live and learn

if you remember, back in April I found this...

well, this past Sunday was the day that started the 2 month period for me to pick it up.

we should've read the police report because the department that handles the monies aren't open on weekends or holidays...boo!

so we went all the way over to the station for nothing...

Satoshi was upset but we should've read the report...

Yesterday was a holiday, so I went back today.

Like most Japan public offices, you need to show them your paperwork, show identification.

Then they make you wait...thank goodness not for very long

I had to sign that I received the 5000 yen bill and was on my way.

On the way home I stopped in at Shirai to buy us some inarizushi and dango with part of the money.

All in all this was a good learning experience.

find a...

This past Saturday, Satoshi had a volunteer guide thingy to do, so I went to Umeyashiki to check out the wisteria.

On the way, I found 5000 yen.

In Japan, whenever you find money on the ground you are supposed to turn it in to the police.

So I went to the nearest police box.

The policeman said, "If it was 1000 yen or less, I could just give it back to you but since it is more, you need to file a report and most likely after 3 months, you'll receive the money since most people don't put in a report for losing the money"

"Though, if someone does claim the money, they are supposed to give you at least 20% of the total as a “thank you”, so 1000 yen"

He also said, "don't lose this form and don't forget to pick it up after 3 months"

It was my first time sitting in a police box, and I hope whoever lost their money will get it back.

Afterwards, I went to check out this wisteria near Umeyashiki that we found during the pandemic.

I try to walk out this way during this time of year to see it and it never disappoints, there were also several people enjoying the fragrance...there were also huge bees!eep!

On the way home, I bought some tempura from Oogoshi...360 yen (tax included)…cheap eats

Was so blazing, but I’m glad I got to see this wisteria again