Daily life in Kochi: beauty, strangety, and a healthy dose of Engrish

my bicycle posing in front of the Awa coast on our first mini-tour

the finals of a breakdance competition in Obiyamachi

I considered getting this hat to wear to class, 

but thought it would be inappropriate on a number of levels 

I have always wanted to be part of a professional dance cream

If you find yourself discussing this with the trash can, you may already be lost

yo dawg, rappers these days, 

they straight cheesy 

that's a lot to hear from an instrument of dental hygiene that came from a vending machine

"Kasugai Peas & You"

Also the title of a popular self-help book about kasugai pea addiction 

a cryptic letter? 

maybe my favorite thus far.

can't you just envision someone descending from high above when he's at his lowest point, 

tossing him this bag and heartily reciting these inspiring words?

Ashtray Wisdom: Courtesy of Big Tobacco

     There are standing ashtrays all over the city, all with various pictures and slogans, but all regarding what to do and what not to do when smoking. Interestingly, these are all made by one of the biggest tobacco corporations in Japan... good advertising I guess? Well they sure got my attention.

These are some of my favorites.

this one wishes it was a haiku

and this one wishes it was a Buddhist koan

message: give your cigarettes the love they deserve. and uh... buy more

did the weathervane alert the fire department?

damn. i gotta get me one of those