This is a picture of the world's tallest tower called "Tokyo Sky Tree" in Tokyo. It is 634m (or 2,080'). It took almost 3 years to build. (It is sell under construction but it reached its designed height in March this year. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokyo_Sky_Tree http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_towers_in_the_world

There are many buildings that are built so close to each other, there is not enough space for anyone to get in. How do you maintaing the wiring and pipes.

NEET = "not in education, employment, or training" He was cleaning after the costume parade this afternoon. He is in a costume as well. It was very NEAT, not NEET.

There is a coffee stand (store) called DOUTOR COFFEE in Japan. They were there before Starbucks and are very popular. This is what I had for breakfast at DOUTOR. http://www.doutor.co.jp/en_index.html

There are many streets like this in Japan full of signs for restaurants and bars. In those places you will find some of the best foods in Japan.

I arrived in Tokyo last night. The first thing that I noticed was how bright the city is compared to last few times I were here after the earthquake. Although the nuclear power plants are still out, they manage to generate enough power. Or may be the power requirements are low this time of the year. Plus, people seem not ...

I went to one of COSTCO stores in Japan at Amagasaki. Even though it was Monday, the store was so full. When COSTCO came to Japan, people thought nobody will pay membership fee to buy so much volume. But now people are buying them like people in the US. I think Japan is very unique in the sense that people here ad...

I was in Kyoto today to take care of some business. But there were lots of people both side of the street. I was told that there will be a parade this afternoon. I decided to stay to watch it. http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3960.html It was called Jidai Festival. It was interesting.

This is the Hankyu Rail system. One of many public rail system interconnecting cities in Japan. All of those public rail system in Japan is privately (may be publicly traded) owned and is regulated by the government for its safety. I really think this model of privately owned public transportation will make sense in the US as...

I was one of the honorees of Asian Americsm Pioneer in Social Entrepreneurship.