Two-story driving range in Nara. Reminded me of Black Rain.

True art. In the guy’s john at Osaka University.

Blue skies, open road.

Front view of Sumoto shrine.

Quite possibly the grossest drink I have ever seen. Macha-flavored Calpis (green tea-flavored cultured yogurt drink). Didn’t even warrant a taste test.

“Cleanup on aisle 1 – there’s nappy all over the place!”

Beware of mamushi (a type of poisonous snake). In the mountains near my house.

Lanterns at bon odori.

This is an excellent example of why not to install a toilet under a staircase. Taken at an unremarkable Korean yakiniku shop in Sannomiya last night.

Bill warming up for the doubles finals match after an improvised tequila-and-ramune infusion. At this point in the day, his blood alcohol can usually be used as fuel for small methanol engines or as an organic alternative to Drano (insofar as it will melt frogs).