Ironic... 

Ironic...

Ironically, I got today what I've been hoping to get ever since stepping foot on Japan, my gaijin card (or　外人登録証明書）. A gaijin card is a useful piece of document required in almost any business transaction for foreigners living in Japan, examples are opening bank accounts and renting an apartment. It's also useful when using city or community facilities. Of course there is no more need for it since I'm leaving in 6 weeks. But maybe I can still make use of some of the community facilities like the local basketball gym...

I managed to get my ATM card today as well. That's after walking for over 30 mins from my pad to the post office. I could've avoided the long trek if I had read about the redelivery service in advanced and not wait til the last minute (today was the last day the post office was to hold my package from the bank). And since I need the card to withdraw cash Friday, I had no better alternative. Another lesson against procrastination. Also another ironic situation, bank account will have to be closed in a month's time...