This is Shimamaki (pop. 4,000), a fishing village on the southwestern coast of Hokkaido, Japan.
Specifcally, this is outside the town's general store. I'm the tall guy in the back.
Shimamaki was having its annual summer festival when I rolled into town on my bicycle.
Things got pretty crazy for a small fishing village.
Fortunately there was a policeman guy on duty.
Unfortunately he was downing Sapporo beers.
