Strange Shop Names: Starvations

I think I'm going to begin a series of these, because there are just so many here. English shop names in Japan seem to be really popular, but among them lie these downright weird ones that will make you snicker, giggle, gasp or just stand there confused and dumbfounded asking "Why?". I see them all the time, especially when shopping. And believe me, when I've got to the point where I can't lift my arms past my belly button because I'm carrying so many bags that I actually stop to snap a picture--it's gotta be good. And here you go: Starvations.

Free Hugs

Yea, I think I was the only one to take him up on this. Most of the Japanese people around didn't even look at him.

Sakura Season Come to a Close

The cherry blossoms are nearing the end of their two week life span (yes I know, so much hype for such a short run!) but it's really one of the most beautiful sights to behold cherry blossoms at sunset...and pretty much any other time of the day as well--they're just so pretty! Not a huge array of photos or videos this time around as this year weather was simply crappy most of the time (especially on our days off, which was just awesome) and colder than last year, so we didn't get to see them as much as we would have liked. The sakura have already begun to fall in some places. Til next year...

Vacuuming...Outside?

Can't remember what happened to the footage, but a while ago I saw a lady cleaning the steps of Nagoya Station (yes, the biggest station in the city) with a small cordless vacuume. Now this was inside the station, which I still think is a bit excessive, but she's got nothing on this lady. This lady was cleaning the outside of the Immigration Office with cordless vacuum. It's outside! There's no reason to take the dirt away--because more is just going to come back immediately. Someone should get here a broom.

Japanese Supermarket Fish Tank

My last day at Kozoji ECC, I arrived at the station early to stop at the grocery store. Now, I never really go to this particular grocery store, and when I have, I just ran in and out because clock-in time was approaching. But today I had some time to wander, and boy was I kicking myself for not bringing my camera (sorry for the crappy quality by the way, this video was taken on my iphone)...in the corner of this supermarket there is a big fish tank with what appears to be sharks...for sale...in a grocery store...does that seem strangely awesome so anyone else, or it is just me?

Rocky II

I'm just going to come out and say it: I've become one of those people that is obsessed with their dog, and thinks that everyone else is as crazy about him as I am--so much so that I have no intention of ever NOT making videos or snapping a tons of pictures of him. Forgive me. Here's the second Rocky video installment, two of many more more to come. Can't say I didn't warn you.