Lately in Tokyo, I've noticed a significant decrease in the number of Mandarin speakers. The familiar Chinese-speaking staff at convenience stores have been replaced by Vietnamese employees. The most noticeable change is the large number of Indians. I even saw Indians setting up tents and organizing events in Minato Ward Park. Today, I also saw a large number of Indians at Ginza Pedestrian Paradise. The changes in Tokyo over the past two years are quite evident.

Today, a lot of people are posting about 40,000 views. Seriously, did you guys plan this out, or did someone give you a press release? Last year, everyone unanimously predicted 20, but it was multiplied by 0.618. Now everyone's predicting 4, will it be multiplied by 0.618 too?

I found a good spot for the camera, and now I'm just waiting for the cherry blossoms to bloom.

I've been in Tokyo for three days now. Since I haven't been back for a while, there's so much to tidy up at home. I've been buying and throwing things away for three days straight, and it's finally almost to my satisfaction. The cherry blossoms haven't bloomed yet, but I went to the nearby park and saw that the buds are ready; they're just waiting for a few warm days of sunshine. This trip from Hawaii to Tokyo was my third long-haul flight this year. I was quite satisfied with the ANA A380 cabin and service, but the lack of Starlink internet was a real letdown. I had no internet for most of the flight. Is installing Starlink on flights super expensive? Why are major airlines outside the US so reluctant to install it?

Flying to Tokyo tomorrow. I heard it's been quite cold these past few days. I wonder if the cherry blossoms along the Meguro River have bloomed yet? Although I haven't chosen to settle in Japan, it's still my favorite travel destination. I love the vibrancy of Ginza and the bustle of Shibuya. Walking from Azabu to Roppongi is a regular part of my daily routine. Japan has visibly changed over the years, but I hope that no matter how it changes, it can retain the unique qualities I love. After all, the world is boring, and having more places worth traveling to is always a good thing.

Hawaii is really nice. I'm thinking of buying a property here. It seems like it would be much more comfortable to adjust to the time difference after traveling from Asia to the United States. The business and climate are within my acceptable range, and the property tax is not high. I'll be using it purely for myself and won't do short-term rentals. When it's empty, it will be empty. I mainly don't like having other people living there. Has anyone tried to dissuade me?

I had a whiskey with an old friend I hadn't seen in eight years in Hawaii. We had an incredibly dense 80-minute conversation, and it truly made me realize how much more capable people are out there. We share such similar goals, and I envy his progress! The feeling of being filled with energy after talking to someone is amazing. I plan to visit him at his home every year from now on, no matter where he lives.

Old Sha wrote about living in Japan for eight years and preparing to leave. It was supposed to be like a peaceful breakup after a failed relationship, simply stating a reason. Unexpectedly, so many lovesick men and women jumped out of the timeline, insisting he was wrong, that he should have followed the rules, shouldn't have disturbed others' peace, shouldn't have left, and that he should have just gotten out of there. Seriously, how much do you know about his life? These idiots probably can't even see how comfortable he is in Japan. Just look at his Japanese wife—she speaks fluent Chinese and is incredibly smart and lovely. You say he can't integrate? Go and try integrating yourself! Those who always like to lecture others should use that time to live their own lives well. The world is complex; every place has its advantages and disadvantages. If you have the ability to choose, the motivation to move, there's no right or wrong. You can admire, but there's no need to be jealous. Jumping up and swearing is just inelegant.

This was my second flight in 2026. The first was a month ago when I flew Qantas from Sydney to Los Angeles, and that experience was absolutely terrible. This time, I flew Hawaiian Airlines from Los Angeles to Hawaii. Putting everything else aside, the fact that the plane had Starlink internet was a huge plus. I was able to listen to an entire video conference the whole way. On the other hand, Qantas' 15-hour flight had neither high-speed nor low-speed internet. It was so bad in every way that it was an extremely poor experience.

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