[Wine]　One year at Stanford made me into a big fan of California wines. Especially, heavy Cabernet Sauvignon and aromatic Chardonnay are my favorite. Opening a good bottle of wine before sunset is just glorious...! (Photo: A glass of Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, taken in the courtyard of a friend's vacation house)

[Jazz] My favorite artists range from old time classics like John Coltrane and Stan Getz to more recent groups such as Juju Orchestra and (proudly Japanese) Sleep Walker. I also enjoy listening to nu-jazz, especially when featuring female vocalists (my two herions: Yukimi Nagano & Cecilia Stalin).