Monday, May 5, 2008

Ironic

Today is a national holiday here in Japan; I'm working.

It's the first day since I've been in Japan that I can actually see sunshine on the ground; I'm indoors.

I looked out my window this morning to see Mt.Fuji! I raced outside for breakfast and to let housekeeping make up the room; I couldn't see it from any vantage point on my walk. By the time I got back to the hotel room, she was gone, lost in the smog that has returned to Tokyo. I've re-enacted my view this morning, for your pleasure.

I sat in the coffee shop this morning longing for the same experience in a non-smoking environment; I saw this sign on the street not 30' from the cafe.

Generally, Japan is not a tipping culture; you get some of the best service ever.

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