As I was walking around Tamagawa river taking photos, bumped into this group of Students (?) taking photos and having fun.
Big smiles, a lot of passion.
Have no idea how they captured me.
End of summer , Sunflower
Harajuku – Cat Street in BW
Netflix in Japan
Finally, Netflix has started their services in Japan.
From first browse, Hulu still have more contents, but I prefer Netflix and their original productions.
Have a month to experience both and decide.
トキワ荘
This Nishi Shinjuku building is about to be demolished.
Too bad as another part of history will disappear
Ricoh GR
Wanted a quality camera for street photography.
Mirrorless, Ricoh GR II, Other…
And then decided to purchase the Ricoh GR, a bit less features than GR II, no WiFi. But much cheaper.
I carry it with me in my bag and expect to take photos (almost) every day.
First photo is the Shinjuku “installation”. It is an area which always has interesting commercials, events.
Photo is not that good; so need to improve the way I use the camera, angles, colours.
Still a lot to learn
Singapore Start-Up scene
Singapore Start-up scene is growing, with more VCs and more successes.
The following is a very nice review of the current status:
Fukushima Pride
What should I write?
That there is a website and TV commercial to promote products from Fukushima.
That I could not find any reference to actual radiation measurements of the products, yet the website mentions it is safe.
Would like to see Fukushima restored and brought back to life, but would also like to see how it is done responsibly.
Ameba blog changed Icon
Cyber Agent’s Ameba Blogging platform was known for their “Ameba” icon.
Make sense, Ameba Blog, Ameba Icon. When visiting Cyber Agent I already received “Ameba Water”.
Updating the iPhone application this morning I found out that the logo has changed. Still green, no longer an Ameba.
I kind of miss the Ameba
Train Experiences
Or rather a strange experience I had in the train yesterday.
Took the Yamanote line and as always put my bag on the luggage rack (網棚). Train was not busy, but different, as there were more women with children than the standard crowd. No doubt, the effect of Obon vacation.
Then, a 20 something woman appeared from behind, grabbed the ring (つり輪）I was holding and pushed me aside. Did not say a word, stared at my eyes and bowed. Push, stare, bow. Push, stare, bow.
Short pants, tiny shirt which shows her navel. Long brown hair in pony tale. Japanese? not sure.
As she was not talking, I decided to do the same. Move aside, stare, say nothing.
People around me were not sure what they were watching, and so do I. At least I know that I do not know her, but the people around me may had other thoughts.
Getting off at my station I was concerned if she will continue and follow me. Already planned to which police station to go and what to say to the cops, but luckily she did not follow me.
She did get out at the station, looking around a bit lost and then I lost sight of her.
Hope she is well, I am a bit shaken.