When visiting Japan, one always finds something new and interesting.

This time — among other things — I was highly amused by this miniature bento comprising entirely of candies.

Today’s Google logo reminded me it’s Chinese New Year — finding myself back in England this year its all too easy to miss.

Here’s wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

During my few days in Chicago, I managed to snap a fair few shots. This pair provided particular cause for amusement:

Only a year too late, I’ve finally got around to uploading photos taken in Japan during the run-up to Christmas 2007.

This set was snapped in the Shiodome area near the Symbian office:

• MobileMe (Fast Computers)
• Flickr

Update: And a few of our new year festivities:

• MobileMe (Fast Computers)
• Flickr

Continuing the Christmas tradition of cleaning and clearing, I have been slowly working my way through some of the files floating around my system.

Finding one such file, I thought I’d post it here and share some of the amusement it gave me — a ‘counter script’ to be used to give telemarketers a dose of their own medicine:

Unfortunately, I now have no idea of the origins of this file. I am happy to update this post if anyone can provide me with the relevant details.