tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030843786433538220.post8449875205893591319..comments2024-03-27T21:07:37.131-07:00Comments on You Can (Not) Upgrade: Turkish Lounge ISTobaKobahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05520586031308040420noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030843786433538220.post-68591424587066455552023-06-05T16:09:27.585-07:002023-06-05T16:09:27.585-07:00Are you preparing for your journey back to the Uni...Are you preparing for your journey back to the United States, or are you already on your way? Of course, I am well aware that the beginning of your visit to Japan this time was quite challenging for you while here in Okayama, but I hope the subsequent events were enjoyable. Most importantly, I hope your mother was able to spend time with her beloved son in comfort. I pray for your safe return journey.<br /><br />I apologize for bombarding you with emails the day before yesterday from the Hokuriku Shinkansen train. Concerning the CT radiation, different types of CT scans vary depending on the location and purpose of the imaging. and the radiation dose varies depending on the imaging area (head, chest, abdomen, whole body, etc.) and the imaging technique, typically ranging from 5-30 mSv per scan. Compared to when I became a doctor, the radiation dose has become significantly lower. Although CT scans involve a higher radiation dose compared to low-dose examinations like chest X-rays (approximately 0.06 mSv), they still involve a small amount of radiation when considering the risk of cancer.<br /><br />I have ridden in the Gran Class (which reminds me of ‘Gran Coupe’…lol), several times, but unfortunately, they were all bound for Tokyo Station, and I have never used the "Gran Class" from Tokyo Station. If I depart from Tokyo Station and present the Gran Class ticket on the day of travel, I can access the "View Gold Lounge." The "View Gold Lounge" is a premium lounge available to Gold members of the View Card issued by JR East Japan and their accompanying guests. If I frequently use the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station, it may be worth acquiring it.Yamada denkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09208013314781576920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030843786433538220.post-63100880088133369782023-05-24T22:33:31.144-07:002023-05-24T22:33:31.144-07:00Yes, based on my recent experience, I assumed that...Yes, based on my recent experience, I assumed that the Midori no Madoguchi at Narita Airport would likely be crowded. The Midori no Madoguchi at the JR Akoh Line's Saidaiji Station, near the clinic, was not only discontinued in March of this year, but the station itself has essentially become unmanned (although there seems to be occasional patrolling by staff). As the Midori no Madoguchi continues to be centralized at major stations, queues are always long at stations like Okayama Station, especially with the resurgence of foreign tourists who struggle with purchasing tickets from automatic ticket machines (as it takes more time to assist each individual at Midori no Madoguchi).<br /><br />By the way, I was wondering whether to write "returning to the country" or "visiting Japan" when you come to Japan, but in the truest sense, your return would be when you are cremated and your ashes are returned to your family. Since that is under the management of iSO-san, I will refrain from commenting.<br /><br />Speaking of Mercedes minivans, it's the V-Class, isn’t it? BMW, as far as I know, has purposely avoided entering the minivan market, and I certainly don't wish they would. If the current BMW were to produce a large front minivan... It would likely end up with a terrifyingly large kidney grille, something I don't even want to imagine. If they do it wrong, it might look like the face is all nose? Too scary.Yamada denkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09208013314781576920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030843786433538220.post-37359466883842125262023-05-22T17:25:24.549-07:002023-05-22T17:25:24.549-07:00Yamada Denki sensei,
Yes, I already checked-in AN...Yamada Denki sensei,<br /><br />Yes, I already checked-in ANA7 for Narita, I will text you when I purchased the tickets to Okayama at Green Ticket Window at Narita T1. …and I am ‘visiting’ japan at this moment, my real return will be – I am cremated then remain will be return to a temple in Tokyo to join the family.<br /><br />I am surprised THY started the 2nd service to SFO but actually, the main cabin is always packed. Passengers are not only for Istanbul but also heading to somewhere beyond – India, Saudi, Qatar, UAE or those ex-Soviet countries. SFO also has flight to Dubai or Bombay but THY offers more affordable tickets for main cabin. I always see half of passengers are speaking US English or Turkish, but others are different – usually well san tanned people.<br />Therefore, there are lots of availabilities of economy award seats, I don’t want to fly by economy on these flights… meals are good and the attendants are friendly, but the other passengers are… how can I say politically correct… They Are Red Necks, or They Are from The Countries of Shit-holes!! ←I followed the words of President Trump♪<br /><br />The name of that minivan is Mercedes Vito, due to the reservation info. This is the smallest car by this airport transportation service… so if I booked as solo, the record reads “party of six.” BMW has good sedans but no big minivans, right? Mercedes has a lot – vans, trucks and buses… no wonder they are Daimler!!<br /><br />The presidential election of Türkiye, whichever wins, I am quite sure, I can be a precog, or everyone can be a precog – there will be riots, Molotov cocktails and water cannons in Gezi Park. …and I am okay with that as long as my Turkish bath is open and local daddies are gathering there.<br /><br />I was asked frequently when Bravo Nagatomo was at Galatasaray. But since he left Türkiye I don’t listen anything about him, or that’s because I am not a fan of sports games… Music, Sports and those celebrities are the knowledge I don’t cover at all, both US and Japan.obaKobahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05520586031308040420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030843786433538220.post-30715103551106630532023-05-22T16:05:44.242-07:002023-05-22T16:05:44.242-07:00First of all, are you getting ready to return to J...First of all, are you getting ready to return to Japan soon, or on the way? It's somehow strange to think that I will see you in person here in Okayama the day after tomorrow. My brain is still analog and stuck in the Showa era. In any case, please take care when you come.<br /><br />The fact that there are two daily flights between IST and SFO during the summer schedule is amazing, even though it's only for a limited time. Of course, there are direct flights from SFO to major cities in Europe, but even if it's a city without direct flights, you can probably travel to various places through Turkish Airlines connecting at IST. It seems that there is a significant demand for such travel.<br /><br />Hmm, is your drop-off at the airport by a large Mercedes? It's a reliable and classic choice, I suppose. If it were a BMW... By the way, in this G7 summit, President Zelensky's transportation was the previous generation 7 Series with enhanced safety features. In terms of appearance... it might have lacked a bit of grandeur compared to Mercedes.<br /><br />By the way, I read on the internet, "Turkey's presidential election: Candidate in third place declares supporting Erdogan. Disadvantageous for opposing candidates?" It's getting really complicated. I hope it will result in peace.<br /><br />Speaking of which, Nagatomo moved from Inter to Galatasaray and contributed to their league championship. After that, he returned to FC Tokyo via Marseille. If the Turkish people still remember him, it would be a source of happiness for us as Japanese.Yamada denkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09208013314781576920noreply@blogger.com