Signage for public places is very thorough - using as many pictures as possible to accommodate the many travelers from overseas. Hiroshima, Japan by Tim Jekel
Politician's Van in Kobe, Japan the day before an election
If this doesn't bring in customers in Japan in the middle of summer, I don't know what does!
The Otsuka Museum in Japan is a curious place. There are hundreds of reproductions of Western Masterpieces, brought to the Japanese public courtesy of Mr. Otsuka, a pharmaceutical tycoon. One can praise Mr. Otsuka for bringing such treasures to Japan, but there is also an oddness to the collection. While the 3 dimensional pieces work reasonably well, the paintings fall flat--they lack the luster of the oils and temperas of not only the originals, but also of painted reproductions. A printed ceramic tile technique was used for all works in the collection--hence my inclusion in the technology segment of the portal. Susan Brown, July 14, 2010
This is a bento boxed lunch purchased for consumption on the Bullet train in Japan. It is customary to purchase said bentos for long travel for office lunch, but frowned upon in Japanese society if eaten on a short distance train, or eaten while walking.
Otis' wife made these amazing chips at Otis' Tex-Mex Vegetarian Restaurant, Hiroshima, Japan . Keep in mind the portion of food in Japanese cuisine...very different from American portions. The restaurant, by the way, does offer chicken and beef.
