Yamatour 2014, goofy English gallery

Left: Big Hero 6 was a perfect name for Japan, but they went with Baymax instead. This is the same country that imported the Speed Racer movie and didn’t retitle it Maha Go Go Go. Right: Two more movies coming soon – Mutant Tatorus and Judgy.

Left: What not to name a restaurant.     Right: We’re not giving you any money, so don’t even ask.

Tokyo station: the other happiest place on Earth.

Left: An Osaka brothel named Lupin. What could be more perfect?
Right: Only certain people shop here. You know who you are.

Left: There are worse things we could be known for.     Right: Chapel? Nope. Super-creepy love hotel? Bingo.

Left: A name you can trust.     Right: …uh, I got nothin’.

Left: What not to name your racing memorabilia store.     Right: A salon for demanding customers only.

Left: Do you know Pinky?     Right: If not, surely you MUST know Captain Santa. C’mon, he’s been around for 25 years!

Left: Yes, you saw that. It’s still there, and you’re still seeing it.     Right: Yes, it can be bought.

Left: Wouldn’t it be more surprising if no one used this name?     Right: Gee, thanks a lot from all us foreigners.

Looks like the research isn’t quite done yet.

A for effort.

Left: I’m sorry, too, Yodobashi.     Right: Fishing poles and swimsuits required.

After a Black Thunder and a creamy Collon, you’re gonna need a bum wash.

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