About 15 years ago when I was visiting Berlin, I met a Japanese girl who was born and raised in Berlin. It was at our mutual friend’s flat. She asked me “Are you Japanese?” in Japanese. I said “Yes.”. “Where in Japan?” she asked. “Okayama.” I answered. “Where in Okayama?” she asked. “Tsuyama” I answered. “Nooooooooooooooo!!!!!” she shouted. She told me that her father was born and raised in Tsuyama. So strange to meet someone, who’s family is from your hometown, 8718.850 km away. Two days ago, I visited her father’s house for the first time. I took pictures and sent them to her. We are still friends. –Miho Kajioka http://mihokajioka.com facebook.com/mihokajiokartist