contemporary artifacts

Tag: japan

  • Kyoto

    Kyoto

    In December, on the way to Vietnam, I was able to visit Kyoto for a couple of days. There are a number of impressive shrines, gardens and palaces, all easily accessible by bike, which most hotels and Ryokans are happy to lend.

  • tko

    tko, originally uploaded by micahcraig. I finally got around to putting something together with some of the video I took on my visit to Tokyo last December. This was my first time really playing with video editing software, so please excuse all the cheesy transitions and ham handed cuts. I used Cinelerra for the editing,…

  • Giant Ultraman is made of ten thousand Ultramen – Boing Boing Gadgets

    Giant Ultraman is made of ten thousand Ultramen – Boing Boing Gadgets Duh.  What else would Giant Ultraman be made of?

  • Muji Store

    Muji Store, originally uploaded by micahcraig. I stopped by the new Muji flagship store on a mini Japanese retail pilgramage to Times Square.  The New York branch of Kinokuniya moved to 40th & 6th from Rockafeller Center a few months ago, and I also visited their new store. Both stores were great, but the Muji…

  • Ichigo: Then, where are sweatshirts of LOOPWHEELER being made?…

    Ichigo: Then, where are sweatshirts of LOOPWHEELER being made? Satoshi: They are being made here in Japan. Fabric in knitted in Wakayama prefecture. Ichigo: I see. I wonder if I could see the whole process. Satoshi: OK, let’s go. I will guide you through the production. (via LW ORIGIN)

  • Tokyo

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  • Globe

    IMG_0446, originally uploaded by micahcraig. This retro futuristic building is the Fuji TV headquarters, and is built on reclaimed land in Tokyo bay.