While visiting Japan, we purchased a child Toilet seat. Turned out it is a Israeli product by K&D Design (Keter).
Photos below of the product and of course, placed in the Toilet. 
Ume (Plum) Blossom
A few pictures from the last weeks of the Ume Blossom in our garden in Japan 
Welcome to Japan – Okaerinasai
Before arriving to immigration in Narita, a sign welcomes everyone to Japan in English. 
However, the Japanese sign says “Welcome back”. Interesting, isn’t it?
Sumo – First Week
Unfortunately, or luckily, I was too busy during my visit to Japan, so I couldn’t follow the March Sumo Tournament.
But, the Sumo website is wonderful in providing real time (and streaming) information, so I am planning to follow it.
Current results:
Asashoryu is 7-0
Hakuho is 6-1
while Kotooshu is 2-5.
So, the big question is who will win? Mongolian Yokozuna Asashoryu or Mongolian Yokozuna Hakuho.
I am placing my bet on Hakuho.
Home made Natto
Natto is not available in Israel.
We could find one guy who prepares them at home on demand, and charges a hefty price.
So, Mika decided she can ferment Natto by herself, which she did.
Photo: Delicious Organic home made Natto.
Twiggy Twiggy
Pizzicato Five released “This Year’s Girl” album in 1991. I remember listening to the “Twiggy Twiggy” single and loving it.
Matador records distributed their albums in the US, and also included “Twiggy” in “What’s up Matador CD”.
Last night, just before going to sleep I have listened to the CD, and realized… I understand what she sings. Very silly revelation, but I really enjoyed it.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5FGm6wGYxYM
and live:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7ESBXgn7_I
Kobukuro – Tsubomi
Kobukuro are a very successful male duo in Japan.
This song is a bit kitschy, but quite good.
Tsubumi means – flower bud.
IT in Japan
Gen Kanai discusses the IT industry in Japan – Link , following a series of articles in Japan Inc. and Newsweek.
Joi Ito's Shibuyua Photowalk
Joi Ito and some of his friends posted to flickr a “photowalk” in Shibuya.
Check it out – Link
Are Japanese Actually Jewish?
Japan probe features the following story :
Are Japanese actually descendants of one of the Jewish Lost tribes. This story re-surfaces once in a while, and there was even a book describing the similarities between the Shinto and Jewish religion.
I have a firm belief that it is not true. Although we don’t really know what ever happened to the 10 tribes, Jews appear here and there (India, Ethiopia, Myanmar), I don’t really think no book, or Hebrew writing exists in Japan.
It is a nice story, anyway.