I actually ended up doing a lot today. I took the train to meet some friends and on the way decided to take some photos. This is a display that shows all the stops, your current location, direction of travel and estimated time of arrival to each stop. How convenient! Followed by a photo of the conductors booth.
I would say the public transportation in Japan is at least ten years ahead of NYC or Chicago.
I waited at a giant electronics superstore named "Bic Camera". These giant green booger monsters stood in the front, you could have your photo taken with them on this particular day. A few Japanese have asked me what Bic means, to which I reply, "shiranai".
So we met up and drove to a Yokohama indoor snowboard "park" creatively name "SNOVA". The place was small of course, but the talent there was big and I was impressed by my buddies snowboarding skills. This is me grabbing huge air, if I was that guy instead of me ;)
We stayed for about two hours and decided that since we were in the area, we would stop by the world famous Yokohama Chinatown for dinner. We arrived at the perfect time for picture taking. The colors were sublime and surreal.
Ten points to whomever translates these kanji first.
The temple we visited was intricate and flawless.
I'm not sure what this god is, but he scares the shit out of me! (Sorry mom, sometimes I have to use bad words to convey strong emotion. And I heard you say "shit" on accident before so maybe that's where I got it from? J/K :)
So much character, strength and beauty in this tree, desho...
This is not the most flattering photo I've taken of myself, but at least you get to see me in context.
I'm trying to start a "Dennis the Menace" cowlick trend, Criss Cross style. I'm starting to post too many photo's of myself. There is a word I just learned that partially describes this, "wakamama". It means acting for ones own interest, instead of acting in the best interest of the group. A very Japanese concept. That's your lesson for today.
I would say the public transportation in Japan is at least ten years ahead of NYC or Chicago. 
I waited at a giant electronics superstore named "Bic Camera". These giant green booger monsters stood in the front, you could have your photo taken with them on this particular day. A few Japanese have asked me what Bic means, to which I reply, "shiranai". 
So we met up and drove to a Yokohama indoor snowboard "park" creatively name "SNOVA". The place was small of course, but the talent there was big and I was impressed by my buddies snowboarding skills. This is me grabbing huge air, if I was that guy instead of me ;) 
We stayed for about two hours and decided that since we were in the area, we would stop by the world famous Yokohama Chinatown for dinner. We arrived at the perfect time for picture taking. The colors were sublime and surreal. 
Ten points to whomever translates these kanji first. 
The temple we visited was intricate and flawless. 
I'm not sure what this god is, but he scares the shit out of me! (Sorry mom, sometimes I have to use bad words to convey strong emotion. And I heard you say "shit" on accident before so maybe that's where I got it from? J/K :)
So much character, strength and beauty in this tree, desho... 
This is not the most flattering photo I've taken of myself, but at least you get to see me in context. 
I'm trying to start a "Dennis the Menace" cowlick trend, Criss Cross style. I'm starting to post too many photo's of myself. There is a word I just learned that partially describes this, "wakamama". It means acting for ones own interest, instead of acting in the best interest of the group. A very Japanese concept. That's your lesson for today.
2 comments:
I know how scary and uncomfortable it could be to find yourself in a universe light years different from the one you are used to, but let me tell you, my friend, I am so proud of you...you are doing great ;). I can't be happier seeing how one by one things are starting to fall into place...olia
Never heard that term before... but you are right to think that it is an important concept in Japanese culture. You're picking stuff up there like a #$*@ sponge! (censored for your mom LOL)
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