A yellow child's bicycle sits nestled amongst tree roots.
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A Nagoya Diary II

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A de Chirico moment: monumental and mysterious...

A terracota-coloured tower stands against a blue sky.
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Am I no longer in Japan? Did I rub my ruby slippers and end up in New England?

Two New England-style clapboard houses. The one on the left tis light blue and the other is a dark red with white trimmings.
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I am impressed by the attention to small things here. Reading glasses are on offer for use at the local post office.

A green plastic holder contains 3 pairs of reading glasses of varying strength.
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There is even a holder for your umbrella at the Pensions Office desk during the rainy season.

A yellow plastic holder with a notch is affixed to the edge of a desk and holds an umbrella.
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I keep my eyes peeled for plants popping up in strange places.

A small plant has sprouted from the grouting between floor tiles.
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You might find yourself a roadside watermelon.

A small watermelon in a net grows from a pot placed by the pavement.
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