Doraemon unjustly trapped in a claw
vending maching
Tokyo (Ueno neighborhood), Japan; Jan 27, 2005
too-tall
charlie
--Grace; Jan 22, 2005
That’s me; I’m too-tall Charlie
here in Japan (even though I’m just 6’ tall). We’ve
only been here a couple days and I’ve already smashed my
head on a door frame, countless places in subway cars, numerous
store awnings, and even a bathroom doorknob (don’t ask).
There are advantages, however, of being too-tall Charlie: 1) I
can survey the infinite sea of black-topped heads from a few inches
above the fray in a vain attempt to find our destination, and
2) it’s easy for Susan to spot me in a crowd.
Shibuya (a
neighborhood in Tokyo) at night
[Susan wanted to call
this entry "Big in Japan" but I vetoed it on the grounds
that very few of you would recall the classic 80's hit. Tell us
I'm wrong.]
Just came across this website and have to say
I am envious! I wanted to comment that if you think you stood
out in a crowd in Japan my husband is 6 feet 5 inches, blond and
wears size 15 shoes. We just moved here a couple of months ago
from the U.S. It's amusing to see people snicker as soon as he
walks by - at least it is to me, maybe not for him!
--Tonya (Machida, Japan); Mar 7, 2006
MTV kids, gangsta types and fans of Nickelback
should really get to grips and listen to one of the biggest bands
that ever existed... ALPHAVILLE! (pity they were a bit of a one
hit wonder).
--Ivan (Istanbul, Turkey); Nov 18, 2005
What's "Big in Japan"?...besides
Grace?
--VSP (Ontario, Canada); Aug 15, 2005
See below; it's an old song by a band
called Alphaville.
This is getting a bit scary. You guys
should be ashamed...
--Grace; Jun 11, 2005
That's awesome - I am just shocked you'd think
that I wouldn't remember Alphaville! Let me know when you get
back and I can burn it on a CD for you ;-)
