During May 23-26, I went to NYC. Since I am leaving this country soon, I wanted to visit several spots. I am sure that I will come to the U.S. sometimes for conferences and experiments in the future, however it would not be easy in the future. Let me share some of pictures I visited this time at NY area. Actually, I was driving to NYC from Charlottesville VA, and tried to stay Baltimore at Friday night. But, the hotel at Baltimore apparently looks dangerous. I felt scary. So, I canceled the hotel and headed to NYC directly. I asked my friend to let me stay my friend’s room. Other than that, the trip was good.
- Times square
Everyone knows. Do you need explanation? Every time I come to NYC, I come to here. One of most famous place in the world, I will miss this place.
- Princeton University
The Princeton University was located at small town Princeton. Only I know about this University was Einstein and John Nash used to be here. Campus was so beautiful, and protected for only for studying. One of the greatest strength of U.S. is the education at top Universities. I don’t actually have conclusion yet, the education system under university, I mean, the elementary to high school, I don’t think American are doing well. However, the education in University is good. Why? I have sort of answers, but that is homework for the future blog. But, one thing realized was top Universities are mostly private school, such as Ivy League, which is very interesting compare with Japan. I believe that the Foundations for university is quite strong, I realized that Japanese needs strong foundations to expand education for universities. So, I started donating to Universities in Japan.
3. World trade center.
This building is the new world trade center. I stayed the hotel around this tower. After 9/11, finally this new building came back. I have complex feeling about this American history. I do not say much here though, at least I can say here is I could feel the pride of American here. American showed that they have willingness to sacrifice for the liberalism in the world. During this trip, I found several Japanese books and finished reading. These books are about right of collective self-defense. I would like to write something here in near future.
4. Jazz bar – Smalls –
Since I didn’t use flash for taking picture, you might not see well. But, I would like to show. We went to Jazz bar so called Smalls. This night was actually special. We could listen to the music Johnny O’Neal!!!! He is legend and unfortunately he is AIDs now, you might not be able to listen his play anymore in the near future. New York is the best place to listen and play Jazz with high quality and low price. The show was only $ 20. Can you believe?
And, I don’t have picture here, I went to Saint Marry’s church to pray. One thing you could see in NYC is future of capitalism. As you know, while New York Stock Market get record high, there are still so many homeless in NYC. Even in the U.S., here is the richest country in the world. It seems capitalism is not going to go right way. We have to take some action. As Japanese, I have to stop Japan following this direction.
In short, this trip was fantastic. I thought a lot. I also could meet friends of mine to catch up each other. Thank you very much.