Architecture geeks have special missions when they walk distant urban places. This episode was one of my very core adventures in Tokyo: finding the prototype of a futuristic yet incredibly retro-style city, materialized in one building.
To find jewels of art life in any town, this is how I’d proceed: Inform myself beforehand, and then go on the lookout. However, in Tokyo you’ll need more than that to arrive at a place you’re searching.
All that glitters is not gold.
I have a soft spot for those who stay out of the beaten tracks, people who are different from the main crowd.
The Japanese versatility of combining different spiritual mindsets in one culture defied my dialectically organized western thinking. (^-^)
Having studied some of the biggest cities of the world, I can assure that nothing about their management is easy. Especially when disaster strikes. And the likelihood of a city like Tokyo being affected by disaster is high.
Have you ever felt incredibly tired in a big city like Tokyo? Chances are: you’re not alone.