Flashy Lights: Taxi Illumination In Japan
Thursday, March 13th, 2008
PingMag has published my translation of the article “Flashy Lights: Taxi Illumination In Japan.”
Prowling the city of Tokyo are hoards of taxis, chasing down lonely passengers on their way, to and fro. Characteristically, all are equipped with automatically opening doors and a driver’s white gloves. However, little distinguishes these roaring vehicles, classically Japanese, outside the small glowing beacon perched on the center of their tops – each company from every region set themselves apart with their own special logo and shape. How practical, since, from far, a passenger can see what type of ride they are in for that night! Read the full story>>