The last column of the year! Where did the weeks go?
Be that as it may, 2004 goes out with the news that Ken Joseph Jr. remains safe in Iraq while somehow keeping Tokyo Helpline and his column going here. All things willing, we will both be back in 2005, doing our best to handle everything you throw at us.
John has been trying to find out whether Tokyo Power Squadron, which gave annual courses in sailing and small motor-boat handling in Tokyo Bay, is still in existence.