Summary: <br> Having fun without a bike, find out why in today’s episode. Also, I talk a little bit about Tanabata and share some audio from the Tanabata parade in Asakusa from about 3 weeks ago. Lots has been going on but we’ll keep the episodes coming out. Enjoy.<br> Show Notes:<br> <br> * Playing Battlefield 2142<br> * A few more comments on Japanese rain<br> * Getting my bike stolen<br> <br> * Japanese police<br> * My bike description<br> * Hanko or no hanko<br> * Dealing with the feelings afterwards<br> <br> * Tanabata<br> <br> * Short description of the mythology behind Tanabata<br> <br> <br> * Audio tour of the parade<br> <br> * Brief update on what’s going on<br> <br> * Big vacation coming up<br> * Thanks for the downloads<br> * More material post-vacation coming<br> <br> <br>
