A Moustache in Japan

With about an amazing 15 posts down, we draw to a close.  My moustache is drooping, in need of some wax, and it is ready to return.  I have to comply with its wishes.  Now I am going talk about the best things Japan has versus America, and then vice versa.

Japan Is Better Than America Because:

1) It has bicycle locks on the back of every bike.  They go through your wheels and they are ubiquitous and you can never forget to lock your bike because they use keys and it’s the easiest thing and I need to figure out a way to end this sentence before I get to

2) Vending machines are everywhere, and they are so convenient.  Sure, they are a little expensive, but no one really cares because the drinks are so fun.

3) There are no tips in this place.  That is amazing.  You can be a jerk to waitresses all day, and I full take advantage of this fact.

4) Convenient stores are almost as prevalent as vending machines, and they have microwaves to warm up things you buy.  Also they have the “American Dog” which is a corndog.

5) The Japanese LOVE moustaches.  It is unexpected, but I guess since mine is so radical (in the late 80s, early 90s terminology), not that unexpected.

6) Their restaurants always change their menus, nearly monthly.  This little dog comic up here is for the month where MOS Burger (Moutain Ocean Sky Burger (!?)) went through their  chili-phase.  Right now they are in Mushroom Month.

7) There are parks right in the middle of huge cities.  This is Tokyo’s main goverment area, and there is a little garden thing here.  This never happens in America, but should.

And finally) This pink guy.

America Is Better Than Japan Because:

1) Where the Japan have vending machines, America has garbage cans and water fountains.  The Japanese are tricky creatures that force you to use vending machines because there is no other choice.

2) Taco Bell does not exist here, and I had to find other means of laxatives.

3) They do not like heat in their houses if they can help it.  This bothers me as my feet feel like frostbite personified.

4) Freedom.  Really.  This thing is actually pretty cool.

Anyway, I am going home and will probably never update again.  Maybe once or twice more after culture shock.  Thanks for staying with me; I will leave you with the best pictures I have at my disposal.