Greetings From Japan!

[Katscan]

Wow, what a trip this has been so far! I arrived safely at Misawa Japan on the 7th of March and been spending my time trying to get a car, a place to live and inprocessing into the base. So far things are pretty cool out here, its a little cold but nothing too bad. I now own a little Mitsubishi Pajero Jr 4x4 and man is it small, however it does have 4 wheel drive to get me around during the snow season so that isnt too bad. I really do miss my Vibe and hope my folks are taking good care of her.The cars around here are small......and I dooo mean smallll. Its ricer heaven overhere. LOL I havent seen soo many erectorset spoilers in my entire life. They seem to like to slap those things on everything. One thing I can tell you is that they have a lot of cool car gagets that I wish they would sell in the US. Like a static discharger......yea no more getting zapped when I get out of the car! Just the other day I saw a Silver 2003 Vibe drive past, didnt have my camera though Then again I was driving at the time as well. When I get the time Ill be putting up some pics of my current mode of transportation.

[joatmon]

Glad you are doing well.Post some pics of the scenery, not many of us will get to go where you are.Maybe you saw a Voltz

[4X4CHICHI]

Awesome, Have fun. I love Pajeros or pajarii. Either way I have an '89 Dodge Raider, same as Mits Montero same as Pajero. Thing will climb a tree.

[WaveAction]

theres a nice pajero lol.i think that'd climb a tree...looks like a toyota 4runner aswell

[4X4CHICHI]

That's too hot.

[ramenboy...]

allyn sama!!!nihon wa totemo omoshiroii na tokoro desu ne! haven't been back there since 2003.keep us posted on vibe/voltz sightings.

[BlueCrush]

Hey Katscan! Glad to hear you are getting settled in to your new surroundings. Get some pics of your local area too. I love Japanese architecture and landscapes.

[NUBlackshirts]

I worked up on "The Hill" for 6 years (1987-93). Enjoy your time there. Sometimes I miss it, but I don't miss the snow. Make sure you visit as many places as possible. Take the Bullet Train to Tokyo. Go to Aomori. We went to Hachinohe a lot, escecially when they opened the McDonald's there. 45 minute drive, but when you haven't had McD's in a couple of years, the drive is worth it! Take some pics for us....I would like to see how much Misawa has changed. And I remember all the funky crap they have for cars over there. I used to say it was the land of the weird air fresheners. PS: Send me some yakisoba and cheese gyoza! Man, I miss that stuff. Check out this thread......http://www.blogd.com/archives/000263.html

[Katscan]

lol they have a McD's in Misawa city now. Though I dont have any real wanting to go there, lol, I didnt come all the way to Japan to eat at McD's Ive been to Hachinoe and the Shimodo mall, that was crazy lol it was packed. Ive eaten at the Cheese Roll and everything was awsome! Also been to Vikings, which was good as well, the little hibachi grill place and the Ramen shop next door. When the weather starts to get nicer Ill be sure to go out and get some good pics for everyone.

[AKLGT]

awesome! i spent the first 2 years of my life in Misawa. ok, first 6 wks in Korea, but then in Misawa til i was almost 3 yrs old. my father was stationed at the AFB there. would love to go back! keep your eye out for some awesome JDM deals! can i send you a list?? LOL

[Katscan]

Im not sure where to look man But here are a few pics of my current ride.And a just a pic of some of the scenery, will try to get more when the weather cooperates.The Elephant Cage

[joatmon]

weird extra mirror on the passenger side. Does it help?nice shot of the scenery around the wullenweber

[Katscan]

I honestly dont know what its for, though I have a feeling its for when you park near the curb as its field of view is aimed mostly toward the ground next to the front fender.

[ramenboy...]

dude,you want a crazy place to go for drinks and food...get your buddies over to 'kagaya' in tokyo...shinbashi district.a hole in the ground but crazy as heckja mata

[NascarXprt]

it looks like a montero when through a compressor

[vibebuilder]

Quote, originally posted by Katscan »Just the other day I saw a Silver 2003 Vibe drive past, didnt have my camera thoughYou sure that wasn't a Toyota Voltz?There aren't too many of them.Good luck in Japan.Just bow alot and say "Hai"

[Katscan]

Quote, originally posted by vibebuilder »You sure that wasn't a Toyota Voltz?There aren't too many of them.Good luck in Japan.Just bow alot and say "Hai" Well the front end looked like a Vibe.

[Katscan]

Quote, originally posted by NascarXprt »it looks like a montero when through a compressor Yea you might say that, lol and Ive already started modding it Put some ultrabright lamps in and planning on putting in new headlamp lenses this summer.