Welcome party at AORI

On January 24th 2014 the Marine Analytical Chemistry Group organized a welcome party for the start of my research project at AORI. The main course: cheese fondue! I had also the chance to try a Japanese cheese fondue… Very interesting. It made me realize that the general taste preferences for cheese in Japan are different.

The event was also a good opportunity to celebrate Sano-san’s birthday (check the cake in the posted pictures).

Almost two weeks in Japan…

After a first week dedicated to all kind of administrative tasks (here I have to express my special thanks to Ishida-san who provided a great support in achieving all the formal tasks after my landing at Narita Airport), I could spend the second week doing some “real” work at AORI.

My office is located on the 7th floor and, at least for the moment, I am its only inhabitant. Coffee in not an issue.