He is in NY now.
Summary of his diary on slashdot.
Arrived at NY yesterday. Flight took about 12 hours. One of my friends kindly picked me up. I saw statue of liberty, Manhattan, and Wall street from Brooklyn. Had some discussions with him. I have an account but no internet connection. Impossible for me to write Japanese on this terminal. Forgot to bring VISA and Passport so I cannot do anything...anyway very sleepy.
Stay tune, whether he survives NY without VISA and Passport!!
http://www.transwift.net/pukiwiki/?maho-in-NY