October 25, 2004
Depleted stock

Empty shelves at a convenience store are a sure sign that something bad has happened.
Blockage

Mountain of trash obscuring an ancient shrine.
Muddy streets

This ojisan fell off the Cub right after I snapped this shot.
October 20, 2004
Live Typhoon Tokage Blogging Pt. 5

Roads washed out. Going for a gamble, mountain roads. Last post until I get home. Here goes...
Live Typhoon Tokage Blogging Pt. 4

Gale force winds & unbelievable torrents of stinging rain.
Live Typhoon Tokage Blogging Pt. 3

I'm stuck in traffic.
Live Typhoon Tokage Blogging Pt. 2

River near work is 7 ft higher than normal.
Live Typhoon Tokage Blogging Pt. 1

Live shots of typhoon Tokage.
October 17, 2004
Costco Amagasaki Branch

Long, long escalator at Costco Amagasaki.
Kuidaore

Famous Osaka landmark with clown mascot. Nuff said.
Nepalese Rock Salt

T was importing this rock salt from Nepal, but stopped after receiving the first shipment. Somehow I understand why without asking.
Vaio U3 & Wordtank G50

Adam bought a Canon Wordtank G50 in Nipponbashi today. Much more compact than past models and dwarfed by my U3 micronote.
October 12, 2004
Capoeira

My cousin Nana wanted a cameraphone pic of the Capoeira meet. Here you go, girl.
Shogako Statue

For some reason, I absolutely hate this statue. Lensworthy, though.
October 04, 2004
Evil Monkey Disciples for Truth

The banana display at my local gourmet supermarket,
Liberal.