So my girlfriend and I decided to go bike riding in Asakusa. Its supposed to be only 200 yen to rent a bike for the day. Finally, something inexpensive to do right?? Yeah, well the bike place was closed, but we decided to walk around anyway. These are the random things I snapped:
So I guess they celebrate Christmas here in Japan! Thats good news for the homesick gaijin.
Thats a lot of ribbon.
Christmas paddles?
I think their Christmas stuff is up earlier than in America!
Cool looking temple in a desolate alleyway. Probably Shinto. Many people in Japan stop by Shinto and/or Buddhist temples and say prayers everyday, but they're not actually practicing a set religion.
"About 70 percent of Japanese profess no religious membership,[6][7] according to Johnstone (1993:323), 84% of the Japanese claim no personal religion. And according to Demerath (2001:138), 64% do not believe in God, and 55% do not believe in Buddha.[8]Japanese streets are decorated on Tanabata, Obon and Christmas." -
Stefani says this sign represents the post office. I say i'm not eating in any restaurants near this sign.
Well, maybe this one. Just because of its great inventive name.
Mickey Mouse is very popular here. I see their smiling faces on the clothing of both children and adults every day under under headings like"world's famous mouse." Americans are only allowed to wear Mickey Mouse shirts while in Florida and near Disney World in Orlando.
This guy is having a nice little Sunday.
The dreaded Tokyo Crow. One landed on my head on my first day here – definitely a declaration of war. These things are friggin huge. This one mustve just been born. I read that they been trying to keep down their numbers, but their losing the fight. I wish I could join the battle. Read more here:
Half House. Half Boat.
Fender.
I think I saw this on an episode of Futurama. Actually its the Himiko boat and you can ride it from Asakusa to Odaiba. Heres the info: http://www.suijobus.co.jp/
Hey I recognize this billboard!
And these little dirty guys!
I guess pidgeons are gross birds worldwide.
Stop putting flies in the garbage.
Perfect combination?
One of those amazing automated car garages.
Should definitely eat here.
Or maybe here – great name!
Cigarettes make you stronger.
Every subway needs a giant fish.
And I leave you with this. May it haunt you, just as it will haunt me in my nightmares forever.
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