I've just returned from Japan where my friend James and I did 14 concerts in 14 days at several coffee houses and churches in the Chiba Prefecture. It was very nice meeting the Japanese people there and being exposed to their culture first hand. The people are warm and courteous and the food is wonderful. I've become quite accustomed to using hashi (chopsticks). We also took a couple of day trips to Tokyo and Nokogiriyama. I hope to hear from some of my new Japanese friends as well. Kochira koso!