[Sangetsu]

I first heard of Japan from my third grade elementary school teacher. One of her sons was a professor living in Tokyo, and she spent each summer visiting Japan. She had a big collection of Japanese souvenirs which she would bring to class, and she would also show us films from Japan.

In high school I studied karate and kendo, and a stronger interest developed. But I never thought to visit Japan, and I never imagined that it would one day be my home.

I'm writing while sitting on the Yamanote train headed to Tokyo station, the next stop is Akihabara. I am looking forward to getting a sandwich at the Dean and Deluca store at Tokyo station, and maybe a chocolate gelato as well... Funny where life can take you.