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Where Civilized meets Kooky

 

Fukuoka

I guess it's not just the Koreans that obsess over "stamina" food.

Is this a car or a vacuum cleaner?

Ichiro!

Beer vending machine...you can find these on every block.

They sell sake as well!

The japanese equivalent of AM/PM burgers.

This RV sized bathroom was in our first hotel in Japan.

While it isn't super common, it isn't uncommon either to see women dressed in kimonos as everyday wear.

Vertical parking lot.

Where is he driving to? The moon?

I know it's junk food, but I wouldn't put that in your slogan.

A stuffed, felt version of the menu.

The hottest chicken delivery woman ever!

A cost-effective dog...5kg of food lasts a year and a half.

 

Nagasaki

Nagasaki was an absolutely charming city and was definitely the right choice as a place to visit. It was clean, organized, and maintained a perfect blend of modern and historical architecture.

This is where aliens can cross with their fawns.

Hypocenter memorial, directly below where the atomic bomb exploded.

Souped up ATV.

Mr. Miyagi

Tour group, complete with a flag to keep the team together.

Nagasaki pussycat.

This place was called 100 Yen Sushi...and yup, each plate was just about worth a dollar!

Art from New Zealand at the Peace Park.

Old style house.

Old style house.

My camera couldn't handle the crazy light in the Pachinko parlour.

Spectacles Bridge...named for the reflection it leaves in the river at night.

Used cigarette butts for sale...we actually saw less crazyness in Japan than we'd expected, but this is a notable oddity.

 

 

 

On the road to Nagasaki (Karatsu)

I don't know what Goo Day sells, but I don't want any.

Parade float.

Parade float.

Parade float.

Parade float.

Parade float.

Parade float.

Karatsu castle.

Karatsu castle from a distance.

View of the islands from Karatsu castle.

Monk strolling through the temple grounds.

Samurai suit.

Samurai suit.

Samurai suit.

Toy car angle 1.

Toy car angle 2.

 

Temple Street - Nagasaki

Just a block behind our hotel sat Temple Street, a narrow road maybe half a mile long that is lined with temple after temple after temple. We especially like the unique gargoyles and statues.

This narrow building is a public restroom.

This tree is made entirely out of wine corks.

Japanese garage door.

Tiny pickup truck.