More details coming together for my Japan trip. Lisa sent me basic information today on how to know when to get off the bus traveling from Osaka to Kyoto (assuming the announcements are not in English), how to order something at Starbucks while i wait for her - either a hot or cold beverage - and a few key phrases like "good evening", "thanks a lot" and "where is the toilet". i need to have a "voice" lesson with her to get the exact pronounciations of these phrases. I already have some Yen to spend so won't have to run for a money changing place immediately. i should have sufficient time in the Tokyo Airport to browse around and people watch and get something to eat if i find anything identifiable and maybe even check the internet before i have to check in for my flight to Osaka.

More to follow.