Monthly Archives: July 2010

Smart – Use passenger footsteps to generate power

East Japan Railways are currently evaluating the possibility to use a human footsteps power generators in Tokyo station and around Shibuya station. With human foot traffic as the most easily available energy, this new power source has been installed in the flooring in what’s commonly believed to be the busiest subway stations in the world.

Fun & Smart – Cat Café

Don’t have the time to take care of a cat? Dont have what it takes to give it the love it deserves and find out it’s favorite Wiskas taste? Maybe it’s forbidden to host cats in your appartment? But you love cats. Cat cafes are popular in Tokyo and Seoul. The world’s first cat cafe […]

Smart – bird tweet in the subway

At some subway stations in Tokyo you can hear the twitter of birds. No, it’s not an extremely delicate climate for birds, it’s small speakers around the stairs placed to help visually impaired to find their way through the station. Not disturbing for anyone, actually very cosy and enjoyable.

Fun – Beard Papa’s

Beard Papa’s (麦の穂 Muginoho?) is a Japanese company founded in 1999. Their slogan is “Fresh’n natural cream puffs.” Beard Papa’s has over 250 stores in Japan and 300 worldwide. Amazingly fun logo.