Monthly Archives for March 2013
Solar panels
Solar panels spread even faster than before in Japan, especially after the Tohoku earthquake in 2011. As the government is giving a subsidy for solar power generation systems, there will be even more reasons for people to buy them. Since … Continue reading
Books Vending Machine
I found a books vending machine which I never seen it before. You can buy paperback books and comics are sold in this vending machine, and they are for the same price as inside the convenience store which is open … Continue reading
Japanese-style toilet
You can easily find books on learning about Japanese culture for foreigners who visit or live in Japan. But, you hardly find books which deal with the Japanese toilet. Liken in these pictures, both Japanese and western-style toilets are available … Continue reading
High-tech vending machine
One of the high-tech prowess in Japan is a vending machine with a large LED monitor instead of displaying actual products. In the high-tech world in Japan, it makes possible the vending machine use a touch screen technology and pay … Continue reading
Yokohama Chinatown
I went to Chinatown in Yokohama. It exists in various parts of the world. Like any other place, Yokohama in eastern Japan and Kobe in western Japan have Chinatowns. This time I went Chinatown in Yokohama to get my favorite … Continue reading