my arms full of groceries I take my shoes off before entering. Afterall, when in Japan... do as the Japanese do...