New Job, Old Friends

First day at my new position, I walk into my new office and i see these two familiar guys sitting on the intercom.  Awesome.  I think I'll get along here just fine...  =)

Anime Statue in Minami-Ibaraki

So...this exists.  Now I'm all for giant statues from anime or movies or whatever.  Even though I don't recognize this particular character, I think it's awesome.  BUT, having said that, what is the deal with the crotch-nozel?  Seriously?  that didn't come up in ANY of the planning and design meetings for this thing?

Oops.

Scenes from Umeda

Clusters of oddity seen while walking from Umeda to Yodoyabashi the other day.

Hazy Sunset