OT: Sakura a bloomin'

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OT: Sakura a bloomin’

It’s that time of year again. For those that don’t know, the Sakura mark rebirth and all that shit. And what better time for it to happen now than while the country is recovering from such a shit fest. Even here in the big city, there’s still a symbolic black cloud over everyone’s head. Some products sell out quickly, forced black outs for some people, and you never really know just how creepy walking down a busy shopping district at night with all stores open, yet only the necessary lights on, is until you see it.

To top it all off, the Mayor of Tokyo, on top of all his usual racist and sexist comments, has started dogging his own people saying they shouldn’t go out and “have fun”. Sorry dick bag… how about a small boost to local shops, while starting the healing process, and not using electricity? The guy is a cunt (American version, not English), so I see no better reason than to go out and enjoy.

So, let’s get this mutha started. These were taken at Aoyama Reien a few days ago. No clear weather yet since they’ve bloomed. Fingers crossed for Sunday and Monday though.

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I just completed my application for this year Red Bull Music Academy in Tokyo.

That is just beautiful. Japan is one of the countries that excites me the most.

How is it living in Tokyo anyways right now?

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Some beautiful photos there man.

What’s the difference between an american and an english cunt btw…?

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I guess he means that he is an asshole rather than a female copulatory organ :smiley:

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it means both in english english. ie REAL english. i dno if it means something different in the US!

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Have you ever called a woman cunt and got away with it? (Even if you’re into dirty talking).

I’d rather use it for swearing.

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Hey dude!

Thanks for sharing!

I have a mate in Hokkaido (Shari) that I have not heard from since all of this.

Do you know the extent of the damage in that area?

I know his wife and kid were evacuated…but thats the last i heard.

Any info you might have would be awesome!

:slight_smile:

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HedgeHog: Congrats! I’m sure you’ll love it here. Life however, at the moment is a little awkward. Nobody is bitching b/c people up North got so hammered. I can only say my life is “annoying”.

Since the quake almost 1 month ago, my gym has just today opened back up, and it will only stay open until 6PM “until further notice” (this is to save electricity). Most other public gyms are doing the same, and I’m fed up w/ the high cost of private ones. Mine has an olympic size pool which is the clencher.

The 23-wards are not having blackouts forced on them, but the parts of Tokyo outside the 23 wards, and the surrounding prefectures (Chiba, Saitama, Kanagawa, etc.) have 3 hours per day where they have no electricity. I’m told this will keep up basically until they build another reactor. The electric company simply can’t keep up w/ the demand, and Summer is just around the corner.

While most food products are back on the shelves, you can usually buy only 1 at a time of certain items (milk and water mainly… and of course yogurt if you’re lucky enough to find it). I am now under strict orders by my wife to not by anything North of Chiba, so I have to check the labels for produce from there.

Finally, there are aftershocks daily, including one that was 7.1 last night. :eyes:

[quote]I have a mate in Hokkaido (Shari) that I have not heard from since all of this.
Do you know the extent of the damage in that area?[/quote]

I don’t know for sure, but I think only the southern shores would’ve gotten anything at all, and that should be quite weak. The more populated parts of Hokkaido are way inland. Chances are your mate is fine.

In the UK, everyone is a cunt. If you use it in America, you’re probably over stepping your bounds and may get the shit slapped out of you. :slight_smile: I actually borrowed the term from a Scotish friend of mine, who happens to be female. Apparently she has a friend in her life she doesn’t think too highly of.

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My g/f is usually the one who pulls this word out…

Its even worse coming from a womans mouth…seriously…

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thanks dude!

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Beautiful pictures bro’. Awesome how nature always seems to bounce back far more quickly than you’d expect!

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Yeah… reminds us that we’re merely visitors.

Some more from the phone… look like turds w/o the filters, so…
While there’s nothing beautiful about 1000 people getting drunk on tarps and wrecking a park, it’s a welcome sight these days.

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The 1st set of pictures (along with the post) is extremely inspiring.
Thanks for sharing :slight_smile:

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I’m vjing at a Red Cross benefit soon, can I use these pics?

edit=400th post!!!

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@ kiss-o-matic…

Absolutely gorgeous photos…Thank You

A peek into your perspective, drawn into the beauty and chaos.

I hope you are well.

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I went to Tokyo a couple of years ago and did all the normal touristy things (go to the top of the Tokyo Tower, go to the Meiji Jingu, walk across the massive pelican crossing in Shibuya, go to a maid cafe, etc…) but it was timed just around Hanami. It definitely gives the place a different aesthetic and feel when bathed in cherry blossom. Anyway (relevant) dodgy old holiday photos ahoy:slight_smile:

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@ jakeintox: Please! I’m not a photographer by any stretch, but if you can use them… by all means, do so.

@ b3nz0n8: Just keep that Storm Troopers thread updated. It is what gives me energy to continue most days. :slight_smile:

@ Tom2501: Hanami is one of those special times. It’s hard to explain to someone that’s not experienced it. I stumbled into a grocery store to buy more beer… with a beer in hand, and could barely walk. Of course, nobody gave me a second thought as it was very standard behavior for the area at this time! I was in Yoyogi park (drunk as a mofo) and it’s nothing short of inspiring to see several thousand people (not exaggerating) gathering to drink beer and simply have a good time!

These were taken this morning at around 11AM. It was a beautiful day, but still somewhat overcast. So, some are filtered. But, still a good representation of my neighborhood, which is a stone’s throw away from Yooygi Park. I went back when the parties started (got a couple of pics on my iPhone) at about 16:00. I’m WAY too hammered now to deal w/ those, which is a good thing. Must sleep. High res available on request.

The official bird of Tokyo: The Genetically Mutated Crow

“Hope”

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Party people in the house…

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irrelevant to the 2nd page of this, but i have a friend who sounds uber sexy when she tries to sound english saying ‘my fawkin cunt’ its even better when her friend tries harder

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A friend on another forum did me the courtesy of this after someone mentioned it looked like a shot out of Ghostbusters.