Tag Archives: Japan

Tokyo Sounds

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

By pure serendipity I happened to stumble upon a documentary about the catchy little melodies that the train stations in Tokyo play when a train pulls in to a platform. This lucky find happened before I visited Tokyo, so I … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Free Wi-Fi

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

In Japan, public phones have fallen from about 580,000 in 2002 to around 100,000 today. Yet many remain legally maintained for disaster communication, providing a vital connection when mobile networks fail. Now, they are taking on new roles. Tokyo and … Continue reading →

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We must not let the system control us

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

“If there is a hard, high wall and an egg that breaks against it, no matter how right the wall or how wrong the egg, I will stand on the side of the egg. Why? Because each of us is … Continue reading →

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Would you leave your laptop unattended in a coffee shop here for 10 minutes?

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

When I was in Japan, I was constantly surprised to see laptops, mobile phones and other electronics, as well as purses and backpacks, left unattended in coffeeshops and cafes. That level of trust in strangers is now nonexistent in the … Continue reading →

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Anachronic

Posted on May 13, 2026 by Brian D. Butler
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Tokyo: Beyond the cat cafe

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

Tokyo is famous for it’s unusual themed cafes. When I visited the city, I saw everything from a hedgehog cafe to a tiny pig cafe, and even a cafe where all of the waitstaff were robots. So it’s no surprise … Continue reading →

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Time Machine

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

The Radio Time Machine may look like a stylish, retro radio but it’s so much more. A classic dial, wood cabinet, mid-century modern looks, however instead of frequencies, the dial moves through years. Turn it to 1968 and the device … Continue reading →

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Library in the sky

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

High in the mountains of southwest Japan, above a small town, there is an unlikely library. Yusuhara, is known as the “town above the clouds” and the home the Kumo-no-Ue  Library, which was designed by the renowned architect Kengo Kuma. … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Renaissance

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

Regular visitors to Travel Between The Pages are well aware by now of my deep fascination with all things Japan. So, it will come as no surprise that I am sharing this fabulous animated film from Ted-Ed on the amazing … Continue reading →

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Sounds like Japan

Posted on January 17, 2026 by Brian D. Butler

The Sound of Japan transported me directly to my happy place. Captured in the mountains and cities of Japan, this film blends immersive visuals with an original soundtrack, composed of sounds recorded on location by musician Jackson Fester. An audio-visual exploration … Continue reading →

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