Photographs from a small group of islands
With his ferocious finger-pointing, Lord Kitchener was never inhibited about his needs.
Similarly, Uncle Sam was also suitably straightforward when saying what he wanted.
And now, a cosplay contingent has also set about calling on people, albeit in a considerably more coy manner. Which, providing it doesn’t involve sporting knee length socks and significantly shorter skirts, may not be all that unappealing.
Provided of course that dissent from other die-hards isn’t too determined.
In an effort to promote the publication of his new book on decorative delectables, Japanese sushi chef and show off, Ken Kawasumi, opted to recreate Van Gogh’s Sunflowers with sushi. Which, while far from a facsimile, is still a fair effort considering it’s made of fish.
However, rather than throwing his readers in at the deep end, judging by the book’s cover, Kawasumi-san will thankfully start proceedings off with mammals before moving on to the more complicated masterpieces.
Which is a relief.
Of sorts.
To appreciate the breathtaking mountains not that far north of Tokyo,
the equally breathtaking habit of sucking on a cigarette to enjoy the scenery is seemingly necessary,
although whether the ad hoc ashtrays contribute much to the ambience,
is debatable to say the least.
A spot of lunch time laundry — possibly washing away the wantonness of the weekend, or even working up to welcome in the next one.
With countless millions calling Tokyo home, blowing one’s own trumpet every now and again is invariably necessary to get noticed.
Regardless, it would seem, of how much the sound doesn’t quite match the surroundings.
