BF Japan Journey, Nov. 2003


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DSCN8086 Yano-san shows how to deposit 1000 yen ($10), and take ticket and change DSCN8087 Osaka subway at night DSCN8088 Doutonbori street sellers DSCN8089 Doutonbori area is lively at night DSCN8090 Hello2525, Alan, Ruthy, Oshima-san, Qyou, Yano-san under live-action crab





DSCN8092 Day 2, OSAKA to KYOTO to TOKYO- Alan and Kataoka-san, refreshed and ready for real breakfast of rice, miso-soup, and squid DSCN8095 Sakusaku-san and Hello2525 model the NEW Bike Friday socks! DSCN8098 Hello2525 and Sakusaku-san grill Alan on new BF products DSCN8102 A visit to Ito Cycles in Osaka DSCN8102b BF dealer Ito-san, his wife and employee (L) with a Pocket Rocket, favorite among customers





DSCN8102c Alan presents BF bicycle desk top display to long-time BF dealer, Ito-san. The character for 'ki' (spirit) is at upper left. DSCN8106 Mr. Ito places ad for BF SatRDay in Japanese Cycle Sports magazine DSCN8110 Ito-san shows the computer he uses to order BFs in his office and home, attached to the shop DSCN8110b A journey back in time from Osaka to Kyoto (just 45 minutes by train); Ruthy waxes nostalgic about the old-fashioned post box from her Hokkaido childhood DSCN8114 Traditional architecture and modern couple in Kyoto