There’s a fresh review up on Deep Kyoto today of 進々堂 a famous Kyoto cafe with a long history and a sadly anal-retentive owner.
Last night I watched a marvellous 8 minute animation on youtube and thought to myself: “Must put that on my blog tomorrow!” Here’s the trailer:
Tantalizing, isn’t it? Sadly the animation itself has been taken down overnight for copyright infringement. Pity. However, this link is both entertaining in it’s own right, and gives some insight into the character of the man resposible, Blur Studio’s creative director and co-founder Mr. Tim Miller.
[DISCLAIMER: Strong language unsuitable for children or my mum. Mr. Tim Miller doesn't mince words.]
Or you can just watch this video of what happens in a crowded Tokyo swimming pool (yes - it is actually a pool!) when somebody turns the wave machine back on: MASSIVE CRAZINESS!
The Horror! The Horror!
Awesome wave pool!
Do they follow the usual Japan pool rules?
What are the usual Japan pool rules?
Amongst other things I don’t swim - mugs game.
Once every hour, a siren signals and everyone has to exit the pool for about 10 mins…