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The draw of big cities, like New York, London, LA, or Tokyo is that they are made of a series of distinct, colorful neighborhoods, each with their own identity, vibe, and demographic. What makes them different are the small, local, mom-and-pop shops—not the chains of identical mass retail stores.
Adam Wray • The Shape of Post-Covid Retail
Tagtype, an intricate Japanese Gamepad-like keyboard designed by @takram_ , a device now acquired by @themuseumofmodernart as part of the permanent collection.
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Designed back in 2004, 'tagtype' is a Japanese input tool tailored for the unique structure of the Japanese language, consisting... See more
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Most of our problems fall into one of two categories. Either we know what needs to be done, and we’re not doing it. Or… We really just don’t know what to do.
Gregg Krech • The Art of Taking Action: Lessons from Japanese Psychology
The noted neurologist and author Oliver Sacks had this to say about originality, in his essay “Prodigies” from the book An Anthropologist on Mars: Creativity, as usually understood, entails not only a “what,” a talent, but a “who”—strong personal characteristics, a strong identity, personal sensibility, a personal style, which flow into the talent,
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Maid cafes are also popular, as dainty young girls in French maid outfits serve tea and engage in chitchat with customers. Head to @Home Café for English speaking maids.