At the northern tip of Taiwan last weekend was the 5th annual Bear Beach Party. A lot of big boys, sun, and fun. I’ll share some more photos this week.
Just back from Taipei Bear Beach Party
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What could be more gay than sailors and bears?
Sailor bears! It’s Sanrio’s Relakku Kuma (relax bear).
Teddy bear is sitting down for spaghetti lunch in front of liquor store
I love the many inexplicable sights in Tokyo. My neighborhood liquor store set up this strange lunch scene in front of their shop: teddy bear, a plate of spaghetti with fork suspended in the air, a potted flower, and an empty seat as if he’s expecting company. It’s lovely that this “mise-en-scene” has nothing to do with what’s being sold at the store. A pure folly!
Parade and stage images from Tokyo Pride Parade
This was the 7th Tokyo Pride Parade, and unlike last year’s “festival” it included a walk through Shibuya and Meiji Jingu Mae. It was odd how the police and organizers allowed traffic between the floats, but it was fun to see the startled reactions of the Saturday shoppers.
Parade supporters lined up on this pedestrian bridge to cheer the marchers. It was cool to see seniors, women, foreigners, and a mix of all types of people.
The stage show was also fun. Great people watching, and some fun music and dancing, along with a transsexual politician. I love how everything was signed for the deaf.
Cute uniforms
A bunny clutching a teddy bear? In front of a house smaller than the bunny’s head?
Only in Japan would middle-aged men working for a tract home builder wear super-childish manga splashed uniforms. Do you think the worker feels professional, confident, and ready to move some pre-fab homes?
Teddy bear curtain at university cafeteria
What makes Japan so enchanting is the combination of the moe (dirty and perverted stuff) with the incredible innocent and cute.
Tokyo Moe 