While out earlier I came across this little gal. Not knowing Japanese I can only guess these are the equivalent of the SPCA. But I did understand Lab enough, what with my two at home and having lived continuously with Labrador Retrievers since I started dating my wife in 1982. It spite of the overcast and drizzle, meeting this sweet character brought a bit of brightness to the day, and is a good way to end my stay here in Japan.