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Cultural Norms

Ping Pong Vend

Hong Kong: cultural norms
An upfront stereotypical example of local Hong Kong norms – an old ping pong vending machine, shrine, and fabrics for sale.



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15 Jul 2013

The Little Van That Does

29 Jun 2013

In: Ojika
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Every country has its staple transport, something unpretentious that outside of cities keeps people and objects moving. For Japan its the 4WD Subaru Sambar and …
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Measured

29 Jun 2013

In: Yakushima
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The local reference points for metrics. “A nose” “20 hands” “A bottle”
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Perpendicular

29 Jun 2013

In: Mandalay
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The sight when you catch the 4am train out of Mandalay for Hsipaw.
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Consumer Literacy

28 Jun 2013

In: Mandalay
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Branding focussed on value, versus technology. And the assumptions consumers have associated with each of the technologies.
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Trouser Protectors

28 Jun 2013

In: Shanghai
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Nice riff off the arm protectors that are common in rural China: trouser protectors worn just over the ankle.
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Pollution Mask as Default

16 Jun 2013

In: Shanghai
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Stayed one night at the Waterhouse at South Bund in Shanghai (Puli or Urbn better for the rest of the week) – a hotel where …
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Delivery

15 Jun 2013

In: Shanghai
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Delivery in delivery-culture.
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Bribing/Incentivising the Driver

15 Jun 2013

In: Shanghai
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Private car companies such as Uber provide a tiered service: the black limo provides a superior service at a higher cost than Uberx or regular …
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Little Park

13 Jun 2013

In: Tokyo
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