I don't like coffee, but I like this. Yes, boss.

(Have you seen the Hollywood badass [not always an oxymoron] that was the face of Boss Coffee, btw? And while you're looking that up, check out Nicholas Cage's pachinko adverts)

"Deodorant powder spray"
"Green shower" fragrance. Other options included citrus squash and baby powder

Japan, I am going to miss your stations that play recorded bird sounds on the platforms. Also, thank you for the announcements in the train telling us which side of the carriage the doors will open.

Thanks to the typhoon that passed last night, today's the first day since late May I've not had to shower more than once daily, cos summer in Tokyo is so hot and humid. Regular summer service will resume from sometime this weekend though!

Dear Myra, when you return to Japan, please do this for your younger, easily-pleased self.

Because electronic toilets are complicated