The Asahi Beer HQ, or "Kin no unchi" the Golden Turd as it is more affectionately known. Designed by Philppe Stark of course

Japan

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October 13th 2007
Having travelled overnight for 10 hours from Australia, it was quite overwhelming arriving in Tokyo. We walked bleary eyed through the airport, taking in signs in strange script. The maps showing the train and metro lines looked like a party popper had just exploded over them, leaving trails of multi coloured lines. Fortunately, there were English speaking people at the airport information desk ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Asakusa

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more