Travel
Osaka: Nice Ocean View
20, 20 August, 2017
Okayama: Job Done!
04, 04 August, 2017
Toyohashi: July Road Accomplished!
28, 28 July, 2017
Toyohashi: GREAT View and HUGE Breakfast at Hotel Arc Riche
27, 27 July, 2017
Toyohashi: July Road's Final Destination
26, 26 July, 2017
Akita: Job's Done!
15, 15 July, 2017
Fukuoka: Day Trip
10, 10 July, 2017
Sapporo: Well-Done!
08, 08 July, 2017
Sapporo: Working for Closing
07, 07 July, 2017
Sapporo: Baseball in Sapporo Dome
06, 06 July, 2017
Sapporo: 1st time in 2 years
05, 05 July, 2017
Osaka: Done!
30, 30 May, 2017
Osaka: Last Trip in May
29, 29 May, 2017
Toyohashi: Easy (?) Day Trip
22, 22 May, 2017
Day trip to Toyohashi, Aichi today.
Made it very early… like no one else on the platform for a train!!!
Really nobody!!!
In Kodama super express, there is only I, me, myself only! Hahaha!
Yep, arrived at Toyohashi… one day job got started at 10am.
Head of business took me for a lunch… and local Ramen noodle. Pretty good one!
2 hour presentation for management in the morning.
1.5 hour presentation and discussion with leaders in the afternoon.
Plus, other minor tasks…
I finished it all up around 4pm. Time to go home!
Caught Hikari super express… much faster than Kodama and it was luck to catch this since this comes every two hours.
Came back to Tokyo around 6pm… pretty good!
My week started in peace. Good one!
Made it very early… like no one else on the platform for a train!!!
Really nobody!!!
In Kodama super express, there is only I, me, myself only! Hahaha!
Yep, arrived at Toyohashi… one day job got started at 10am.
Head of business took me for a lunch… and local Ramen noodle. Pretty good one!
2 hour presentation for management in the morning.
1.5 hour presentation and discussion with leaders in the afternoon.
Plus, other minor tasks…
I finished it all up around 4pm. Time to go home!
Caught Hikari super express… much faster than Kodama and it was luck to catch this since this comes every two hours.
Came back to Tokyo around 6pm… pretty good!
My week started in peace. Good one!
Nagasaki: Job's Done!
12, 12 May, 2017
Finally back in town (Tokyo) after 3 night trip to Nagasaki.
Last day of three day session was completed with positive feedback.
So far, so good. For this, I have to dress like this for good and better luck:
Client sent me back to the Nagasaki Airport… though, the timing to the flight was quite tight.
I didn't have much time for shopping and even supper.
I picked up something for MoonFlower and it was already boarding time, then.
Nagasaki's famous dish is "Champon Noodles." Too bad that I missed it this time.
I will be back in Nagasaki in August. Next time, I plan more carefully. Hahaha.
Last day of three day session was completed with positive feedback.
So far, so good. For this, I have to dress like this for good and better luck:
Client sent me back to the Nagasaki Airport… though, the timing to the flight was quite tight.
I didn't have much time for shopping and even supper.
I picked up something for MoonFlower and it was already boarding time, then.
Nagasaki's famous dish is "Champon Noodles." Too bad that I missed it this time.
I will be back in Nagasaki in August. Next time, I plan more carefully. Hahaha.
Nagasaki: Team Rolex?
11, 11 May, 2017
Hotel is located in the middle of very fancy area… lots of bars and taverns around!
Just like this:
Very traditional Japanese night street, don't you think?
Well, I didn't come to a chance to drink in such atmosphere… that was what I thought.
Turned out to be wrong…
Clients invited over dinner and I came to drink in Nagasaki.
I heard so funny things from them.
Two representative from local business at dinner table told me that they are big watch fans like me.
From my presentation at the kick-off, they paid attention to what kind of watch I have…
In fact they are big Rolex fans. One has Deep Sea and the other does Daytona.
