when pandas play tromp l'oeil and paint posts

always faithful panda correspondent ryan has once again embarked on panda-finding adventures. this time, in the fair lands of japan.

at first, a seemingly innocent, multi-colored fence:


and then, after a brief stroll down the street:


these photos pilfered from his flickr, but he has also begun a travel blog.

[FOR RYAN'S EYES ONLY: i know i know you emailed these to me, but i like the word pilfered too much not to use it. also, i think i have linked you in every conceivable way!]