When Nature Calls

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At least it wasn’t a squatter toilet. I tried to negotiate one of those on a considerably bumpy train once, with almost disastrous results… This slideshow is from a relatively new local train, no better or worse than the ones you’ll find on most commercial airplanes.

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Smoke Break

Sep 6, 2010 - 8:29 pm

Tags: Life in Japan, Parks, Statues
Posted in 榴ヶ岡 Tsutsujigaoka | No comments

Having a puff at the park. (Possibly) Related posts:Girl (Onnanoko, 女の子) A statue of a girl stands at Tsutsujigaoka 4-Chome Park;… Steam Train (Okajoki, 陸蒸気) Still sticking around Nishi Park, this old locomotive sits at… Nishi Park Finally, we ended up at Nishi (West) Park. Lying along…

Field Trip (Kengakuryokō,見学旅行)

Sep 3, 2010 - 8:05 pm

Tags: Life in Japan
Posted in 中央 Chuo | No comments

Organized Chaos. No related posts.

Schoolgirls (Jogakusei,女学生)

Sep 2, 2010 - 7:59 pm

Tags: Life in Japan
Posted in 中央 Chuo | No comments

When in doubt, just take photos of Japanese schoolgirls. Their socks don’t match. (Possibly) Related posts:Schoolgirls (Jogakusei,女学生) Most girls actually prefer to wear a uniform to school… Escalator (Esukareta, エスカレーター) Life in Japan is composed of these things: Trains, escalators,…

Roppongi (六本木)

Aug 26, 2010 - 4:20 pm

Tags: Night Photos, Recreation, Trains
Posted in 東京 Tokyo | No comments

“You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy. We must be cautious.” (Possibly) Related posts:Roppongi Hills Mori Tower (六本木ヒルズ森タワー) The crown jewel of the Roppongi Hills urban development, this…

Ramen (ラーメン)

Aug 18, 2010 - 1:13 pm

Tags: Food & Drink, Life in Japan
Posted in 国分町 Kokubuncho | No comments

Most come in three flavours: Miso, Shoyu (soy sauce), and Shio (salt). Personally, I prefer the miso chashu (miso with sliced pork) variety. (Possibly) Related posts:Schoolgirls (Jogakusei,女学生) Most girls actually prefer to wear a uniform to school…

The Festival Of The Dead (Obon, お盆)

Aug 17, 2010 - 2:11 pm

Tags: Flora, Holidays, Life in Japan, Statues
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The bustling cities of Japan empty out during this week long event in August. Family members return to their home towns to remember those that have already left this world. (Possibly) Related posts:Gravestone (Boseki,墓石) Graves in Japan are built for entire families, not just… Smalltown Life Every Wednesday evening I have to work outside the city… Hitome Senbon [...]

Hitome Senbon Zakura (一目千本桜)

Aug 15, 2010 - 2:06 pm

Tags: Cherry Blossoms, Flora, Life in Japan
Posted in 宮城 Miyagi Prefecture, 観光 Sightseeing | No comments

Between Ogawara and Shibata towns, a thousand cherry blossom trees line the Shiroishi River. Thousands upon thousands of tourists visit the area in May to enjoy ‘Hanami’, cherry blossom viewing. (Possibly) Related posts:Cherry Blossom Petals (Sakura Hanabira, さくら花びら) Senbon Zakura (1000 Cherry Blossom Trees) line the Shiroishi River… Cherry Blossom Viewing (Hanami,花見) Every spring, thousands of people [...]

Construction (Kouji,工事)

Aug 3, 2010 - 12:01 am

Tags: Night Photos, Trains
Posted in 宮城 Miyagi Prefecture | No comments

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Steam Train (Okajoki, 陸蒸気)

Jul 15, 2010 - 12:01 am

Tags: Parks, Trains
Posted in 西公園 Nishi Park | No comments

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My Scooter!

Jul 11, 2010 - 3:27 pm

Tags: Driving, Life in Japan
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Picked up this bad boy this month to rip around on for the summer! No related posts.

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