JAPAN 2010

Contemporary Japan

Post World War buildings adopted first the "unadorned box" style. Steel and concrete replaced the traditional wood constructions. After 1990 the japanese architecture became more daring with unique designs, away from the rectangular forms.

Tokyo - Contemporary Architecture

Shopping

Japan is a shopper's paradise, offering everything from high-tech gadgetry

and electronics to traditional arts and crafts.


Packaging is an art. Everything is wrapped, packed, bagged in layers of plastic and paper. Yes, there is big amount of waste in packaging but everything is beautifully done.

Transportation

Japanese toilet buttonswth flushing instuctions

Vending Machines, Toilets, etc...

People

These kids had an English class assignment. We gladly helped to fill in questions : "Where are you from?" "What Japanese food did you like the most?" Most Japanese people seemed to be very polite and friendly. If we looked a little confused, people stopped and asked if we needed help. We had one day an older gentleman come join us for several blocks just to show us where to take our lunch. There are stories about the peoplelooking down on foreigners or "gaijin". Hard to tell. It may be just the language barrrier. Those speaking some English were in general curious and trying to approach us. However, in many smaller places we had a hard time to communicate. We found groups of school children everywhere we went. Each group had distinctive uniforms or hats. We met even groups of businessmen, dressed in the same way.

Hooded Dog Raincoat designed with style and detail, good for any season and great addition to the dog's wardrobe.

...and their pets

JAPAN -2nd Trip 2016

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