7-11 is a Japanese company

No matter where you go in Japan, these stores are popular because they have great products, reasonably priced and impeccably clean. Their coffee is great!

http://www.sej.co.jp/company/en/g_stores.html

Winter Light Decoration

Ferris Wheel on top of Takashimaya

Yoshinoya

Yoshinoya is a restaurant chain that started in Japan in 1899 and grew to be a global brand. You will great a great meal at an affordable price no matter where you are.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoshinoya 

Iced coffee

Kabuki Actor Endorsing Cosmetics?

Why not? Who knows cosmetics better than a performer who wears it daily?

What do you do with old plates?

Decorate your home of course!

The Democratic Party of Japan's Local Office

The Democratic Party of Japan is a liberal party. Both the conservative and liberal parties are quite active. The conservative party employ's truck's with public speaker systems to broadcast their message. It's not unusual to see men in paramilitary attire handing out literature.

Municipal Truck Cuteness