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Map gift
A train map appears mysteriously at our doorstep.
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Sidewalk
Because of all the construction in our neighborhood, the past year has seen the local sidewalks dug up and patched over three or four times. But it has finally drawn to a close. For the past few weeks, the curb-layers were building new edging and yesterday the bricks were delivered. They worked hard this weekend…
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Takamado Hime-sama
I had a chat with a princess.
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Subway ad copy
Just a little strange.
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3 blocks in Ginza
The Apple Store opened in Ginza today. The lines stretched for three and a half long blocks–a three and a half hour wait. I just gawked at the people standing in line. UltraBob came all the way from Zushi just to stand in line. He looks very happy here (near the end of the line)…
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Christmas Campaigns
Marketing gone mad
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Multipurpose cleaner
Jokester in charge of the signs…
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Midnight ramen
Late-night snacking in Shinjuku. Where to dine when the trains stop running? Street-side stalls ply their trade into the wee hours. Ramen is Tokyo’s favorite apres-bar sustenance.
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Cones in action
Traffic cones at work in Tokyo.
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Winter blossoms
Even in unseasonably warm weather, these flowers bring winter to mind.
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