I am back in Seattle now.

I ate dinner with my friend in Shinjyuku (新宿). This area used to be one of the most popular red light districts in Tokyo. There are still lots of peop...

I am eating Knorr Boston Clam Chowder for a breakfast. It only costs about $2 and it is very good for an instant meal. I have a lunch and dinner meeting today, so I am trying to reduce calories that I take in the morning. But it was good. Japan ha one of the best instant meals anywhere.

I have arrived in Tokyo and checked in to New Otani Hotel in Akasaka. It is very cold and quiet Sunday night. I can see downtown Shinjyuku from my room. Over 10 million people live in Tokyo and is home to more than 50% of all businesses in Japan.

I will be traveling to Tokyo this afternoon. I have three more days in Japan before I head back to Washington State. Other than Torrance CA, Bellevue, Ashiya and Tokyo have about same temperatures. It i every cold here in Ashiya, this morning. It is about 5:45am.

Arima (有馬) is one of the most famous hot springs in Japan and it is only about 15 miles away from where may parents live. Today was mother's birthday,...

I shipped my suitcase to the hotel in Tokyo from my home. It is over 300 miles. Do you know the cost of this service??? I paid 1,370yen (about US$17). Don't you think that is cheap? I also ship my golf bag when I play golf. It costs about $35 round trip anywhere in Japan. This is one service FedEx can't match in Japan.

This is what I like about my city in Japan. Ashiya is set between mountains and ocean. I got to see a beautiful sunset. More pictures in the comment.

I found this tree in the park near by in Ashiya, Japan.

I arrived in Japan after 10 hours and 50 minuets flight. It is not that cold here.