Merry New Years Eve.

This is what Japan looks like right now.

Perks of being foreign.

A packed train but no one wants to be near you. I have a nice two foot radius of room around me. Do I stink!?

Nanae

The kids are into Legos in a big way.

Sign.

Now, without being able to read what this sign says, I am pretty sure you can guess.

Lost watch.

I lost my watch on the train last night. Someone found it and turned it into the train master's office. Toto, I have a feeling that we are not in Spokane anymore!

Blending.

I have been enjoying wearing my sunglasses and my earbuds while I am out walking. Thinking maybe I will blend in more. But, if you look around you notice that most people wearing sunglasses are foreigners. Damn.

Fuji.

Took a drive to see the mountain today. It has magical powers. It makes you feel like living in Japan is not as crazy as it sometimes feels. Feels like nature. Then the traffic knocks it down a bit, but it is still worth the drive.