For all these years, I ALWAYS THOUGHT Sydney, NSW (New South World) to be the finest place in Asia Pacific I had ever resided. However, it turns out that the best place IN ASIA PACIFIC (ALSO on Earth), the 1ST COUNTRY I ever set foot FOR 1ST TIME IN MY LIFE (MORE OR LESS 3 decades ago)... (drum rolls)... Japan. PERFECT VISION 20/20... WEIRD WONDER