I think I'm all set for the 4th of July.

Perpatrator: One Cindi Textor
Time: The 18th year of Emporer Heisei, June 29th, 18:37 JST
Location: Family Mart Convenience Store, Kanazawa, Japan
Items Purchased:

• One (1) can of Asahi Super Dry (500 mL)
• One bag of cheap Chinese fireworks (1 crapload)

Cost: 1560 yen (app. $14.50 American)

Comments:

Yeah. I think I'll blow that crap up on Tuesday when I get back from Tokyo and Nagoya. And we're not talking sparklers here. Fireworks. The kind that rocket up into the sky and explode in a colorful display of light and sound. For $15. At a convenience store. I love this country.