Photographs from a small group of islands
Despite Japanese waistlines being nowhere near as whopping as those wobbling about in the West, there are still a dazzling amount of desserts on display covering all conceivable kinds of confectionery.
However, having a burgeoning belly myself, I generally steer well clear of such fattening foodstuffs, although this particular cake was way too compelling. And, as advertised, it was just as I, erm, imagined.
How about yours?
Quite what the landlord of this Tokyo apartment building lied about isn’t completely clear.
It’s possible that it could have been connected to the conveniently close vending machine that contains condoms rather than the more conventional cola.
Although probably more likelier is that it was in relation to the preposterously close proximity of a busy road and railway.
But that said, the building could simply have been named in a nod to the long tradition of German romantic songs, although considering its decidedly drab decor, that could be deemed downright deceptive too.
Tokyo is absolutely packed with places offering a whole host of services apart from simply getting sozzled, meaning that picking a new pub to patronise can be something of a gamble to say the least — risky even.
(click image for double-sized danger)
With most of Japan now in the midst of the bonus and booze-based hedonism that is the end of year party season, many a suffering salary man will be struggling with a stomach that is almost as out of control as his behaviour the previous evening.
Sensitive issues that probably make this particular restaurant something of a no-go area, although it arguably does give another meaning to dabbling in the dubious healing properties of hair of the dog.
(big thanks to the now back in Japan Cynical Traveller for the pic)
All in all, perhaps not the most appealing apparel in the world.
(click image double-sized dampness)
Due to the far from conservative contents of the shop, it’s not entirely clear whether this Tokyo retailer’s sign boasts a simple spelling slip,
or a somewhat saucy (but space lacking) suggestion.