Taking the Metro to the matsuri

Like an Edo parade in modern Tokyo Metro.

Looking for directions, all dressed up

Metro map is certainly handy.

 

So this is where they store their pants

There’s something lovely about seeing the “backstage” of the festival, the little things that make the celebration possible. Like somewhere to stash your pants.

Super sized bad boy

Why are ladies attracted to bad boys? I have *no* idea.

Junk shaking at fall festival

What better way to start this small fall festival photo series than some bouncing junk. Sure, there’s tons of male ass on display as the men (and some ladies) huddle together to carry the shrines. But there are also surprises up front. Now this is the kind of religion that makes me want to participate, unlike so many others I have encountered.

RIP, Tereska Torres

Wartime comraderie never looked more seductive. I like the idea that we think back to World War II and remember the lesbianism. Why can’t East Asia reach this level of reflection and insight 67 years after the war’s end? What did Yoko Ono say about war?

Completely gratuitous shot of bike messenger

What’s not to like?

Sarah Silverman urges oldies to get gun license to protect their right to vote

Unexpectedly hilarious explanation of voter ID laws that restrict voting. Veterans ID and Social Security cards don’t allow people to vote, but gun licenses do.

Folsom Street Fair, censored poster and nostalgia

When I think of gay religious holidays, I naturally imagine Folsom Street Fair, the world’s largest leather and fetish outdoor event. Hundreds of thousands attend. All the spiritual uplifting and community without the tedious obligations and family fighting.

Above is this year’s censored poster (click to enbiggin). I couldn’t find the au natural version on the interwebs, alas. It’s this Sunday, September 23.

Gangnam Style, by Korean rapper PSY

220 million views on Youtube. I particularly like the sauna scene with the tattoo guy. This PSY guy is styling!