George Stobart's Posts
- Hakone Open Air Museum
- November 20th, 2009
- For centuries, Hakone has drawn visitors in search of faith and healing, with few places in Japan comparing with its natural scenery, atmosphere, religion, art, medieval history, food and onsens. Hakone’s contribution to Japanese art is one that melds nature and man and far surpasses the output of other cities with more than 10 times its » Continue Reading
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- Japanese Elevator signs
- November 11th, 2009
- Ride up and down the elevators of Japanese office blocks and you may well come across some very suggestive signs. Not signs of anything going on, or signs which might suggest you have entered the twilight zone. But signs telling you just what it is you can’t do. » Continue Reading
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- GaijinPot Video: Behind the scenes of Japan Fashion Week
- October 30th, 2009
- Japan Fashion Week wrapped up last week in Tokyo Midtown, the event passed a lot of people in the international press by, but Tokyo still remains the place where H&M, Forever 21 and a host of other major brands battle for every last millimeter of retail space. We took the chance to find out what one of the professionals attending the » Continue Reading
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