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Since you asked… (Japan Blogs)
If you are interested in finding more blogs with Japan-related content, be sure to stop by the JapanBloggers Webring and browse the members list. You’re more than welcome to join us if you maintain a blog that suits the application criteria. After joining (or even if you aren’t into the “webring” thing), you’ll probably want to join the JapanBloggers Mailing List (Yahoo.com account required – Register today! It’s free! Non-fattening! And all that other good shit!). A complete list of members in the webring: Aberrations on a Picture Book Achikochi AdamGraunke.com Adrift in Japan Adventurasia :: The Lounge alive in kyoto andrea’s photo blog Antipixel Aranami art and japanese culture…
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Why I Love Beer
It removes inhibitions. I met this girl ten seconds ago. Bill (on the left) may have met her before, but how the hell do I know. She came in after my cousin Tait (who I have misspelled as “Tate” until now, sorry cuz) called her. Jeez, I have no idea what has happened since that Spirytus shot. I’ll shut up now, sorry.
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It’s Amore
Two-story driving range in Nara. Reminded me of Black Rain.
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Toilet Roll Art
True art. In the guy’s john at Osaka University.
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Awaji Bridge
Blue skies, open road.
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CS: Source Beta
CS: Source is out! Counter-Strike on the HL2 engine! So far, only a fraction of the players are actually playing seriously, almost everyone is experimenting with the new physics enabled by this awesome engine. NVG goggles, as pictured here, got a serious power-up, as did flashbangs. No more of the screen just whiting out crap, now you get double/blurry vision and a screeeeching headache when you get flashed as well. If you have a paid copy of Condition Zero, you qualify to beta test CS: Source. A tip: Join servers with a max capacity of 20 or under. If you don’t, prepare for serious lag. Either way, you’ll have lotsa…
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Sumoto Jinja
Front view of Sumoto shrine.
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Macha Calpis
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.
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Nappy
“Cleanup on aisle 1 – there’s nappy all over the place!”
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Habu Chui
Beware of mamushi (a type of poisonous snake). In the mountains near my house.
