January 9, 2012 • Nathan Hoernig • Entertainment, General Design, Sightseeing
What’s the value in this article?
This article will attempt to show you the perfect merging of Japanese culture and American entertainment. I recently made a mid-winter (not recommended) trip to DisneySea in Tokyo. I thought it was going to be just a full-out American style place but was pleasantly surprised to see that they had actually incorporated some Japanese culture into their products.
Here-on, I’ll show you some of those things and who knows, maybe you’ll get a bit of a culture lesson all the while.
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December 27, 2011 • Nathan Hoernig • Entertainment, Nature, Sightseeing
What can you get out of this?
Inspiration and a smile.
If you’re interested in seeing the way Tokyo-ites celebrate Christmas, you may find this article an entertaining way to spice up your day as the 2011 Christmas season comes to an end.
Every year, Tokyo lights itself up to celebrate the Christmas and New Years season. This year, I chose a night, grabbed my digital SLR, my tripod and hit the streets of Tokyo to find the best sources of Christmas illumination. This post will mainly be a photo showcase of a few places I went to this year. Let the visual feast begin!
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November 15, 2011 • Nathan Hoernig • Entertainment, General Design, Sightseeing
What could you possibly get out of this?
October and November are design season in Japan and anyone who’s not around to partake in the smattering of events is really one to be felt sorry for. Just like last week’s article, this is another update from Tokyo showing you all of the best of what’s going on in the Japanese design world. This time, I’m acting as your guide into Design Tide.
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November 7, 2011 • Nathan Hoernig • Entertainment, Packaging, Sightseeing
What’s in this for you?
Japan has a ton of inspiring, creative and clever design. If you don’t have a chance to get to a major design event (like Tokyo Designer’s Week) in Japan, you’re missing out on a lot of “Woah, that’s amazing” moments.
If you’re one of the unlucky to find yourself in that situation, you’re as close as you can get to the real thing, right here—minus the aching legs, twenty-five dollar entrance fee and long lines to get some food. You’re welcome!
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July 11, 2011 • Nathan Hoernig • Entertainment, Sightseeing
Why Does This Matter To You?
Whether you’re just traveling or you’re already here, if you’re in Japan and are itching to see some Japanese creativity, this article will give you the coordinates to the best locations. In this series, we’ll look at specific places you can go to quench your creative thirsts and hopefully get a bit of cultural education in the process.
Today, we bring you to the heart of Tokyo just a short walk from Roppongi station is the super-classy and modern…
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