Wow, truly big fans for sure.
They were happy to see my "old" Explorer II.
So I found Team Rolex in Nagasaki. While, I have faced similar circumstance.
Team Panerai was found in Fukuoka.
Interesting, huh!
I guess, I have come to confirm that they make full commitment to the project after all.
Just like this:
Very traditional Japanese night street, don't you think?
Well, I didn't come to a chance to drink in such atmosphere… that was what I thought.
Turned out to be wrong…
Clients invited over dinner and I came to drink in Nagasaki.
I heard so funny things from them.
Two representative from local business at dinner table told me that they are big watch fans like me.
From my presentation at the kick-off, they paid attention to what kind of watch I have…
In fact they are big Rolex fans. One has Deep Sea and the other does Daytona.
Wow, truly big fans for sure.
They were happy to see my "old" Explorer II.
So I found Team Rolex in Nagasaki. While, I have faced similar circumstance.
Team Panerai was found in Fukuoka.
Interesting, huh!
I guess, I have come to confirm that they make full commitment to the project after all.
Nagasaki: Nobody is Around
10, 10 May, 2017
In order to meet a client personnel - I have to move to a certain place this morning.
I then decided to take tram!!!
Tram in Nagasaki City - toll is flat rate you can ride from anywhere to anywhere for 120 yen.
Wow, pretty good!
Seems it is everyone's ride.
Then I took regular train from Nagasaki Station… and here I am!
Arrived at Ichinuno Station after 40 minute ride. Guess what I found there…
No one.. I found nobody in the station.
Very countryside, I guess. It is quite extraordinary. Never experienced such in Japan.
Nagasaki job initiated. Will see how it goes. Hope I can do an acceptable job for local business.
I then decided to take tram!!!
Tram in Nagasaki City - toll is flat rate you can ride from anywhere to anywhere for 120 yen.
Wow, pretty good!
Seems it is everyone's ride.
Then I took regular train from Nagasaki Station… and here I am!
Arrived at Ichinuno Station after 40 minute ride. Guess what I found there…
No one.. I found nobody in the station.
Very countryside, I guess. It is quite extraordinary. Never experienced such in Japan.
Nagasaki job initiated. Will see how it goes. Hope I can do an acceptable job for local business.
Nagasaki: Ready and Go
09, 09 May, 2017
Nagasaki is next destination. Here I am… first time to spend "nights" in this city, though.
To be ready, I bought a new album… from iTunes store. Didn't plan to. Just happened to buy one for this trip.
It is Diana Krall music. Her brand new album just available in the middle of May.
Yeah, one of my favorite singers in the world! No way to miss it out.
I have to take a headset with me to this trip in order to make sure that I listen to the music all the time.
Diana Krall… I really thought that her career is nearly over since I do not see releases often anymore.
Well, this turns out to be a good surprise. Good spice to this business trip as well.
Richmond Hotel - same hotel chain as last trip which was to Fukuoka.
Very mediocre Japanese business hotel chain. Nothing special. Just right for space and price / cost.
See, it is very ordinary. Hahaha.
At Haneda Tokyo Airport, gate for Nagasaki flight is located at the other side to the one for Fukuoka.
So I got a chance to use different lounge this time. Well, it was large and very open.
Plus, not many travelers using such space then. Pretty good!
Rolex Explorer II is my company to this trip. I am sure that this watch brings good luck to the result of business.
Nagasaki Flight was completed as planned.
Well, not only the lounge… but also flight itself was quite open… few customers going to that place at least today!
Wish me luck on this Nagasaki job that I have to finish until Friday.
To be ready, I bought a new album… from iTunes store. Didn't plan to. Just happened to buy one for this trip.
It is Diana Krall music. Her brand new album just available in the middle of May.
Yeah, one of my favorite singers in the world! No way to miss it out.
I have to take a headset with me to this trip in order to make sure that I listen to the music all the time.
