the gas man
Originally uploaded by jabberer.

The man i was happiest to see. He was really really polite, or, trying to be as unnoticeable as possible. After opening up the gas supply, he had to check all the equipments using the gas whether they were functioning.

The cost of living with risks of the earthquake is quite expensive for japanese people. There’s a reset button for the gas which checks all the parts in the house for the potential gas leak. Of course, he too left me with a pile of paper and instruction manuals.

fridge delivery
Originally uploaded by jabberer.

These ‘white’ goods are not by default installed in the rental apartment in japan. Two guys came to deliver. First guy was all embarrassed that i was a foreigner, so he turned to the second guy who then asked me: ‘fridge positiong?’ the first guy is all very impressed.

These guys were very efficient and self-sufficient: they made a door-stopper w the card board, unwrapped the product in the corriddor, brought the thing in, removed all the stickers and stuff and left with all the trash. The attention to details is quite amazing for those who work in specialized areas.

wrapped sushi
Originally uploaded by jabberer.

A cold meal at the camp. Interesting wrapper. Each piece is a surprise. Regional variation, or simply a preservation technique for a box meal? wish i had internet connection (lighting a match.. ;_;)

refuge camp first night
Originally uploaded by jabberer.

Well, experienced enough to bring: blanket, sleeping back, and pillow(!). But also – wine glass, wine opener, knife (actually a mistake in packing, but cant just get whatever for these anyway). Muji helped a lot as a starter today. Tokyu hands is great, but a little out of control of quality/design, i think. Tomorrow a brief visit to yodobashi camera after seeing the gas and fridge installed.

mini hipster pda
Originally uploaded by jabberer.

Strap hole included. It’s quite common to find these forms of notebooks- used typically as ‘(english) word’ memory book so that people can use mini idle time to improve their vocab. Got one extra for chris ;-)

play push talk
Originally uploaded by jabberer.

Immediate association..

hello!
Originally uploaded by jabberer.

Refuge camp prep starts. No gas, no hot water. no ikea, no mum (p). Sleeping bag life till i find the bed.

sayonara miyako
Originally uploaded by jabberer.

Finally.

lighting
Originally uploaded by jabberer.

Didnt i see a lamp similar to this in skanno (‘designer’ furniture shop in hel)?