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Inhale
Every time I swear at the perfidy of the French government, I calm myself by remembering all my good friends in that country and the wonderful times we’ve had over…
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A kokeshi is a wooden doll or a dildo, depending on the context
This week is marked by extraordinarily hot weather. I think the French heat wave that melted the cheese and boiled the wine in 2003 decided on a Japanese vacation this…
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Honmaguro
Interesting display for Honmaguro in seafood section at Jusco.
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Unknown Hard
If WinXP has an aneurism during re-installation and defaults to the Blue Screen of Death, with the dreaded error 000021a and the mysteriously simple descriptor: “Unknown Hard”, slap the monitor…
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Nepal
In response to questions regarding the beauty of Nepalese women, Taro answered that you never really see Nepalese women in Nepal. They are traditionally kept hidden from view.
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Soapland Diaries
Busy three day weekend. Had to go clear out remaining stuff at my little sister’s apartment in Sakai on Saturday (the stalker incident left her shaken and we didn’t let…
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Under the Table
Amazing Japan Factoid of the Day: In Japan, you can run your fingers under the bar without getting grossed out because NOBODY STICKS GUM ON THE BOTTOM OF BARS OR…
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Chopstick Art
See my chopstick art. See what Merin will look like at 40.
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Recharging
I have no idea where the flux capacitors or whatever this refers to were located, but this sign says, “recharging.”
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Taro’s house
Electric pole in front of Taro’s house.
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Go-Go Yubari
Pictured here is a slice of Yubari melon, the most expensive melon in the world, just before consumption. Yum.
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Excelsior
Certainly something I had never seen before. The accordion is an antique Excelsior, which probably costs 15 times more than the yukata the girl is dressed in.