Diana Krall… I really thought that her career is nearly over since I do not see releases often anymore.
Well, this turns out to be a good surprise. Good spice to this business trip as well.
Richmond Hotel - same hotel chain as last trip which was to Fukuoka.
Very mediocre Japanese business hotel chain. Nothing special. Just right for space and price / cost.
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See, it is very ordinary. Hahaha.
At Haneda Tokyo Airport, gate for Nagasaki flight is located at the other side to the one for Fukuoka.
So I got a chance to use different lounge this time. Well, it was large and very open.
Plus, not many travelers using such space then. Pretty good!
Rolex Explorer II is my company to this trip. I am sure that this watch brings good luck to the result of business.
Nagasaki Flight was completed as planned.
Well, not only the lounge… but also flight itself was quite open… few customers going to that place at least today!
Wish me luck on this Nagasaki job that I have to finish until Friday.
Fukuoka: Done!
28, 28 April, 2017
Okay, the job is done! Just back in Town.
2 nights 3 day trip to Fukuoka is completed and time for party!!!
My Golden Week 2017 is now started.
I have 9-day holiday here!!!
How did the Fukuoka job go? Good question! Who cares? At least it is done.
I should move forward and never mind how things were in the past.
That is the way I should think and do for now since holiday is here.
You know what I mean. Am sure that you do agree with me.
2 nights 3 day trip to Fukuoka is completed and time for party!!!
My Golden Week 2017 is now started.
I have 9-day holiday here!!!
How did the Fukuoka job go? Good question! Who cares? At least it is done.
I should move forward and never mind how things were in the past.
That is the way I should think and do for now since holiday is here.
You know what I mean. Am sure that you do agree with me.
Fukuoka: Headset Works!
27, 27 April, 2017
Fukuoka: One More Time
26, 26 April, 2017
Another business trip is to begin today. For Fukuoka this time.
Well, how many times have I been on Fukuoka trip so far?
At least in this year, this is 3rd time.
January
March
April
Wow, almost every month I go to Fukuoka for business. Oh boy, I am busy! Hahaha.
1:30pm I catch an airport shuttle bus.
Late lunch at the airport. This fish bowl was pretty fresh and good.
Though, it was pricey. 2,000 yen.
Then flight.
Hotel room is pretty clean and cozy. No mistake in such selection this time. Hahaha.
Okay, I have to get ready for next 2 days now.
Wish me luck.
Well, how many times have I been on Fukuoka trip so far?
At least in this year, this is 3rd time.
January
March
April
Wow, almost every month I go to Fukuoka for business. Oh boy, I am busy! Hahaha.
1:30pm I catch an airport shuttle bus.
Late lunch at the airport. This fish bowl was pretty fresh and good.
Though, it was pricey. 2,000 yen.
Then flight.
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Hotel room is pretty clean and cozy. No mistake in such selection this time. Hahaha.
Okay, I have to get ready for next 2 days now.
Wish me luck.
Numazu: Finished!
07, 07 April, 2017
Okay, done! Now back in Tokyo.
Two trips within the week is pretty tough and rough!
At least things were good and understood by client.
Only one bad news…
I have to let this suit go since they are pretty worn out, already.
I like this pair pretty much. One of my favorites.
Too bad.
Two trips within the week is pretty tough and rough!
At least things were good and understood by client.
Only one bad news…
I have to let this suit go since they are pretty worn out, already.
I like this pair pretty much. One of my favorites.
Too bad.
Numazu: Movie while Business Trip
06, 06 April, 2017
Hahaha… joke became true!
Finished today's work around 5pm and had some time off.
Quick supper at hotel. Cup noodles.
Then, went to movie theater.
Still wearing suits. Hahaha.
Watched "Kong Skull Island."
Not bad… story with good visual. But still unreal. Hahaha.
Cannot wait "Godzilla vs. Kong" which is next after this.
Finished today's work around 5pm and had some time off.
Quick supper at hotel. Cup noodles.
