Cheap Bento Boxes

By far the cheapest bento that i’ve found so far. Only at $4.50 USD .. this one is pretty plain.. but as usual.. not microwaveable..! now that is a real bummer. This double decker bento box with pink polka dots on the clear acrylic top. You can even put your mini chopstick on the top. Does not come with an elastic band.. so don’t forget to get one at $3.50 .. so afterall, it isn’t that cheap eh.

Adventurous Japanese Girls

Having worked in the hotel industry for a good 15 yrs, we see all sorts of tourist come our way.  You will be surprised that the demure Japanese girls can be quite wild and adventurous when they are on vacation.  I know that Outer Banks is one of their destination spot they love to go to.  And some even find their true love when they come here for vacation.

Golf & My Japanese Friends

Whenever my japanese friends come for a visit, they never fail to ask for some golf/tee time.  Callaway golf clubs are what they used most.  In fact, they bring it along with them.. whenever they come over, see what a golf fanatic they are.  Fortunately, we are members of a club here.. so bringing them for several golf games is no problems at all.

Japan Airlines

For those who have taken Japan Airlines before, you will know that like many Asian airliners .. the stewardess and even the steward.. cater to the foreigners better than the asians.  Sad . .but oh so true..!  Japan Airlines is based in Narita Airport..and lots of domestic flight by Japan Airlines although they do fly internationally too.. even to Europe.

I really don’t have very much beef with Japan Airlines.. and I’ve flown JAL a few times.. in Business Class for work.  But whenever someone flies economy class.. i know they don’t get as much attention.  Business class seats and food are always good.. but in the economy class.. it is just like any other airlines.. crampy.  I hate that they don’t even offer that emergency exit seats . .like Singapore Airline or Cathy Pacific does.  In Japan Airlines.. those seats are for the stewards.

I flew from Singapore to Osaka.. and although the meals were served promptly.. i could have used a glass of wine with my meal. Mine was a low fat meal.. but they had forgotten to order it..?? or something.  So nope.. wasn’t quite impressed.. with them.  But overall.. Japan Airlines stewardess are quite sweet.. and if you are in business class… pay USD 7000 .. you will get some good service.. but not in economy class.  The seats were huge.. so it was comfy.

ReLocating

It is pretty common to see people relocating the whole family because of a better job offer.. and for some it is a new adventure.  Engineers from Japan have always been head hunted by big companies in the States, therefore when my good friend - Hiro-san wrote and told me he was moving to SF .. it came as no surprise to me.

For such a move, I recommended that he check out relocation.com for all the necessary information and resources that he might need for things like car transport and others. They not only have tips for people who are relocating from state to state but for those making an international move like Hiro-san.   Find out all about apartment hunting and of course get a quote from them about what you need to move.