Mixed Signals

Student Solutions to Bike Badness

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:11:27 -0800

Across Japan, cities have begun taking more aggressive action to control negative bicycle behavior, while encouraging the high rates of cycling. Utsunomiya, capital of Tochigi Prefecture, is no different.

Rebel Without a Poo

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:14:00 -0800

After a long hiatus, I continue my personally beloved collection of the dog doo signs of Tokyo. Pulled from the vaults for your pleasure.

Urban River Cycling

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:53:24 -0800

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.

Enshrined Streets

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 22:23:55 -0800

Worship, the street, and kids.

Pedestrian Signs 2

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:57:55 -0800

Almost a year back, I featured a few pedestrian-oriented signs in Tokyo. Here are some more.

Vending Machines 4: Mountain Climbing

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:28:31 -0800

A wide selection of vending machines can be found up and down Mount Takao, west of Tokyo.

Maps of Routes

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 04:17:16 -0800

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.

Maps of Neighborhoods

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 02:18:14 -0800

Various maps, serving widely different purposes, of neighborhoods in Tokyo.

Vending Machines 3: Food, News, Etc

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 19:02:20 -0800

As promised in yesterday's set of beverage vending machines, here's another unique selection.

Vending Machines 2: Beverages

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 06:07:22 -0800

A sampling of drink dispensers in Tokyo.

Bicycle Encouragement

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 18:35:06 -0800

Signs exempting bicyclists from car laws.

Bicycle Restriction

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 03:45:35 -0800

Signs urging bicyclists to be safe and be polite.

Yankee Doo-dee-doo

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 06:32:00 -0800

Good ol' American dog leavings.

Dirty Dog Jobs

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 05:36:55 -0800

There are some jobs that no one wants to do. Like anything involving dog doo. Here are some signs encouraging you to do your part.

Disney Sea Clock Walk

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 06:33:50 -0800

Clock spotting and walking in Tokyo Disney Sea!

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