These pictures and links go along with the story, “Fast Forward” from chapters 1 through 27. |
(1st) Picture Gallery for F |
Several concert venues are mentioned throughout this story. · The Palace at Auburn Hills, Detroit Michigan · Orange Bowl Stadium, Miami Florida · The Savvis Center, St. Louis Missouri · The Warfield, San Francisco California |
In chapters 5-7, Bad Luck was in Detroit Michigan. While there, Matsuo visited Detroit’s Institute of Arts to see a mural by Diego Rivera. He also visited “The Spirit of Detroit” statue, seen below— without its celebratory hockey jersey. |
In chapter 9, Bad Luck stayed at the Hyatt-Regency in St. Louis, Missouri and celebrated Thanksgiving dining stylishly. Below is a picture of the St. Louis Union Station, which Matsuo is mentioned painting, later in chapter 21. (Photo taken by William McFadden) |
In chapter 14, Eiri and Naora visit Kiddyland toy store. Click if you’re curious about what Licca-chan dolls look like. |
In chapter10, Eiri returns home and mentions the golden trees along Tokyo’s streets. |
In chapter 15, Eiri and Naora attend a daruma fair and see various types of good luck charms. |
“Kaeru” Means frog and return. |
Daruma |
Maneki neko are ‘lucky cats’ |
In chapter 21, Hiro moves into Matsuo’s apartment. |
Inspired by chapter 23, comes this picture by Bakayaro_onna. |
Chapter 24 takes place on the Emperor’s birthday. Curious about the Imperial Family? |
Chapters 26 and 27 take place on Christmas and gifts are exchanged. In case you didn’t know what a “Boss MT2 Metal Zone Distortion Pedal” was, now you can see it! |
Bami ballen |
Guitar pedal |
Field Easel |
Sake |
Above: Japanese Christmas phone cards |
To the right: Japanese Christmas Cake |