My numerical linear algebra professor is sponsoring me to join him at SIGGRAPH Asia this year in Yokohama, which conveniently affords me the opportunity to return to Japan.

I went to SIGGRAPH for the first time this year, and am really excited to get a chance to go to another, especially in Japan. Thanks to Mrs. Redman, who arranged my flight. I’ll arrive about a day early, and then I’ve got about a week to myself after it. I’m planning to take full advantage of the snow, going to Nagano for five of those days - just booked the hotel.

I left Japan a few years ago not eager to return, but I’ve been feeling very nostalgic for it lately. And hey, it will be my second Christmas there!