Being a Yank, I want express my thanks to all of the wonderful people whom I have met this year whilst as a photographer and tour guide here in Kyoto City. If you read the news, you would think that the world is falling apart. Yet, everyday I continue to meet really great people from all over the world who are interesting, friendly and kind. I am sincerely grateful that I have the opportunity to have this business in such an amazing city. Thanks! (Photo by Paul Crouse / KyotoPhotoTours.com)