I can see why Hikki loves life here in Japan, the music industry is so different, and I know that we read reports of interviews harping on about ?no difference? between US, European, and Japanese music industry but there so is.
There are so many ?differences? between the UK and Japan, Japanese people appreciate more the calmness of life, being polite and respectful even when people strongly disagree, taking almost mystical pleasure in natures changing seasons.

But I miss my friends in UK , and home life , and London , I can understand now why Hikki is reluctant to resume TITO promotion , who would want to leave a comfort zone , for maybe 18 months of constant promo, interviews, little or no privacy, crappy studio?s , boneheaded MJ?s, and the more demanding fans , me for instance.

I am astonished how advanced mobile phone technology is, mobile wimax connections are common place, music downloads are the norm here with sounds and tracks pre-promoted known as sort off download, listen and buy ?all in one? with lots of ?one offs? on ?download to mobile??.Hikki has this market down to a tee, U3 really cream in on this type of track delivery. Plus Hikki is ?free? to do as she pleases musically as well as private life wise, Mums hovering to visit more aunts for more serious bowing ?.