Memoirs of a Lost Gaijin » signs

Tactical Nuclear Penguin – 32% Alcohol Beer

peter — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:34:03 +0000

Brewed by Brewdog, I had a small sample of it last night at Craftheads in Shibuya. It’s definitely the strongest beer I’ve ever tasted. But at $50/bottle, I don’t think I’ll be tasting much more.

東京都渋谷区神南

Mysterious Writing – 可笑しい英語

peter — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:28:31 +0000

If anyone knows what the writing on the back of his shirt means, please leave a comment.

At Maruya Izakaya, Shibuya, Tokyo.

まるや、東京都渋谷区

Bloody Monday – ブラッディ・マンデイ

peter — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 08:10:17 +0000

A TV show based on manga that’s about a teenage hacker who must save Tokyo from an impending nuclear attack by terrorists who also launched a biological attack in Russia two years ago. Apparently, it’s the Japanese version of “24.”

Spotted above the streets of Tokyo in Minato Ward.

東京都港区

Toilet Diagnosis Expert – トイレ診断士の厠堂

peter — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:38:16 +0000

Kiwaya-do literally means “toilet shrine.”

At a random toilet near NHK Hall, Shibuya, Tokyo.

東京都渋谷区

Sound Advice – 適切な忠告

peter — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 05:24:48 +0000

As the well wishers exit the Imperial Palace grounds after seeing the Emperor himself make his New Years greeting.

皇居、東京都千代田区

The Liar Game – ライアーゲーム

peter — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:03:14 +0000

My favorite Japanese game show, by far.

In Shibuya Station, Tokyo, Japan

東京都渋谷駅

Ichimen

peter — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:08:15 +0000

“Your” lit up for emphasis by the flash.
Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan
東京都原宿

Romantic Cow Girl

peter — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:53:00 +0000

Along Takeshita Dori.
Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan
東京都原宿の竹下道り

Girl Loves Boy

peter — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:47:51 +0000

At the local hair salon!
Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan
東京都原宿

City Hotel Nuts

peter — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:07:55 +0000

With a name like that, how could you resist spending a night or two there?
Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
東京都新宿区新宿公園前