video from inside starbucks (sorry about the noise)

Shibuyas famous scramble intersection

More sushi pictures...

My favorite cheap sushi joint in Shinjuku. 1 plate is 100 yen

This is a dead Cicada. If it were alive, and it was summer, it would be making the most insane noise you've ever heard coming from an insect. its actual size is about twice its appearance here.

Here's a pretty awesome shot of some Japanese politicians (or would-be politicians. I'm pretty sure these guys lost) campaigning on the street. During the summer these guys are out all the time with megaphones and signs. I think these guys yelled at us after we took their picture

No Smoking

In case you can't read it, the text says: "The cool cowboy flicks his cigarette butt into the street. But he lives in an old movie." Signs like this one are posted all over tokyo. This one is my personal favorite

I've decided to try to pick up this blog again after what has now been about 17 months or so... I wonder if anyone will notice?