Boy, you learn something new every day. I had no idea it was a clothing store. I thought it was some hedonistic lounge for soused occidentals.
I was in Shibuya (as shown by the cool little map on their web site), cruising around between meetings, and I spotted the perfect photo opp approaching.
Now, you have to realize that nearly every corner of nearly every building (even in some of the best parts of town) liberally advertise all manner of intimate services. So I saw this Sadistic Action sign and didn't think anything of it. But coming down the sidewalk toward me were two nice, normal-looking, young Japanese girls, wearing their school uniforms and eating ice cream cones. I though, "Wow, what cool contrast," and managed to snap at just the right moment:
Then of course I zoomed in on the saucy signage:
I've got lots of weird shots from Tokyo. What a crazy, awesome city. Makes Manhattan look like some Canadian backwater like Montreal :-) . I found the place below at the big Virgin multiplex the first or second night I was there on this particular trip. If you knew me, you would find it profoundly fitting:
Yes, my travels to the Far East have broadened my horizons and taught me a great deal. Perhaps most importantly: