Entries tagged with “tokyo”:
Nakagin Capsule Tower, Plus Nagoya and Fukuoka
- Nakagin Capsule Tower (1972) - Kisho Kurokawa [Figure-Ground.com]
I've also expanded Figure/Ground's Tokyo (2005—2007) section to include photos from Fukuoka and Nagoya. Therefore, the section has been renamed "Japan" to reflect the expanded scope. Definitely take a look at the Fukuoka sub-section if you are interested in architecture. There are quite a few interesting buildings in that set.
June 7, 2008
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Tags: architecture, figureground, fukuoka, japan, kishokurokawa, nagoya, nakagincapsuletower, tokyo, travel
Tadao Ando in Tokyo, 2005—2007
Three recent works of Tadao Ando in Tokyo (pictured above from left to right: hhstyle.com/Casa, Omotesando Hills, 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT). You see a definite departure from earlier works with the incoporation of lots of sharp angles and diagonals. I'm not sure I like this "new" Ando. These are pretty underwhelming projects compared to his earlier work like the Church of the Light and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.
- Tadao Ando in Tokyo, 2005—2007 [Figure-Ground.com]
April 30, 2008
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Tags: architecture, figureground, japan, photos, tadaoando, tokyo, travel
Harajuku Protestant Church
- Harajuku Protestant Church (2005) - Ciel Rouge Creation [Figure-Ground.com]
April 26, 2008
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Tags: architecture, church, figureground, harajuku, photos, tokyo, travel
Tokyo
A selection of photos from four trips to Tokyo taken between April 2005 and December 2007.
- Tokyo [Figure-Ground.com]
March 27, 2008
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Tags: figureground, japan, tokyo, travel
L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon (Tokyo)
I will just come right out and say it: start-to-finish, it was the best meal I've ever had.
If you are reading this review, chances are, you know all about Robuchon and his Ateliers popping up all over the world (Tokyo, Paris, Vegas, New York, London, Hong Kong at last count), so I won't get into who he is (a legend in French cuisine) and what his Ateliers are all about (fancy French food in informal settings inspired by sushi bars). What better place to try his Atelier concept than at the original location, the one in Tokyo?
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September 19, 2007
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Food & Drink, Travel
Tags: food, frenchfood, japan, joelrobuchon, latelier, review, tokyo, travel
Ginza Kyubey
In all my trips to Tokyo over the past few years (this was my 8th trip in 8 years), I've never tried a high-end sushi restaurant (I went to Nobu Tokyo once, but I don't think that really counts). Not having a reliable local guide
to take me, I've always thought the mysteries of haute sushi dining is most likely out of my reach because at that level, the interaction between the sushi chef and the customer is so important (and as it turned out, it did prove to be a problem this time). Plus, I am more than satisfied simply trying the multitude of affordable dining options in Tokyo. The relief on my wallet (in an otherwise expensive city) is a welcomed side benefit.
I still don't know any local foodie (or anyone, period, who lives in Tokyo, actually), but I decided it's time for me to dip my toes into the realm of fancy Tokyo sushi joints. For my first foray into this world, I decided upon Kyubey (久兵衛), supposedly one of the most famous sushi restaurants in all of Japan. Incidentally, they are the inventor of gunkan-maki ("battleship wrap")—the technique of wrapping sushi with a loose topping like ikura or uni with a strip of nori. I figured since they are that well known, they are likely as equipped as anyone to deal with foreigners.
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July 20, 2007
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Tags: japan, review, sushi, tokyo, travel