Then, went to movie theater.
Still wearing suits. Hahaha.
Watched "Kong Skull Island."
Not bad… story with good visual. But still unreal. Hahaha.
Cannot wait "Godzilla vs. Kong" which is next after this.
Numazu: Another Trip
05, 05 April, 2017
One trip just finished yesterday and another come up today!
Now moving to Numazu for another trip.
Checked in to the hotel.
Dawn it… this choice was not right.
Next time, I should not choose this hotel because of the location. Room itself is not bad at all.
I found that there is a movie theater nearby…
If I got job done early… I may get a chance to see movie?
Will see.
Now moving to Numazu for another trip.
Checked in to the hotel.
Dawn it… this choice was not right.
Next time, I should not choose this hotel because of the location. Room itself is not bad at all.
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I found that there is a movie theater nearby…
If I got job done early… I may get a chance to see movie?
Will see.
Toyohashi: Done!
04, 04 April, 2017
Another big breakfast on 2nd day.
Great view this time since I got seat near the window.
This time, western menu for breakfast.
Wow, another heavy stuff!!!
But this was good enough for me to last entire day with energy and finished the job well.
Back to Tokyo! Via bullet train.
Great view this time since I got seat near the window.
This time, western menu for breakfast.
Wow, another heavy stuff!!!
But this was good enough for me to last entire day with energy and finished the job well.
Back to Tokyo! Via bullet train.
Toyohashi: Huge Breakfast
03, 03 April, 2017
Pretty nice hotel that I am staying!
Huge breakfast served. This is included.
Man, it was really over-eating. Too much food.
And then good view from the room.
Large place on left-hand side is Toyohashi Station.
Okay, time to get back to work!
Huge breakfast served. This is included.
Man, it was really over-eating. Too much food.
And then good view from the room.
Large place on left-hand side is Toyohashi Station.
Okay, time to get back to work!
Toyohashi: Fun and Work on the Same Day
02, 02 April, 2017
Went to Tokyo Dome for baseball game and then traveled down to Aichi for Monday job.
My Dragons were awful… lost the game badly!
Disappointment.
Down to Toyohashi.
Pretty decent hotel as per reputation.
Even has a lounge for guests.
Now I have to get ready for tomorrow.
My Dragons were awful… lost the game badly!
Disappointment.
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Down to Toyohashi.
Pretty decent hotel as per reputation.
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Even has a lounge for guests.
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Now I have to get ready for tomorrow.
Toyohashi Trip: Managed It All... Barely?
24, 24 March, 2017
Toyohashi Trip: Down to Hometown
21, 21 March, 2017
Traveling to Sendai
11, 11 January, 2017
Coming to Sendai once again. Have to finish a project progressing in this area for next two days.
It is COLD. Freezing!
I definitely followed the winter cold hitting this area for remaining time of this week.
MIssed a coffee at Starbucks in Tokyo Station… Caffeine was indeed necessary, then. Though, I couldn't wait in line for one since I had to get the train.
Too bad… and I fell to asleep in the train. Missed coffee again.
No more coffee today. Too bad.
Checked in to the hotel and no intenstion going out for supper since the weather was severe.
Rather, I would stay in the room…. keeping myself warm enough!
I stay in a hotel room like this. Typical Japanese business hotel… very small but very functional and yet cozy:
Very plain, huh!
It is COLD. Freezing!
I definitely followed the winter cold hitting this area for remaining time of this week.
MIssed a coffee at Starbucks in Tokyo Station… Caffeine was indeed necessary, then. Though, I couldn't wait in line for one since I had to get the train.
Too bad… and I fell to asleep in the train. Missed coffee again.
No more coffee today. Too bad.
Checked in to the hotel and no intenstion going out for supper since the weather was severe.
Rather, I would stay in the room…. keeping myself warm enough!
I stay in a hotel room like this. Typical Japanese business hotel… very small but very functional and yet cozy:
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Very plain, huh!