The huia bird was only found in New Zealand, unfortunately it already extinct. The “huia” was considered ‘tapu’ or sacred by the Maori. To wear a “huia” tail feather or beak as ornamentation was a great honour, so “huia” were killed for their feathers and beaks in old days. Well, “huia” also became flavoured beverage brand back in old days, and wonder how the taste of the drink will be? haa..(Picture taken - museum in Dannevirke, New Zealand - 4/11/04)

Love this illustration on the soda drink pack, It seem very organic and fresh cold to drink. Got 150 yen?! haha!!(Picture taken - one of vender machines, Osaka, Japan - 3/11/03)

One reason why I buy this milk after there are many choice for me to make. It because this one have the most simple packaging design, no fancy colour or illustration. It just purely type and information. Love the concept. So I brought this milk. I keep this pack and became as my collection now. haha!!! (Picture taken - Supermarket, Osaka, Japan - 2/11/03)

There are many brands and packaging design for milk are displayed on the shelf, and which one is your best choice? This milk carton design is totally stand out, but it isn’t look ‘fresh’ enough for me to buy! (Picture taken - Supermarket, Osaka, Japan - 2/11/03)

Hazel, Debbie and I are checking out the recycle bin outside at the supermarket. We want to know if people really do recycle their wastes. Wow! We found all this folded milk cartons in one of the recycle bin. It’s good to know people do pay attention to this type of recycle bin and used them. Do you recycle your trash?¿ haaa! (Picture taken - Osaka, Japan - 2/11/03)

Soft drinks is a big business in Japan and cute characters are part of important elements used to advertise. This ‘Smile’ orange juice package is simple enough to make you want to have it. (Picture taken - Supermarket, Osaka, Japan - 2/11/03)

There are lot of funny characters used in most of product packaging in Japan. I guess it is the best way to sell products. This is only one example of cleaning pack on the shelf. We found this at the mini-market in Osaka, Japan. (picture taken-1/11/03)