store names, the first of many

okay, foreal. this CHILDRENS' clothes store is called "STARVATIONS". wtf. other stores yet to be photographed: jizzo, labia, titty...i am not even kidding you.

wise words

"we must create to counteract the forces that wish to erase our existence."
vinchen, street artist

the last of the dreams

Entertainer
My dream is entertainer. There are three reasons why I think this. First, I want to appear on television. Second, I wanto see shimada shunsuke. Third, I wan to go to a dressing room. So, I want to be an entertainer.

English Teacher
I want to be an English teacher like Ms. Yairo. There are three reasons why I think this. First, she is so cute and her voice is so cute. Second, she is the best teacher of all over the world. Third, I like to study and understand English. So, I want to be an English teacher.

rice harvests & mochi

on my walk to work

it is now rice harvesting season.
oh, it's also finally becoming autumn in terms of weather! last week was tsukimi (moon viewing) in which people go outside to look at the moon (sending messages of love to your family if you can't be with them) and eat mochi (which represents the roundness and fullness of the moon on that fall evening).

Oh! speaking of mochi-- did you know brown rice mochi exists?! i am v. excited!

for hard core rockers only

[reads: love me, suck me, spank me, etc.]

how can anyone NOT get laid after playing this guitar? and when will Japan cease to amaze/amuse me?

if i was a robot

how hilarious is this!? More HERE.

another fave:

end of yukata season

(photo by fellow JET Jamina)

it's finally getting cooler which means no more summer festivals (okonomiyaki on a stick, candied fruits, grilled squid/octopus, takoyaki, buttered potatoes, winning baby turtles/fishes, kakigoori ie shave ice, wearing yukatas, etc.) and BUGS EATING ME ALIVE.