Snapshots: Past in the present

The past in the present.
Sumpu Castle’s outer wall in today’s city skyline.

Snapshots: Abandoned coffee shop

I'm not sure what this abandoned store-front WAS, but I'm sure it would make a great coffee house.

Mini Coopers in Japan

One of the only foreign cars that I see in Japan is the Mini Cooper.
It’s small and cute, so naturally it’s popular in Japan.

I saw this well-decorated Mini Cooper near Sakurabashi Station.

Things I like about Japan #2 – Old-school video games

I’m a big fan of old-school Super Nintendo RPGs.

I love the EarthBound (aka Mother) series, and the Secret of Mana series. Tales of Phantasia was great to play as a ROM via PC so many years later.

Of course, these games originate from Japan. For many young people, video games might be their first experience of Japanese culture.

I love these because they were involved games, before the today’s era of games and feeling as though you’re passively watching a movie.
You could get lost in these game. You cannot do that with a game where everything is spoon-fed to you.

My childhood memories are awash with playing the SuperNES. I suppose anyone else my age has the same memories.

My new baby!

I have a new baby!
(Well, new to me!)

It’s an Agfa Isolette II, made in Germany in the 1950s.

I have film in it.

Now, I just have to find a place to get it developed!