METRO.

Underground, over-ground.

MATSURI.

A celebration to mark the end of summer, with temperatures a mere 35 degrees c.

SUKIYAKI IS A DISH BEST SERVED HOT.

The delightful Mr and Mrs Nakamura, serving sukiyaki.

THE FUTURE.

I do appear to be more than 8 hours ahead of the United Kingdom.

PUTTING THE ORIENT IN DISORIENTATED.

Our quarters.

THE ALIEN HAS LANDED.

My craft landed at around 0900 local time on August 26th 2010.