I befriended an American jazz singer, Jeremy, performs at Disney shows in Chiba. We caught the first train home in the morning in opposite directions - he and his friends had to perform that morning at 9am..
Saturday, 7 April 2007
A night out in Shinjuku - Fri 30 Mar
Bert and I went for a night out exploring the nightlife in Shinjuku. Bert picked up and I happened to spot him leaving the club. He explained he would see me the following afternoon.
I befriended an American jazz singer, Jeremy, performs at Disney shows in Chiba. We caught the first train home in the morning in opposite directions - he and his friends had to perform that morning at 9am..
I befriended an American jazz singer, Jeremy, performs at Disney shows in Chiba. We caught the first train home in the morning in opposite directions - he and his friends had to perform that morning at 9am..
Plastic food shops and the big cock monument at Kappabashidoori, Tokyo
I went hunting the plastic food shops, because it really piqued my sense of novelty. But not before a delicious mini can of melon creamsoda Fanta.
When I asked at the post office for directions to the street, I was told enthusiastically by the helpful man working there, in Japanese, to look out for a statue of a chef (or "kokku" in Japanese) and turn right. He then added brightly, in English, "Big cock! Big cock monument!" I had to leave the post office very quickly.
I was a little disappointed by the statue when I got there - I'd expected something bigger.
The items below are all made of plastic. There is this, and much more. If they look delicious, they should - they're designed to sit in food shop windows, to entice customers in to buy the real thing.
When I asked at the post office for directions to the street, I was told enthusiastically by the helpful man working there, in Japanese, to look out for a statue of a chef (or "kokku" in Japanese) and turn right. He then added brightly, in English, "Big cock! Big cock monument!" I had to leave the post office very quickly.
I was a little disappointed by the statue when I got there - I'd expected something bigger.
The items below are all made of plastic. There is this, and much more. If they look delicious, they should - they're designed to sit in food shop windows, to entice customers in to buy the real thing.
Kamakura deity of fertility and children - Thu 29 Mar
This was a touching place to visit. I wrote a paper wish for Keiko and tied it to a wishing stand.
All of the little dolls represent deceased children.
Mothers of deceased children come to dress the statues in children's clothes.
The was a subterranean shrine tunnel network, with a ceiling so low that the Japanese visitors were crouching.
All of the little dolls represent deceased children.
Mothers of deceased children come to dress the statues in children's clothes.
The was a subterranean shrine tunnel network, with a ceiling so low that the Japanese visitors were crouching.
Kamakura Buddha - Thu 29 Mar
To my surprise, for a mere 20 yen (near enough to 20 cents), you could pay to go INSIDE the great buddha statue.
Looking up into the buddha's head from inside.
I can't resist the Engrish.
Shibuya love hotel hunting - Wed 28 Mar
I went hunting exotic love hotels. I was a little disappointed with my luck. My best find wasn't too shabby though - this one had some pretty flashy rooms on preview on their menu board.
Up, up and away?
The twenties come to the neon eighties.
This MUST feel like being on a game show.
A swim with the dolphins?
Up, up and away?
The twenties come to the neon eighties.
This MUST feel like being on a game show.
A swim with the dolphins?
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