Tag Archives: Japan

Tokyo Aglow

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Brian D. Butler

Last week we posted an amusing little story about a scheme to make Amsterdam’s historic canals glow via bioluminescent bacteria. Well, Tokyo already set its Sumida River aglow during the first weekend in May. The inaugural Tokyo Hotaru Festival was … Continue reading →

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Mapmania

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

You won’t find any of these marvelous one-of-a-kind maps in your typical travel guidebook, but they make exceedingly clever ways to interact with geographic places. Some of the very talented creators of these diverse and idiosyncratic maps are professional illustrators … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Underground Etiquette

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

On September 9th we posted a story on artist Jay Shelowitz’s poster campaign to improve the subway manners of his fellow New Yorkers. For generations the Tokyo subway authority has been cajoling riders to mind their manners and to consider … Continue reading →

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On the Road (around the world)

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Earlier this year we covered the story of the filming of the soon to be released iconic Kerouac novel On the Road. Here’s a roundup of some vintage book covers that tackle the theme in some clever and some bewildering … Continue reading →

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Support Japan Relief

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Those who have witnessed the ongoing tragedy unfold in Japan cannot fail to be moved by the terrible loss of life, homes and businesses. Booklovers have also been saddened by the destruction of bookstores and libraries. I have recently learned … Continue reading →

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Sunday, Why So Random (again)

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

 

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Help Japan

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

To support the relief effort in Japan simply text “REDCROSS” to 90999 to donate $10 or donate more at the American Red Cross website. You can also make donations via the Japan Society which pledges to use 100% of all … Continue reading →

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Asian Haiku Travelogue

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Brian D. Butler

  spring is here ! three wordless smiles by the roadside                       This post was contributed by Dr. Gabi Greve of the Daruma Museum, Okayama Prefecture, Japan. Please visit her … Continue reading →

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