Japanese variation of the ‘don’t waste water’ sign found in hotels worldwide – adapted to reflect the cultural norm of accepting/allowing a bath to overflow. …



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Local government office pen anti-theft mechanism. What if we reverse this logic? What would it take to encourage the pens to be ‘stolen’? What business model …
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The stand-out packaging for the new(ish) Gokuri Apple. The name ‘go-ku-ri’ is onomatopoeic – the sound of the adams apple bobbing as a drink pours …
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Ever imagined how much effort goes into designing a Tokyo train station that can stand the daily pounding of rush-hour? Train logistics, peak commuter hours, …
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This acure Shibuya station vending machine by the JR East Water Business Co. is interesting on a number of levels: it’s using a touch screen …
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Kicking off the year with a couple of days downtime in Tokyo, enough breathing space to reflect on the last, and plan for the new. 2010 …
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Pico-projector built into this Nikon camera – even in optimal conditions the quality of the experience is poor.
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