Weakening dollar

Wow.. I couldn't believe that the dollar dipped below 100 JPY, to ~99 JPY for the first time since 1995. 1995!!! That was the year when my high school was going for their back to back football championship run and I was discovering baggy jeans. Actually ever since I kept track of Japan, I've never seen it dip below 105 JPY per USD. So this is history for me.

Anyways, living in the biggest city in Japan, I've ran into a few film crews filming anything from commercials, variety programs, and Japanese dramas. I haven't seen anyone famous that I know of yet, but I think its pretty interesting. I never over-react when I see a film crew working but I must admit that sometimes I intentionally walk into the camera's view so I can be caught in their take. I know... kind of weak but.. hey, it would be cool to see myself on TV one day. Here is a recent run in with a film crew on my way home from work -