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Thursday, September 1, 2011

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words, Part 2

Now, I present to you a random collection of photos that describe daily life in Japan. Or moments that made an impression.


Imagine you have no knowledge of the Japanese language... would you know how to work this microwave? If you're like me, then the answer is no, and you too would be very grateful for the little pictures that hint at the buttons' functions. And in debt to your Japanese friend who kindly translated them all for you. As for now, I don't claim to know everything that is written on the microwave, but it has gotten better. Regardless, I will never take an American microwave for granted, ever again.


Clean public transportation! Major win for this country! Thank you, Japan =)


The excitement of finding cookies with the same name as one of your Japanese-American friends =)


Finding clothes with your state's name written on it...


Squatting toilets. 'Nough said.


Wait. I take that back. Instructions on how to use a western toilet. O_o Please, no one confuse it for a squatting toilet...


Fake eyelashes = instant makeover.


A match made in heaven: mochi and green tea.


Scenery on my way to work.


Just another street performace in Osaka. This one got broken up by the police.


I don't trust any hairstylist other than my hairstylist at home. Not a huge problem, but the bangs can get out of hand.


It's actually quite easy to get your five minutes of fame in Japan.


One of my three birthday cakes this year. (I know, I'm a lucky girl! =D) This one was a homemade roll cake from my English club students.



"Th-th-th-that's all folks!" Stay tuned for the pictures of Engrish. Those are too good to not share.