If you know me you know I am a huge Oakland A's fan. When I was planning this trip, a friend of mine jokingly told me that I should fly to Tokyo and see the game. I checked with the airline to see if it was a possibility, not really expecting it to work, and they were able to fit it in with no additional charge (I used airline miles for this trip). So my friend's joke helped me visit a place that has a culture that I love, and have always wanted to visit. So thank you Spencer Hochman.