Monday, September 17, 2007

Sun and fashion

Most days here are still muggy and hot, in the 90s. I imagine it's like being in the South in mid-summer without ocean breezes or an air-conditioned car, and wearing shorts and T-shirts is the only option for many expat women who are pushing strollers up and down Tokyo's hills.

But many Japanese women manage the heat differently: with parasols, huge tinted visors, white gloves and a long black shirt and pants. This woman was on a rooftop playground with her son yesterday.



Maybe I'll try it next summer?

1 comment:

Picpam said...

Jessica- Don't let those Nippon ladies outdo your Seattle Style-just wear one of those little golf (Gorge) hats with the attached mini-fans- that'll really wow them!
And how is YOUR chopstick style coming along??? Have you and Blaine graduated from the cute, tied-together starter sets so you don't embarrass the kids?