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September 9, 2006
by rdo
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Two Words: Monkey Park

This photo caught our monkey friend with his mouth open, since he was yelling something about expecting a really big banana for having to pose with these two idiots. Now, anyone who knows me is certainly aware of my affinity … Continue reading

September 7, 2006
by rdo
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Two machiya in Kyoto

Most machiya, including that housing the Nunoya ryokan, include a nice enclosed garden. Finally managing to get out of Saijo for a few days of travel before returning stateside, we spent a few days in the old Japanese capital of … Continue reading

August 13, 2006
by rdo
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Noodles and beer

I’m pretty sure I’ll be able to get this one up on Engrish.com Yesterday was the beginning of the O-bon holiday in Japan, during which most people go home to the countryside to visit their families and pray to their … Continue reading

August 10, 2006
by rdo
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Willie Winkie

In honor of the Willie Winkie bakery’s answering my “needs” with good combustible sandwiches, I have adopted their name as my new euphemism for the male genitalia. There’s definitely been a change in the retail environment here in Saijo since … Continue reading

August 7, 2006
by rdo
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Hoppy McBathtime

This Coke machine takes payment via infrared transmission, cellular phone screen reader, or cellphone IC (prepaid?) card. This is in a city with no wi-fi access points. Internet access has turned out to be another technical challenge out here in … Continue reading