Ten things I like about Japan

I'm still lonely and missing Thailand, but let's talk about what I like about Japan:

the internet is fast (really fast--like 10 times faster than the States)

the toilets (if you've never been seated on a Japanese toilet--this is something to do before you die)

jazz (the japanese love jazz, in fact, they love lots of black cutlure: brazilian football, hip-hop, african dance, etc-- they are the "avant-garde" of asia)

ergonomic pillows (with instructions!)

steam-proof mirrors (amazing!)

cars stop for pedestrians (the hallmark of a civilized country)

the bicycles (fashionable and old-school, retro bikes, very popular)

rapid transit (a bit expensive, but you can get from anywhere to anywhere in urban japan)

the taxis--1980s Toyotas with automatic doors (a brilliant combination of old and new--Japan!)

the parks (nobody is in them (weekdays) because everybody is working! so they are sooooo peaceful!)