One of my best friends in 日本 is a Jamaican Rastafarian. He is married to a famous female Noh performer. He is always super happy and he says that it’s due to his wife. Noh Woman No Cry.

Had a 健康診断 recently and was delighted when the doctor said I was ひまん　👀

I and a group of foreigners got refused entry to a bar in Tokyo yesterday There was an Englishman, a Scotsman, an Irishman, an American, an Australian, a Canadian, a Korean, a Chinese guy, an Indian, a Nigerian and a Sri Lankan The manager said he could let us in without a Thai

Next time you’re feeling down remember life is all about perspective. I have a friend who eats three square meals a day, exercises daily, has sex almost every day, reads two books a week and yet every day he still complains about how much he hates prison

Anyone remember this from around the turn of the century? Many a McDonald’s was eater

I think this is my favorite picture that I’ve taken in Japan. Two 7-Eleven side by side.

In Japanese news today. Over 100 foreign tourists wrongly turned up in Kyoto for the World Anagram Championship when in fact it was being held in Tokyo.

I wish there was a way to filter out all the AI voiced YouTube videos that use stockpiled pictures/catroons.

A day shopping with my daughter in Niigata. A Panama hat, a Paul Smith t shirt and some cheese for me. Not a bad haul. I’ll worry about the bill later

Yesterday Isetan had an event where if you spent ¥30000 you got a chance at a lottery I spent that and went to the booth to take part. There was a couple messing with their receipts and ushered us forward whereupon I immediately drew the top prize Was only ¥5000 but still

Never seen these before in Japan and immediately they’re on the discount shelves.

I’ve always liked classical music while knowing nothing about it. Can anyone suggest some music of an album of classical classics?

To borrow from a phrase “I’m sweating cats and dogs” going up the local mountain

Wanted to slim down or I’d have to buy new summer wardrobe . I’m not going to reach my goal, unless I quit fruit, but my average daily loss is perfect. I also carry muscle so I feel my body fat is around 20% 18 days to go.

Happy where I am at nearly 58.

Old guy spotted evaporating at Zenkoji

Start of our 祇園祭 last night

Today is my Japaniversary. 32 years ago today I came to Japan. I came here young and poor but eager and after 31 years of hard work, tears, sweat and toil I can now confirm that I’m now no longer young.

End of our 祇園祭 for one more year