American Life / Immigration

The Good Things About America After Living Here for 20 Years Hello, this is Suzuki from Eco Drive. Today, I’d like to share 10 great things about America that I’ve personally experienced after living here for 20 years. This is just my personal perspective, so of course other people may feel differently. In this article, […]

Japan’s Charms and Challenges Noticed After Returning Home After a Long Absence Hello. This is Suzuki from Eco Drive. This time, continuing from the previous article, I’d like to talk about the charms of Japan that I noticed when returning home. I usually return home every three years, but this time it was after 5 […]

The Good Things About Tesla (Electric Vehicles) Hello, this is Suzuki from Eco Drive. Recently, I feel like there’s been an increase in news about electric vehicles (EVs). There are various opinions about EVs, including their advantages and disadvantages. This time, based on my experience driving my own Tesla, I’d like to talk about the […]

How to Get a New Car in LA – Complete Guide! Hello, this is Suzuki from Eco Drive. Last time, we talked about how to procure used cars in Los Angeles, America. This time, I’ll explain how to purchase or lease a new car in LA. You can check the method for purchasing used cars […]

Back to Japan After 5 Years: Feeling Like a Solo Tourist Hello. This is Suzuki from Eco Drive. This time, I’d like to talk about the differences between Japan and America that I noticed after returning home after a long absence. Having lived on the US West Coast for about 20 years, I usually return […]

Crossing California with Tesla FSD: San Francisco → Yosemite Final Chapter Introduction: Wrapping Up a Five-Part Saga The epic journey from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park has finally reached its conclusion. In this finale, which starts near Merced, the scenery shifts dramatically from flat farmland to towering mountains, pushing Tesla FSD to tackle winding […]

Crossing California with Tesla FSD: San Francisco → Yosemite Part 4 Introduction In Part 4 of our trip from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park, we confront the real-world performance and limitations of FSD. After leaving the Turlock Supercharger, we drove to roughly the 130-mile mark and observed several noteworthy FSD behaviors. This report offers […]

Crossing California with Tesla FSD: San Francisco → Yosemite Part 3 Introduction Part 3 of our journey from San Francisco to Yosemite National Park takes us inland through the Central Valley. Starting near Tracy, we follow State Route 132 past Modesto and into Turlock. Highlights include the vast nut orchards of California’s “breadbasket” and a […]

Introduction One of the most exciting ways to explore San Francisco is to sightsee in a Waymo self-driving taxi and experience cutting-edge autonomy first-hand. In this ride we travel from the heart of downtown to the Outer Sunset neighborhood on the south side of Golden Gate Park, while pointing out can’t-miss spots such as Pier 39, Alcatraz […]