Japan in the 21st Century is a fully modern consumer society with every convenience and indulgence that Yen can buy. On the surface, Japan may appear completely westernized, judging by the fashions, foods, and fads you see on the street. As a first time visitor, you may wonder, "where are the kimonos, samurai with their swords, the geisha, and Mt.Fuji?" On the subways and streets everyone seems busy, urgently tapping their cellphone keys with their left thumbs. The culture is a seamless blend of wa(Japanese) and yo(western) plus many elements. Wa and Yo alternatives are available in every facet of life: housing, food, clothes, work, travel, entertainment, religion and language. People here have been eating Pan( bread) and castella(sponge cake) since Portuguese ships in 1543 and playing baseball with passion since 1871 when introduced by American teacher. Even the Japanese writing comes from three different cultures- Chinese Kanji characters, Japanese Kana symbols and Latin Alphabets.