The office temperature is set to around 28C (81F) in Japan. I do not think it has anything to do with conserving energy. People here, specially female workers, complain about the room temperature being too low. I don't think it is productive to have the room temperature this high. At least last few years, people are not exp...

I just arrived at my home in Ashiya using Japan Rail. Firsr I took Shinkansen from Tokyo to Shin-Osaka, then I tool local trail from Shin Osaka to Ashiya. Very easy connection. It was very interesting when they apologize for the train being laster for 3 minutes.

Have a happy 4th of July. It's be safe and very careful when handing fireworks.

Have a very safe and happy 4th of July from all of us at PSPINC.

The tall tower you in the picture is called Sky Tree. You need to wins a lotto to get up to the observation deck.

It cost over US$15 to buy 18 pills go Bufferin ... What is with that?

I saw this sign in Magnolia.

Did you know WA State liquor tax is based on metric system.

It is a beautiful season in Seattle ... It is not sunny but the flowers are blooming and yeas my allergies are blooming too. People in the Pacific Northwest live for May to August ... the rest of the year, we drink coffee and work.

Why do you think we have so many hight-tech companies in Seattle? (1) No Sunshine (2) Great Coffee (3) No Income Tax (4) No Sun Tan (5) Did I mention Starbucks, Tully's ...