12/06/2006

Thinking about Cities, from Vancouver.

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Old Men Pondering in the Park. Peering through the window of a Boeing 777, I notice a heavy cloud bank lodged into an endless panorama of s...
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12/05/2006

Dining Solitude in the City.

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Finding solitude in Tokyo is no easy task, but there is no shortage of ways to cope. At this Chinese-style ramen restaurant, you first sel...
11/30/2006

Shibuya Crosswalks.

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The world's busiest crosswalk pulsates through the heart of Shibuya , but I wanted to look at other crosswalks in the area. At some le...
11/28/2006

Peaceful Discontinuities in the City.

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Rows of buildings, brilliant lights, and hordes of people seem to extend endlessly across the Kanto Plain that surrounds Tokyo. Even thoug...
11/27/2006

Great Golden Ginkgos.

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This year's autumn foliage was not as great as other years, but the Golden Ginkgos were as gorgeous as one could imagine. Other than t...

Beyond Mori Tower.

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These views are from Mori Tower in Roppongi Hills, an ambitious city-within-a-city project that has an abundance of shops, cafes, apartments...

Evening at the New York Bar.

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Many of the city's high rises have exquisite restaurants and bars on the upper levels - most of which I will never get to visit. One of...
11/26/2006

Tsukiji Fish Market II.

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Frozen Tuna Auction. The tuna auctions start around the wee hours of 5am and end by 7am. Despite the early hours, the action is fast and te...
11/25/2006

Breakfast at Tsukiji.

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Made with Loving Care. I love sushi, but at 7:30am? After leaving the fish market, I opted for Soba noodles and tempura instead, and it wa...
11/24/2006

Styrofoam Hills of Tsukiji Fish Market.

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The Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market, otherwise known as Tsukiji Fish Market, is the world's largest fish market, moving 200...
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11/23/2006

Under the Bridge II.

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One of my favorite things about Tokyo is the way in which spaces are used: under bridges, highways, expressways - any place an opportunity...
11/22/2006

Ginza Nights.

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Sidewalk by Day, Runway by Night. Tokyo is not among the world's most beautiful cities - that is , during the day. At night, it shines...
11/21/2006

Sounds in the Park

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Beneath the Maple Tree, Sounds of the DJ. It's always nice to stumble upon a free Sunday afternoon dance party in the park. 15 Minutes o...
11/20/2006

Anomalies in Space.

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So you think this scene is from L.A. or Houston? Try the Shinjuku area of Tokyo. This is the same city where a sacred temple can be built ...
11/18/2006

Stand Still, Move Forward.

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Businessmen pass behind a statue at Tokyo Opera City. Toyo Ito currently has an exceptional exhibition at Tokyo Opera City Gallery replete...
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