It's May.  Japan seems so far away, in time, space and distance now.  The nights are lighter.
I've been building.  But I still haven't built perfect.  I'm not sure I can but I keep trying.  That's the point.

No picture for this post.  Figured I should though - it's been a while.

Dazed and confused in Tokyo

A picture that says so much and so little.  Boy that Cat had some real moves!

Upchuck Action!

Lurking in the Imperial Palace Compound on the Emperor's Birthday (23rd December) this fella, who dared to go Beyond the Launchpad - the legendary Upchuck - surveys the scene as hundreds, perhaps thousands of people stream by.  Some laughed along with the photographer at this thing, this piece of plastic, dared the elements to protect the Emperor from harm.

A true Retainer, Upchuck is ready to defend!