Mixed Signals: Walking and the pedestrian environment
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Do you walk often? I do - I walk all over the place.

Walking slows everything down, and gives you a chance to think things through as you see them. Scrutiny and reflection can unveil a myriad of implicite and explicite signals sent to your town's people. Below are some of the things I've noticed while walking around Tokyo and other cities. If you have a thought-provoking place of your own, drop me an email.

Check out my enthralling special features!: Seattle Freeway Box (2004), Akasaka on the Rise (2006), Dog Doo Signs of Tokyo (2006), and Merchants of Koenji (2007).

Stroll through by date, or by place. There's a list at the top of the page, too. Or, step into one of the most recent entries.

August 4, 2008
Urban River Cycling in Tokyo
A few months back, I biked the length of Zenpukuji River (善福寺川) in Tokyo, a detour on the way to work.  Here's some bike-related photos taken along the way....
December 18, 2007
Enshrined Streets in Tokyo
Worship, the street, and kids....
Pedestrian Signs 2 in Tokyo
Almost a year back, I featured a few pedestrian-oriented signs in Tokyo.  Here are some more....
October 15, 2007
Vending Machines 4: Mountain Climbing in Tokyo
A wide selection of vending machines can be found up and down Mount Takao, west of Tokyo....
October 13, 2007
Maps of Routes in Tokyo
There are maps all over Tokyo, of different types.  Here are maps of routes and paths.  For more, check out my previous entry, Maps of Neighborhoods....
September 22, 2007
Maps of Neighborhoods in Tokyo
Various maps, serving widely different purposes, of neighborhoods in Tokyo....
September 20, 2007
Vending Machines 3: Food, News, Etc in Tokyo
As promised in yesterday's set of beverage vending machines, here's another unique selection....
Vending Machines 2: Beverages in Tokyo
A sampling of drink dispensers in Tokyo....
August 1, 2007
Bicycle Encouragement in Tokyo
Signs exempting bicyclists from car laws....
Bicycle Restriction in Tokyo
Signs urging bicyclists to be safe and be polite....
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