I kept this seat warm for you!

I rule my kingdom from this throne

So you have heard everyone talk about the amazing technology Japan has to offer. Probably about robots, sliding doors, vending machines and talking elevators. Well,  I am here to tell you about my favorite Japanese technological advancement: The Toilet.  I used to be one of those people that would never use a public toilet for number two. But now, feeling that movement in my bowels brings excitement knowing I will be using one of these amazing toilets.  Here are just a few of the amazing features:

• the seat is pre-warmed for you (by an internal heater not by someone else's butt)
• there is a bidet attached to help you get that fresh feeling
• after wetting your bottom, there is a drier to ensure your fanny gets...fanned
• bidet is available in boy and girl zone. I hope I don't need to explain that
• for shy people, there is a button attached that has either a flushing sound or music while you go so no one can hear you do your business

If these reasons didn't convince you than maybe the fact that the toilet seat rises and falls automatically using a sensor should convince you that this is one of the greatest inventions for humanity and harmony.

Pretty in Pink!

Established in 1952 by Barbie

No, this is not a photo with trick lighting. This pink monstrosity really is a chain store in Aeon Jusco malls across Japan.  This is not a candy store. This is not a kids shop. This is an adult woman's fashion and accessory shop. 
Not all clothing shops in Japan look like this. But I am pretty sure these extremely bright, eye sores are more common only in Japan.  Japanese girls love pink. It is "kawaii!" so where there is a demand there must be a supply.  Who knows maybe I might end up getting pink fluffy slippers and join the kawaii crowd.

Only in Japan...

I'd like to thank the Academy!

I'd like to thank my parents!

So I was looking through my pictures of Japan and I came across this jewel...well actually gold.  And since the Oscars just happened,  I thought'd be perfect.  This life size Oscar trophy is actually a girl wearing nothing a but a thong bikini painted in gold.  Yes, she is topless. And yes, those are real ( as if there were any doubt).

This picture was taken in Osu at a street festival. She was part of a group of men and women who were involved in a modern dance show.  After the show they were walking around asking for donations and taking pictures.  I couldn't resist.  And that pose was all her idea.

Only in Japan....