Category Archives: Photos
Nano big at Shinjuku station
As you leave Shinjuku station via the west exit you can’t but notice the mass of advertising for Apple iPod Nano. The rise between the pedestrian level and the ceiling has a ring of iPod advertisements (pictured below). And many … Continue reading
Fishing for bass lures we found the net more than full
For a friend’s Christmas present it was suggested to get fishing equipment, something for fishing bass. Japanese are mad about fishing, get some Japanese stuff I was told. Well that statement is about right. We asked at one fishing shop, … Continue reading
The season changes from Christmas to strawberry
The seasons are important in Tokyo, and things often change for the season. The types of clothes on sale, food at restaurants, and even the type of chocolate milk available. Just a few days before Christmas we can see that … Continue reading
Tokyo Garbage truck with mascot
In Sydney it is not uncommon to see garbage trucks adorned with mascots or other things that garbos have retrieved from the rubbish they collect. Tokyo seems to be more reserved in the decoration of garbage trucks. All that I … Continue reading
Please do it at a pub
Please do it at a pub Please do not make a commotion on the train Another community service announcement, brought to you by Tokyo Metro. There is a new one of these put up every couple of weeks. All quite … Continue reading
Constructing a train station sign
It was interesting to see how many people were involved in the construction of a sign on the concourse of this station. People to put up the sign, people too protect the public, and people to supervise them all. I’m … Continue reading
Clouds over TiTech
Photo of the clouds over building 9 at Tokyo Institute of Technology.
It’s already Christmas in Tokyo
Walking around Shinjuku I found that it is already Christmas in Tokyo. Tokyo Hands in the Takashimaya building has a display of Christmas decorations on sale. Including a snowman build from a frame of little lights, and many other light … Continue reading
Photos from Tokyo Tech festival
Last weekend there was a festival at Tokyo Institute of Technology to promote the university, much like an open day at Australian universities. There were many stalls of food run by different clubs at TiTech. And a few other stalls … Continue reading