My apartment (it's the first door on the right) and the street I live on
Also a pretty interesting political sign, in English, from the local rice growers about TPP.
Right now my progress is thus: I can speak a few phrases, I figured out the Japanese ATMs, I can pay my bills at a 7-11, and I can operate my washing machine. The kids aren't failing. I am not dead or starving or stressed. I have a few friends. Things are good.
EDIT BUDDHA