This collection of advertising was in Shinjuku, just as we
were on our way to dinner on August 15. Note the use of practically
every square inch of wall space. It was actually just a little
bit wet when this picture was taken.
Life expectancy is approximately 80.7 years in Japan. For men,
it is 77.5 years; for women, it is 84.1. The equivalent life expectancy
in the United States is 77.1 years, with 74.2 years for men and 79.9
years for women. (Data from CIA Factbook 2000.)