Tokyo Conserves Energy – Believe it or Not.
I went out for a ride after dark (around 21:00) to see what Tokyo looks like when it is making an effort to conserve energy. I have never seen or heard Shinjuku and Shibuya so dark and quiet at this
Earthquake – Some Perspective on the Nuclear Crisis.
The nuclear crisis at the Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Fukushima, 250 km from Tokyo, has been getting a lot of attention in the media lately but fears expressed for dangerous levels of radiation reaching areas further than 30km from
Earthquake – The Dragon Starts to Look Up.
As Japan makes incredible efforts to keep spirits up and get back to work I feel inspired to do the same so I will continue, within my limited capacity, stuck here in a hotel far from home and studio, to
Earthquake – Early Spring Plum Blossoms in Tokyo – Life Goes On.
Ume Blossoms precede the burst of Cherry blossoms (Sakura) that start late March early April every year in Japan.
Earthquake – Tokyo shows resolve and reacts calmly March 14th 2011.
Long lines of cars waiting to fill up were almost everywhere but not a single honking horn or road side tantrum. At first I thought these were cars parked on the side of the street until I realized they were
Earthquake – Empty Shelves at Local Supermarket in Tokyo.
I went out today (2011/03/12) to re-up supplies and this is what I saw at the local supermarket about 10 minutes from Shinagawa Station. It’s a stark contrast to the supermarket in the station itself which was fully stocked and
Earthquake – A Tokyo Perspective.
A very big thank you to everyone who sent me messages and expressions of concern via Facebook and e-mail. I am fine and at home in Shinagawa a full day after experiencing quite a large earthquake in my studio in