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Post-perfectionistic Japan
Oh…look at the time!!!
Its five minutes past five (closing time), and Im still inside the Tokyo National museum. Who would belive…such inconsiderate behavior was tolerated!
I certainly dont think this “flawless entity of furniture” was an intende part of the exibition, but it definitely states the contemporary and yet historical intent to keep things in order!
On the other hand. The road to HELL is paved with such good intentions (according to Madonna). And incidents do happen, where on wonders “what the h**** were they thinking?” Such as this dark alley, containing….an image of the post-perfectionistic Japan! So disturbing….
Can not look…a collection of trash, my eyes hurt!!!
YOU ARE HERE!!!
Lots of people spend a lifetime searching for themself. Aimlessly looking in the shadows…however, many take a crack at the eastern mystics, religions and philosophies.
Who would believe, right beside “The Pine Tree where Buddhist Priest Rennyo Hung His Robe” THAT is were I was. Finally and most important, I had found myself.
The one legged prostitute lamp!!!
Who would not want this exquisite piece of furniture…?
It will certainly brighten up your day…
Osaka, where the cat is not hello kitty.
No one messes with…
Namco cat in Osaka Japan
the über-cute namco cat….love it!
Shinjuku host boy look part deux
It never ends…obsession with fashion and unmuscular-gazelle bodies.
Mantra of the host boy “If it does not look right in a mirror, its just not right…”
Bento box lunch á la Sushi
For lunch or breakfast, bento is a remarkably fresh & organised cuisine ready to go (sloppy junk-burgers with dripping dressing soaked in trans-fat oil, that’s a NO NO!!!!)
The bento box concept originated…(i don’t know). But you can buy it practicaly everywhere. And it is such a nutritious strike of geniosity, no wonder the japanese keep working all daylong…
Sushi edition include: egg, to the far left is Tunafish (not hermitacly selaed tin-can edition), king shrimp, squid, salmon, omelette and ikura (salmon roe/giant caviar)
Bambooo leaf (-substitute) is usually brought into the mix, so the different ingredients wont showell, turining into a bento-mess.
Yum (^_^*)
Akihabara, the dark side of peace & harmony
On the surface, the Japanese seem exceptionally well adjusted, smart and content. The concept of Wa, states the importance of working and living together in peace and harmony, avoiding confrontation is essential.
And it looks good…on the surface!
Proverb of the day “Deru kui wa utareru” Its better to conform than to stand out. (Or maybe not?)
Fat people vs. skinny people
An “unusual” classification of people. The concept though is universal, everyone entering a public lavatory must be separated and classified. If not, there would be total caos and confusion…right?
And for people who are not too fond of their apperance (in the sharp revealing fitting room light), a tool to tackle the obstacles of life in the modern beauty oriented world is provided. Very convenient!
Host boy caught in the headlights
The enigmatic japanese smile
Mrs. Beckham would not stand a chance.
In Japan, poute is out!
A strange thing though; the japanese smile is not nesseserally a symbol of happiness or acceptance as in western culture. The j-smile can imply everything from sadness, embarrassment, confusion or that they “dont know”.
The j-smile is a powerfull act in the silent culture of japan, where avoiding conflict and confrontations is essential. Practice makes perfect…
They even have developed a camera with smile recognition software, which snaps on the cue of a smile.
That camera would probably not work with me and my gloomy scandinavian partners in karaokecrime, just not that chippy…ha!
Leaving the center, in serch of The edge 
