May 1st, 2002. 6:53pm JST. (modified on May 2nd, 1:24am)

I can't believe that I will be leaving already. Japan really grows on you. There was so much I didn't understand when I first got here (there's still a lot), which is probably why I had such a hard time in the beginning. But now, as I slowly get a better feel for the city and the culture, I'm starting to see why things are the way they are. That sounds sketchy and vague, I know, but there's no other way I can put it. Those who have been here know what I am saying.

I clearly remember the first day I landed in Tokyo, way back in October. But looking back at everything that has transpired in these 8 months, it also seems like forever ago.

So, I will be visiting Thailand, Hong Kong and China in the coming weeks. Just got my visa for Thailand today. I have the intention to keep a travel log while I am in these places, and of course, I will take pictures. Once I get home and settled, I will post everything on my new site Brian Abound.

I'm running out of space on this particular Tripod account, but I don't feel like starting another one up for Japan. So, this is going to be the last entry, as far as this site goes. We here are Brian in Japan would like to thank you for your continued patronage and emails.

As always, I love hearing from you.

-B