Bicycles of Japan : Sudare Roof

Sudare, 簾 roof to keep Wan-chan out of the sun.

Bicycles of Japan : Sudare Roof

Sudare, 簾 roof to keep Wan-chan out of the sun.

Gobō (牛蒡) ゴボウ – Burdock Chips

I like Gobō, so when I saw this in the shops I had to buy some as it sounds like a good idea, sadly the taste isn’t so good.

Aichi Triennale 2010 starts tomorrow 21st August.

http://aichitriennale.jp/en/
Photo is of the sculpture by Yayoi Kusama installed in the Takashimaya dept. store at Nagoya Station.

Obon Festival at Honji, Nagoya.

Nagoya Station twin towers and Nagoya Lucent Tower in the background.

the Supercar album called Answer

Great artwork on the limited edition version. It’s their best album as well.

Mozo mall in Yamadanishi, Nagoya

I think it’s the biggest mall in Nagoya.
Do not go at the weekend, it is very crowded.

60 plates of Japanese plastic food samples.

食品サンプル（しょくひんサンプル）I think that’s the most I’ve ever seen in one window.

Bakery at Yamadanishi, Nagoya

German beer in Ichinomiya last night…

… and my head hurts today

Old but useful.

This bicycle may be old but look at all the extras. Lights, rearview mirror, Bell AND horn. Drinks holder, umbrella holder, rear cart and waterproof basket.