Just a little stroll down the
"Shopping Street" I live on.

I went for a walk last night with Don-san's digital camera, just to try it out. I'm still trying to decide which camera to get...

0908001.jpg 18.79 Kb Yes, they even have vending machines for batteries here. Soon, they will have a huge vending machine that spits out vending machines...	0908002.jpg 48.36 Kb This is a fruit stand (picture taken at night). There are many such stands along the average shopping street. Most of the time the prices are fair. Sometimes though, they package the fruit in nice gift-wrap, and sell it for an outrageous price. From what I can tell, gift giving is important, and I think expensive friut is a favorite.	0908003.jpg 33.14 Kb This is one of a trillion little restaurants. It probably has one or two special dishes, and a few loyal customers... life is simple.
0908004.jpg 27.31 Kb I just thought these "caution" signs were interesting. The Japanese seem to go the extra mile to be friendly...	0908006.jpg 23.88 Kb This contraption, I'm told, is a sushi delivery moped. Eat your heart out Dominos (I've seen Dominos delivery mopeds too).

Hope you like the pics... let me know.