When you visit Japan, you will see many coffee shops including Starbucks. But unlike here in the US, Starbucks is not a dominating coffee shop in Japan. This picture was taken at EXCELSIOR CAFE in Tokyo. It is one of the higher end coffee shops in Japan. The biggest difference between Starbucks and Japanese Coffee shops...

Japan is known for one of the best railroad networks in the world. But did you know all the railroads are now owned and operated by private companies. Not a single dollar (yen) of tax money is used any more. The only draw back is that they do not build railroad system where they do not have enough passengers to su...

The building you see in this picture is the Grand Price Hotel Akasaka. This 40 Floor Building is one of the most recognized buildings in japan but is going to be closed at the end of March next year. It is very sad to see this building being demolished. This is another sign of slow economic recovery in Japan. Is there anybo...

This is an interesting use of QR code in Japan. We are seeing QR code being displayed for the item that is on sale on TV show. If you are interested in the product, you are supposed to scan the QR code on the screen to place an order. The term "QR Code" is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.

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I completed my business trip in Japan and I got back to Seattle today. It was really warm in Tokyo. When I was in Tokyo, one of the Krispy Kreme store opened. I went in and took a picture. I did not want wait in line. Besides I did not feel like eating warm donut in 100 degree weather.

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I did not think I will find a Coke with Coffee in Japan. Is it coming to Seattle?