Feeling peckish or thirsty?

No problem! There is a vending machine in every street corner of Tokyo. One of the best part of Japanese vending machines is the fact that they give back even notes, not only annoying small coins.

Tokyo moments, part II

Tokyo moments, part I

A man with a fan

The August 2009 issue of GQ Japan has an article about the traditional Japanese men's accessories. This proves that Karl Lagerfeld is not the only man using fans.

I like especially the wooden sandals. Sadly the Japanese footwear runs so small that it has been really difficult to find my size (EUR44/UK10) even in Tokyo. Maybe better luck on my next visit...

Somehow the pictured below Kris van Assche sandals from the SS10 men's collection remind me of the Japanese sandals, at least the soles are bit similar. A bit bulky, but beautiful.

Image: www.krisvanassche.com

Lost in translation

Being sick is never fun. When you're just lying fragile on the couch unable to do anything sensible, it is time to watch long lost DVDs. That is what I did yesterday.

I watched Lost in Translation. I have seen it when it first came out in 2003. It is a funny film. Actually nothing noteworthy happens in it, but still it is a very enjoyable film. Maybe because of Sofia Coppola's direction. A former movie star comes to Tokyo to make a scotch commercial and is totally lost in the strange language and culture. I had the exactly same feeling yesterday, lost in my own home. Fortunately feeling better today.

Another thing I like about Lost in Translation is Tokyo. It is one of my favorite cities. It is huge, crazy, organized, polite, clean and absolutely charming. I can not wait my next visit.