master, master he's the man...

master is now world renowned as i write so frequently of him on my blog. he owns our favorite karaoke bar, PTA, and has been one of my closest and most welcoming Japanese friends in the last 16 months. he often calls us up to have a drink or accompany him to dinner. it’s the master who surprised me at the hospital with a visit just when i thought i might go absolutely mad. it’s also the master who, i’m embarrassed to say, i have no idea what his name is. at first we thought it was shingo, then we thought it was utoya, and now we’ve just called him master for so long that nothing sounds more fitting. well, on november 1 he opened the doors to his newest establishment UO [it means something about a fish]. aside from being into names that are initials, he has really good taste in décor and the right idea about how to run a bar. the new spot is all about music; bring a cd or a guitar and you’ve got a place to share it. this was the first evening they did business.

subsequently, last saturday, there was an official opening bash which was standing, or uh, dancing room only. i really hope his place does well. the only drawback is that the legend himself won’t be manning the bar as he prefers his longtime perch in the karaoke spot. oh, and the feature on UO’s menu…tacos…word up!! did i mention that i love this man…