Thursday, July 22, 2010

Mori Art Museum

In June didn't make any posts, however, that doesn't mean that I didn't take any photos.

Here's an interesting shot of the Mori Art Museum in Roppongi Hills.

Monday, July 19, 2010

Summer in Japan...

I returned from my vacation in Australia and was greeted by Tokyo's summer heat.  There were plenty of people out enjoying the city and the park despite the stifling weather.

This couple looked comfortable on their way towards Ginza wearing their yukata.

Others in Hibiya Park were sweating and dancing the merengue to the Latin music in celebration of Colombian Independence Day.

Tokyo Taxi Lights

The devil is in the details, and in Tokyo there are details everywhere. Perhaps, if I had it to do over again, I may have pursued a degree in industrial design.

I'm fascinated by all the little things that make Tokyo and many other cities unique.  Just when it seems that all cities are becoming more homogeneous filled with McDonald's, Starbucks, and other franchises from the east and west, you start to notice the little unique and quirky things that make each city, especially Tokyo unique, (i.e., hand-hole covers, vending machines, etc.).

I for one, love the little lights that go on top of the Taxis in Japan. There are all sorts of designs. I've only got one to share right now.


There's a great article about at the following link - http://pingmag.jp/2008/03/13/taxi-lights/