Maneki Neko Truck and Co.

You've all seen this cat - she beckons you to come into restaurants and stores...she is a "manekineko" which is translated as a "lucky cat" or literally, "invitation-cat". But you probably HAVEN'T seen such a large one next to a Pepto-Bismol P***Mobile such as this. On a day trip around Shimabara hanto (peninsula), I saw these - ah - indulgent rides. It's not Top Gear (in fact, I don't even think there were functional wheels on the pinkmobile!), but I hope you enjoy!









...can you find me in this picture below? Just look for the really crazy hair...







*** that stands for PINK, of course - my godson will be reading this, I'm sure! (~,^) v

Ono!

This picture just kills me. I live in Nishi (west) Isahaya, in an area called "New Town," so the taxis I always see have that written on the side. Apparently there's another area of town (I'm assuming it's near the reclaimed land area - that creature on the side of the taxi looks like one of the 'mudskipper' things that live there) called "Ono"...yes, we actually have a place called "Oh, no!"
Have a fabulous Friday!