OK. Here it is. In the Elite Essays tradition of trying to give you a unique experience, we’ve chosen a small Yakitori-ya in Akihabara for the party. We’ve reserved the entire upstairs floor, assuming about 20-25 people will come.

びんちょうたんやきとり とりしょう
備長炭焼きとり とり庄
TEL:03-3251-0290
住所:東京都千代田区外神田4-3-13

Day/Date: Saturday, May 16, 2009
Time: 7 – 9 pm

Price: about Y5,000-6,000

The place is small but cozy and the food is incredibly delicious. It is one of Kaori (wifey) and my favorite places in Tokyo.

map: http://tinyurl.com/c48tdy

Outside Torishou

Outside Torishou

The following will be my cell# in Japan. Please call if you get lost:

090-9965-4974

For the nijikai, we thought we would go “classy” and have it at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel bar on the 37th floor.

Please let us know by May 5th if you will be able to attend. Thank you. We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!