In the middle of an unusually lengthy September break, and one that sadly won’t be seen again for another six years, what better way to spend the day than having a decidedly long outdoor lunch filled with laughter and lots of lager?
Archives for September 2009
Terrific Japanese truck
For a fair number of people, ‘pimping’ their ride, as one particular TV programme rather loudly proclaims, is a popular pastime. The trouble is, if one works horribly long hours with hardly any time off, there’s very little time left to go cruising in a car, let alone get it customised.
So, the next best thing, it would seem, is to tackle one of the company’s trucks instead. And, in this case at least, whilst only a run-of-the-mill workhorse, the results are more than worthy of a mention.
Especially so when it’s at the lights, in the light.
Tranquil time out #57
Local festival lift
Living long term in Japan is not without its frustrations, and a phenomenally infuriating number of them there can be at times, but stumbling upon a sight such as this a few streets from home can,
with its happiness,
and history,
quickly turn a grimace,
into a grin.
And one which may even stay put,
long after the procession has lumbered past.
(Un)controlled convenience?
Old style honesty box-based convenience stores/stalls may not maintain the same mindboggling amount of merchandise as their modern-day models, but providing one has only gone out to get some goya, they are still good.
And also, for those that are far from honest, they are free.
Gate ball golden goodness?
Baseball and football are certainly the top ranking sports in Japan, but the way things are going, that may only be for the time being, as, with the population rapidly shrinking and the ever-increasing number old people living longer and longer, gate ball might just become the next national sport.
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And with Tokyo bidding for the 2016 Olympic Games, this decidedly ponderous pastime could conceivably join the roster and compete with the likes of anything equestrian related as a must see competition; especially so as it combines all the important aspects of a spectator sport, such as skill,Â
teamwork,
tension,
and the odd bit of intricate technique.
Along with even the occasional flourish when it comes to fashion.