Friday, November 12, 2010

JAPAN BONUS 4: Japanese Bikes

With roads so cramped and small, its no wonder so many people ride
motor bikes and bicycles so much.  Some of them, very unique. Some of
them seriously cool.  Some just plain weird.

This bike is clean, simple and awesome.

DAY 6: Harajuku Love.

"Harajuku...Harajuku desu"...I love the trains in Japan.



JAPAN BONUS 3: The Cat Cafe

OK, let me just say first that the Cat Cafe is simply a brilliant idea, and again
something I wish we could have here in the States.  But for many obvious,
glaring reasons, something like this could NEVER work here, because
Americans are just too damn stupid. I'm not going to get into why I think
something like this would fail miserably here and be more trouble than its
worth, but I am sure you can figure some of it out on your own.

There are several cat cafes in Japan, we went to one Linda found near our
hotel. The concept of the cat cafe, is a nice place to relax, drink some coffee
or tea, and pet and play with kitties.  For $10, you get to stay for an hour or
so, you get one drink, and your spirits get inevitibly lifted.

OMG, Munchkins are freaking hilarious....and uber kawaii.

DAY 5: Our First Day in Tokyo

Going from Kyoto to Osaka to Tokyo was definitely a good decision.  This way, we
gradually worked our way up to the big city. Tokyo is freaking insane. The girls had
some serious shopping to do, so Jim, Tom and I set out for the Meguro district to
find the Parasite Museum. Going off my GPS lead us into a neighborhood for a
while, but got us in the right area, then using Tom's iPhone we homed in on the
right spot.

It was also raining again which sucked.

JAPAN BONUS 2: Signs, Graffiti, Stickers & More - PART 4

OK, I need to find someone who can read Japanese. I want to know if this
says, "For a good time call", found on a bathroom stall wall.

DAY 4: Osaka again...

On day 4 we checked out of our hotels in Kyoto.  Tom and Kris left for
Tokyo and Linda and I went to Osaka for another day to find some
stuff we missed.


JAPAN BONUS 2: Signs, Graffiti, Stickers & More - PART 3

How many parts are there to JAPAN BONUS 2? Several. :)