Saturday, October 02, 2004

Large Plastic Ice Cream


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Originally uploaded by Jaqaroo.
I want one of these for my apartment; will I have to steal one? (I couldn't anyway) I'm sure I could buy one somewhere in this city. I wonder if they are only available in Japan? I don't remember seeing any in the UK.

Clock on a Pole


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Originally uploaded by Jaqaroo.
This clock was in the Saitama Children's Zoo, which we visited this morning. The zoo is one of those minor league type attractions. But the kids don't care because they can enjoy themselves almost anywhere, and the parents don't care because as long as it keeps the kids occupied they are happy and grateful... and it's much cheaper than Tokyo Disneyland, a true Major League attraction.
We had a good time though: the weather was lovely, the Lesser Panda babies were just too cute for words and the whole place had a certain amateur charm.

Thursday, September 30, 2004

Self Portrait with a Bottle of Water


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Originally uploaded by Jaqaroo.
This was at 10:00 this morning, the sun at my back. The yellow brick road is to help the blind find thier way. There is no similar help for the rest of us.

Blue Sky With Cables


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Originally uploaded by Jaqaroo.
The sky above Tokyo was clear and blue this morning, with just the tangle of cable to block the view.

Tuesday, September 28, 2004

Recycled


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Originally uploaded by Jaqaroo.
I walk down the same streets every day and often don't notice the very stones under my feet. I wonder how many of us are sleeping walking through our own lives and don't realize it?
But how would you?

Sunday, September 26, 2004

Green Tea


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Originally uploaded by Jaqaroo.
There's a lot of green tea in Japan and a lot vending machines from where you buy it.