I am traveling to Japan starting at evening of 10/31. I have never flown Air China to Japan via Beijing. It is going to be 26 hour trip sttopping over in Los Angeles and Beijing before arriving in Kansai. I will keep you posted. Has anybody taken this flight before?

Of cause ... Arigato. If you do thing to make people say Arigato to you ... you are doing very well.

I found this today. Free software for Japanese Learning. https://itunes.apple.com/app/id385898687

You have seen this small package inside the food item wrapping in Japan. This thing is called AGELESS, An oxygen absorber is a small sachet used to keep products safe from things like mold and extend shelf life by taking the oxygen out of a sealed package. Now you know!

When you visit Tokyo ... You want to visit Tokyo Tower and Roppongi District. It is fun place for Japanese and foreigners. Built in 1958, Tokyo Tower ...

Not all the good and beautiful places in Japan are listed in the tourist map. Sometime, you just need to wonder around to find something special in Japan. This is one of my favorite places in Japan. This place is called "Ashiya Rock Garden".

I am traveling to Japan at the end of this month. Is there anything you want me to report on? Please let me know.

Such a moving story.

When you travel to Japan, something are cheap and some are expensive. Pain killers like Buffering, Tylenol and Advil are very expensive compare to the US. So, when you travel to Japan, bring some of the common medicines with you. There are some medications that are legal in the US but may not be so in Japan. So be ...

Long time ago, I saw an elevator with Tatami. Only in Japan ... I guess. I wonder if you have to take your shoes off.