After more than a year jet-setting between Bahrain, France, and even an Irish castle, the King of Pop has come home.

Michael Jackson has been spotted on several shopping sprees around Sin City, and the singer emerged with his spokeswoman to confirm with The Associated Press that he is back in the United States.

M.J also says that he planning two “fan appreciation events” in Japan in March, one of which will charge $3,300 for the honor of being “appreciated.”

Broderick Morris is the promoter for the Japanese affair. He reports that 220 of 300 tickets to a “platinum VIP party” on March 8 with Jackson have sold at $3,300 a head. Guests will have dinner and receive autographed photos of M.J. Fans will also be able to meet and chat with Mike-for 30 seconds to one minute.

Jackson read a statement prepared for The Associated Press about his plans to visit Japan and allowed only one question: How are you?

“I’m fine, thank you,” he answered.