Gnome Noel,

Merry Christmas, my dear friends! I am so grateful for the good times and the lifelong memories we shared in Japan and the United States. It was truly an honor and pleasure to be part of the COE-Japan project, and I wish you all the best for 2026 and beyond. Please convey my regards to your families and everyone who helped make our adventures so successful. Thanks, my friends, and good luck to all of you. Warm regards, Craig