Tag Archives: Tokyo

Eye Know

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Filmmaker Hiroshi Kondo turned a conventional time-lapse journey through Tokyo at night into a mind-bending psychedelic trip. The vivid soundtrack is by Ayako Taniguchi.

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Murakami’s Tokyo

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Regular visitors to TBTP are probably familiar with my fervent enthusiasm for the writings of Haruki Murakami. This month marked the much anticipated release of the English translation of his latest novel Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage. I … Continue reading →

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Never Enough Guide Books

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Citi x 60 is a clever new travel guide series featuring curated entries on local attractions, architecture, food, apps, accommodations and more by 60 local creative types. The initial books in the series, from Hong Kong-based publisher Viction:ary , cover New … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Reversed

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

I don’t know if I would have the patience or discipline to watch the entire 9 hour version of Tokyo Reverse, but the 5 minute trailer is captivating. The clip is a preview for an amazing film that aired on … Continue reading →

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Wish You Were Here

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Brian D. Butler

Melbourne-based Australian artist and designer Sass Cocker is the creative force behind the stationery and design firm Ask Alice. Each year she creates a themed charity calendar, donating 100% of the profits to Melbourne’s Asylum Seekers Resource Center. This time … Continue reading →

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Mind Your Metro Manners

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Brian D. Butler

The Japanese are generally considered to be among the most polite people, but even the world’s most courteous folk need friendly reminders to respect other travelers on public transportation. Each year Tokyo Metro, the group that runs the city’s subway … Continue reading →

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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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Axonometric and Not

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Brian D. Butler
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Is Your Sunday Random ?

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Brian D. Butler

Did you every wonder why Haydn’s tomb contains two heads ? Well listen to this story. Yelping with Cormac : Cormac McCarthy on Whole Foods and Taco Bell (sort of) Best Books 2011 Guide : Publisher’s Weekly free web-based app … 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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