Hachiko,
Hahaha, that was a good story... err, collection of stories.
Off topic: I see on your web site you go to CSULB. Hopefully, I will be transferring there next year with a major in Japanese and a minor -possibly- in international business.
Back on Topic: I had a full on conversation with a guy in Japan on where I was from and all he knew about the U.S. ... in a bath house.
-Jeff