Today I used a traditional Japanese toilet (and other stories)

Hey guys, I had planned to post a long entry about recent developments tonight, but we ran into some colleagues at dinner and ended up going to the bar. Now it's late & I'm tired. I'll try try try to update you in the next few days on my visit to Chiba for the Kimono Festival, recent furniture purchases & using a Japanese toilet (ick!). Hope all is well!