THE U.S. DID NOT MAKE A GOOD INITIAL IMPRESSION

THE U.S. DID NOT MAKE A GOOD INITIAL IMPRESSION, a photo by roberthuffstutter on Flickr.

SAILORS OF THE U.S. NAVY are endeared to Commodore Perry for opening one of the most fabulous nations around the globe and for making their port cities destinations for some of the best liberty ever. See this gallery of sailors, some of whom most likely had fantastic liberties in Yokosuka, Yokohama and other port cities:

www.flickr.com/photos/huffstutterrobertl/gall eries/721576...

THIS MUST BE AN ISLAND DISPUTE OF SOME SORT.

THIS MUST BE AN ISLAND DISPUTE OF SOME SORT., a photo by roberthuffstutter on Flickr.

THIS MUST BE AN ISLAND DISPUTE OF SOME SORT.
Nothing in graphics fascinates me more than a Japanese print depicting Western scenes. While most are very serious and well executed (pardon the pun) there is always some humor to be seen that was unintended but has become humorous through the passage of time. This particular scene could be adapted to the comic book industry. Do you suppose the artist ever dreamed that Japan would become the number one nation of comic book readers. Yes, according to stats, more men read comics enroute to work and home than in any other nation. And this is one reason why Japan is so unique. The guys are reading and learning something all of the time. I recall the same scenarios when I was in Japan.

Hasui1929Beppu6+C

Hasui1929Beppu6+C, a photo by roberthuffstutter on Flickr.

BEPPU IS A HOT SPRINGS RESORT AND QUITE EXPENSIVE NOW. IT WAS INEXPENSIVE IN THE 60S AND WAS "THE" PLACE FOR HOTSY BATHS. HAVE YOU SEEN THE PRINTS OR PICTURES OF WOMEN WALKING ON YOUR BACK? WHO HAS BEEN TO BEPPU?