Mooney Over Japan

Photos from late August on one of the few good weather days. Tokyo-Chofu to/from Oshima Island and vicinity aboard one of the approximately 15 Mooneys in all of Japan.

Engrish

On the front of the 10th floor soft drink vending machine, IBM office, Tokyo:

CANNED BEVERAGE MAKES YOU REFRESH.
    WE CAREFULLY DID THE BEST SELECTION.
        THEY ARE OUTSTANDING AMONG OTHERS.

Better than my Japanese unfortunately.

Tokyo Weather

Yesterday (Monday) was "Health and Fitness Day" (or something like that), giving most Japanese workers a long holiday weekend. Japanese holidays are so practical. Friday's downpours suggested the weekend would be a washout, but all three days and even today, Tuesday, have been absolutely beautiful with sunshine, blue skies, moderate temperatures, and low humity. It's the best run of good weather since I arrived.

I don't watch much television at all, especially with this great weather, but I try not to miss Project Runway. What could be better than watching a bunch of neurotic fashion designers try to clothe starving (literally) models with materials scavenged from a dumpster (for example)? Season 3's final episode airs this week, and I'd like to see either Michael or Laura win.

UPDATE: Laura and Michael finished third and fourth, respectively. Now I can concentrate my limited television viewing on Torchwood and Battlestar Galactica.