Junichi (Jay) Konno notes the 4 areas he will talk about in describing Beautiful Exotic Japan which he hopes will encourage will encourage members of his audience to visit his homeland. On July 23, 2025, Junichi (Jay) and Miyoko (Mykonos) Konno delighted their audience at the Pattaya City Expats Club (PCEC) with their comprehensive presentation on the cultural richness, seasonal attractions, festivals, cuisine, of Japan. The duo, who recently immigrated to Thailand, shared their extensive knowledge and passion for Japan, offering valuable insights and travel tips. Jay highlighted Japan’s four distinct seasons, each offering unique experiences. Spring is renowned for hanami, the cherry blossom viewing parties, with iconic sites like Kimi Castle. Summer brings vibrant festivals such as Bon Odori, Awa Odori, and Nabata Matsuri. Autumn is marked by spectacular leaf color changes in Kyoto, Nara, and Nikko, while winter offers excellent skiing resorts in Hokkaido and Yamagata, along with the famous Sapporo Snow Festival. Jay introduced additional unique festivals such as Jidai Matsuri, a samurai warrior parade in Kyoto;  Onbashira Matsuri, a thrilling event held every seven years in Nagano; and the Fox Waiting Festival, a rural event where participants dress as foxes and perform a mysterious nighttime parade. The presentation featured several must-visit locations, including Kyoto, known for its historic temples and seasonal beauty; Nara, home to the world’s largest wooden temple, Todai-ji; Hiroshima, famous for the floating red torii gate and the atomic bomb museum; and Himeji, renowned for Himeji Castle. Other notable destinations include the Tateyama Alpine Route, Shirakawago, and the ninja museum in Ega Weno. MC Ren Lexander presents the PCEC’s Certificate of Appreciation to Jay and Mykonos Konno for their wonderful presentation on the exotic beauty of Japan. Mykonos covered various Japanese foods beyond sushi and sashimi. Highlights included Wagyu beef, takoyaki, zunda mochi, motsu-nabe, mentaiko, live squid sashimi, katsuo tataki, and unagi kabayaki. The diversity of ramen broths across Japan was also explained, showcasing the rich culinary heritage of the country. They concluded their talk by mentioning the advantages of investing in Japanese real estate, citing reasonable prices due to a weak yen, a stable market, high-quality earthquake-resistant buildings, and comprehensive property management services. MC Ren Lexander then brought everyone up to date about future speakers. This was followed by the Open Forum, where audience members can ask questions or make comments about Expat living in Thailand, especially Pattaya.  To learn more about the PCEC visit their website at www.pcec.club. To view a video of Jany and Mykonos presentation, visit the PCEC’s YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbQmrkTE6zI&t=75s.