Okayama Trip '09

I arrived in Okayama, Japan safely, after more than 11 hours of flight. Ms. Yamauchi met me in the Kansai airport. We took Shinkansen to Okayama. Mr. Yasuda and Mr. Yamamoto welcomed me at the exit of the train station, then Mr. Yasuda drove me to the host family's house. The host family (Monobe family) is extremely nice. I really appreciate their hospitality. I had dinner with them, it was really delicious. We used simple English and Japanese to communicate. Tomorrow morning, I will be meeting Okayama mayor and vice mayor. Hope I have a good night sleep tonight with no jet lag.