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Everyday Things In Japan

These are just everyday things I saw on a pretty regular basis. I like the everyday, ordinary because it gives you an idea of how people really live and exist. Some of these I got used to seeing, others not. Might be boring for some, but for me it's a lot of what makes Japan uniquely Japan.

And for those viewing my photos who are Japanese or of Japanese heritage, my intent is not to ridicule but to point out those things that are different from what I normally see. My sincere and humble apologies if I offend.

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Shinkansen Bullet Train
Little bit closer

Shinkansen "Bullet Train"

 Cars of the Shinkansen
Cars of the Shinkansen		 Very comfy seats!
Japan Rail - Shinkansen - Green Car Seating

Very comfy seats!
Japan Rail - Shinkansen - Green Car Seating
Japan Rail - Shinkansen - Green Car Seating		 I had read about these and had hoped to see one and on our way back from Tokyo Tower...Voila!...there he was. It didn't look like a bad place to be, just a little cramped.
Police-In-A-Box, Near Tokyo Tower, Tokyo

I had read about these and had hoped to see one and on our way back from Tokyo Tower...Voila!...there he was. It didn't look like a bad place to be, just a little cramped.

 Being the stupid Americans that we are, we stood for a good half hour trying to figure out how this thing worked. I don't think we ever came up with a good explanation. And we were desperate for someone to come by and either park their car or get their car out. Nobody came.
Japanese Car Park, Tokyo

Being the stupid Americans that we are, we stood for a good half hour trying to figure out how this thing worked. I don't think we ever came up with a good explanation. And we were desperate for someone to come by and either park their car or get their car out. Nobody came.
Here's a larger view. Still baffled.
Japanese Car Park, Tokyo

Here's a larger view. Still baffled.

 Bridal Store Window Display
Wedding Dress, Tokyo

Bridal Store Window Display

 And for the bridesmaids, Tokyo
And for the bridesmaids, Tokyo
Attendant Attire, Tokyo
Attendant Attire, Tokyo		 and some more, Tokyo
and some more, Tokyo		 and still more, Tokyo
and still more, Tokyo
and a few more Tokyo
and a few more Tokyo		 Traffic signs letting you know what troubles are up ahead, Tokyo
Traffic signs letting you know what troubles are up ahead, Tokyo		 I don't know if these were office or apartments, but regardless they were pretty cool looking.
Check out the funky building, near the Tsukiji Fishmarket, Tokyo

I don't know if these were office or apartments, but regardless they were pretty cool looking.
Closer look at the funky building, near the Tsukiji Fishmarket, Tokyo
Closer look at the funky building, near the Tsukiji Fishmarket, Tokyo		 Gas Station (notice the hoses are from above), Tokyo
Gas Station (notice the hoses are from above), Tokyo		 ....you'd see the apartment buildings, which housed hundreds of families, all decked out with their bedding hanging over the sides. Saturday was cleaning day for most of Tokyo. There are even little clips especially made to make sure your bedding doesn't slide off the rail and onto the ground below.
Usually on Saturday

....you'd see the apartment buildings, which housed hundreds of families, all decked out with their bedding hanging over the sides. Saturday was cleaning day for most of Tokyo. There are even little clips especially made to make sure your bedding doesn't slide off the rail and onto the ground below.
We saw this crab in the red light district
We saw this crab in the "red light district"		 Upclose crab
Upclose crab		 Believe it or not, we didn't frequent McD's that often. I did get a Coke there and the staff was friendly, polite, efficient, accurate, quick and bowed when I left thanking me again. Try getting THAT kind of service at your local McDonalds.
Macky D's!

Believe it or not, we didn't frequent McD's that often. I did get a Coke there and the staff was friendly, polite, efficient, accurate, quick and bowed when I left thanking me again. Try getting THAT kind of service at your local McDonalds.
And one of those where I'm not exactly sure what's being advertised, but it sure is interesting. Caught my attention!
This has got to be one of the oddest signs I saw. Tokyo

And one of those where I'm not exactly sure what's being advertised, but it sure is interesting. Caught my attention!

 This was on my way from Tokyo to Kamakura, but I saw plenty nearly everywhere I went.
Instead of a car parking garage, they have a bike parking garage

This was on my way from Tokyo to Kamakura, but I saw plenty nearly everywhere I went.

 This was in a subway/train station. Love the color. Love that they have a phone book, STILL located with the phone, and NOT chained down to the phone stand. Go figure! In the U.S.....well heck we don't even have phone books at public phones, much less ones that stay there longer than 30 seconds. Amazing!
Telephone With Phone Book, Tokyo

This was in a subway/train station. Love the color. Love that they have a phone book, STILL located with the phone, and NOT chained down to the phone stand. Go figure! In the U.S.....well heck we don't even have phone books at public phones, much less ones that stay there longer than 30 seconds. Amazing!
There was quite a bit of construction going on at Kenchoji Temple, Kamakura, where this picture was taken. Isn't that cute!
Digger, Kamakura

There was quite a bit of construction going on at Kenchoji Temple, Kamakura, where this picture was taken. Isn't that cute!
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Guest 29-May-2007 10:08
i stayed in the same Rokan when i was in japan. I miss the place..
Guest 23-Sep-2004 02:55
Thanks, Andy! It's fun to relive! ---Sara
glamis23-Sep-2004 02:53
:-D Thanks, Andy! ---Sara
Guest 20-Sep-2004 19:26
Thanks for the great photos of everyday things. This really brings back memories of my trip there, I'm glad that you had the foresight to take these photos as well as the more "touristy" ones - Andy
glamis28-Jan-2004 14:42
Thank you very much! I enjoyed my trip very much and would go back in a heartbeat.
Guest 28-Sep-2003 02:09
Wow! Excellent gallery! I feel like I've just taken a trip to Japan. I've always wanted to go there and this is the kind of stuff I hope to see there!
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