A few weeks ago, I went to a place called Chigasaki. My girlfriend lives there. Its about an hour south of Tokyo by train. Its a nice place, it doesn't have that crowded feel that Tokyo does. And best of all, it has a beach! It is still too cold to really enjoy it but it was nice to check it out. The town reminded me a bit of North Carolina.
While there, we just happened to see this motorcycle gang passing by. They are called the Bosozoku. One of Japan's many subcultures. One of the modifications they do to their bikes is to remove the muffler. You can hear them coming from a long way away, and when they pass you, your clothes practically vibrate. Quite an experience.
