I had Paella at the restaurant near business meeting this afternoon. It was a complete lunch with salada and a roll, plus Paella and iced tea. All this for 1,480yen that is less than US$10. There is tipping either. Nice!

 

 

A little and small iced coffee at Starbucks inear Shonbashi staton. This little salad sandwich and small coffee cost little under ¥1000. That's about seven dollars but the increase sales tax and there's no tip in Japan. Not tipping in Japan is the greatest thing compared to the United States.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I woke up at 4 o'clock in the morning and got to the airport just before 5 AM. I checked in with WestJet and took my flight from Seattle to Calgary. This is my first time flying with WestJet. The flight from Seattle to Calgary was only about an hour and 15 minutes. I am currently at the Calgary International Airport, waiting in the international departure lounge. I have about five hours before my flight to Tokyo Narita. So far, everything has gone very smoothly, and I am relaxing at the lounge. I am looking forward to seeing what the WestJet business class is like. Compared to other business classes, this is unbelievably inexpensive. I paid just over $2,000 for a round-trip from Seattle to Narita via Calgary. If I can get this kind of pricing, I will probably use this route more often.

 

 

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I am traveling to Japan starting tomorrow. While checking in for my flight, I realized that my GLOBAL ENTRY expired on August 30, just 5 days ago. I went to the government website and renewed it, but the status is currently under REVIEW. I hope I can use it for this trip. If not, I won't be able to use TSA PRE and expedited immigration when I return.

 

 

 

The hydrangeas blooming in my garden are probably the last flowers of the season. It's gradually getting cooler in Seattle, but there's a forecast that the temperature will rise again to nearly 30 degrees Celsius in a couple of days. Tomorrow, I’m departing for Japan on a 7 a.m. flight. This journey will take a route I’ve never taken before—flying from Seattle to Calgary in Canada and then from Calgary to Narita. It’s going to be a very long journey. The flight time itself isn’t too bad, but there’s nearly a 5-hour layover in Calgary after the early morning flight. I’m curious to see how it goes, and I’ll report back on the experience!

 

 

 

 
I recently looked at the Sunday edition of the Seattle Times and was surprised by two things: the price has increased to $4.00, and the size has significantly decreased. I remember when it was $1.99 and much thicker. This change reflects broader trends in the newspaper industry, where declining subscriptions and advertising revenue, along with the rise of digital media, have led to smaller print editions and higher costs. Newspapers are now facing the challenge of adapting to a digital-first world to remain relevant and sustainable. I kind of miss the old days.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We had a wonderful monthly company lunch featuring delicious food from Ezell's. In addition to our employees, we were delighted to have guests from Medallion-Foods and the Japan-America Society join us. The event provided a great opportunity for everyone to relax, enjoy some fantastic fried chicken, and engage in lively conversations. It was a pleasure to see everyone connecting, sharing stories, and building relationships over a shared meal. The positive energy and great food from Ezell's made for a memorable and enjoyable experience for all.