I wanted to share a series of pics from Japan that showcase the cute, the wonderful, the weird and the WTF that embodies Japan with an eye mostly toward things of a furry nature. This is one of many such photos submitted to that end. Please enjoy this little window shōji into a very intriguing country. =3

When you get away from the shopping districts and popular tourist areas, lots of the urban (and even rural) areas are found to be charmingly dilapidated and "weathered". Rust stains, plaster cracks, dirty stucco and a general lack of attention to the more superficial aspects of homes and buildings are widespread and for me, add a lot of mystery and character to the places we visited.

This building stood out immediately by its appearance, while being otherwise unremarkable-- just another 1st floor business space with apartments above, but then its visible aging makes it somehow intriguing. It looks like it has stories. It looks like a good set for a scene in a movie and all it needs are the right angle and lighting.

So yeah, not a good photographer here, but I do occasionally get all AAHRTSY FAAHRTSY. x3