In early 80's, Apple Computer used following advertisement. Soon there will be 2 kinds of people. Those who use computers, and those who use Apples. It became true in 30 years.

This is an image that I received from my father in Japan. Elders in this pictures are learning how to use computer at civic center. Computers are changing how people communicate at any age. This is a good thing.

Happy Valentines Day to Everyone! Look what I got for you!

Do you know what it means when I say "There is a Galapagosization of Japanese cell phones"? Do you know Galapagos Island ... It developed its own species because the island was isolated from the rest of the world. That is exactly what happened to the cellular phone technologies in Japan. All Japanese cellular phones ev...

It is rare to see pay phones anywhere nowadays.

The top picture was take yesterday. Other two pictures were dated on the photo. I think Tokyo has recovered almost fully last October.

In Japan, much of power and data are delivered to homes and businesses via over the ground wirings. Although, it may not look good, it provides two advantages over underground wiring. (1) It is cheaper to deliver (2) It is cheaper and faster to fix It is very common to see a view like this in Japan.

We brought the urn from the US to Japan to be placed in our family grave. We did this based on SHINTO tradition. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinto

I have no idea what this store do ...

For a while the traffic from here to the airport looked bad, but it seems clear now. I have to take Mayumi to SEATAC airport little later. Isn't Internet wonderful???