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Graffiti Stops Shinkansen

Graffiti Stops Shinkansen

The story of the Shinkansen (Japan’s bullet train) being stopped because vandals/artists defaced/decorated it with graffiti has been in the news the last few days. (Link: Japan Times) I have heard a similar story before in Japan. Of course the graffiti wouldn’t affect the performance of the train but it might damage the reputation of [...]

List of Museums in Yokohama

Here is a list of Yokohama’s museums and their web sites. If I have left any out or if there are any dead links please just leave a comment. To be honest, I haven’t been to most of these museums as I am not really a museum person but if you have and would like [...]

Yokohama Triennale 2008

Yokohama Triennale 2008

The Yokohama Triennale was first held in 2001 and will be held for the third time this year from 13 September to 30 November 2008 (79 days). It is basically a showcase of modern art from both Japanese and foreign artists and according to their web site will be held at several locations in [...]