8 AM at the Factory 
Thursday, June 28, 2007, 1:10 PM Daily(ish) Photo, Strange Japan
Posted by matthew
Or, why I'm glad I don't work at the factory next door.



Actually, having an exercise routine built in as part of your work day might not be a bad idea. The Japanese people are traditionally pretty healthy, and this kind of health program has surely contributed.
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Spider at Night 
Wednesday, June 27, 2007, 3:19 AM Daily(ish) Photo, Bugs
Posted by matthew


In Japan, it is considered good luck to see a spider in the morning, and bad luck to see one at night. Alas, there seem to be many spiders around our house that come out only at night! Almost every window has one of these guys there to catch any small insects attracted by our lights.

He (she?) wouldn't sit still to be measured, but I estimate it's about 2cm (3/4 inch) across, including the legs.

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