Hi Rob and Anne-Marie,

Thank you for your comment. I am happy with your kind message. Yes, Japanese gardens are quite beautiful, especially in Kyoto. I have lived in the areas in or around Tokyo. I like Kyoto, however, better than Tokyo. I hope you have a chance to visit there sometime in the future.

I have visited the Netherlands many times, but they were business trips so very short stays. Almost all visits were to Amsterdam. The Netherlands are one of my most favorite countries.

Hiroshi