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March 07, 2007

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I encountered this globe in an amazing little park that sits atop an old water treatment facilty in Bunkyo-ku's Hongo district. Before finding the park, I had just spent an hour or so checking out the Lab Motion exhibition at Tokyo Wonder Site.

The free exhibition continues until March 21st. If you have the chance, I encourage you to check it out. You might be amused.

Posted by scott at March 7, 2007 05:18 AM

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Interesting... I was waiting for you to come back into the shot and say something. Yet in the end, the silence seemed to do the trick.

Posted by: Joe at March 7, 2007 07:17 AM


Very unusual...This is one of those things that make you think, "Wait. Is this some sort of metaphor, or is it just a guy spinning a globe?" That's a neat sculpture though. I wonder why they left it free-spinning if it's not run by a motor of some sort.

Posted by: Taylor at March 7, 2007 08:23 AM


Joe: I'd have preferred to not been in the frame at all - only I wanted the globe to appear stationary and end spinning. It's kind of funny how the rotation stopped at the exact same place where it began.

Taylor: The globe actually is located at the edge of the playground part of the park. I think the idea was for it to be something that children can play with that's why it spins freely. That it is such a visual curiosity is just an added bonus. The little park was a real gem of a find and I plan on talking about it further in the next audio podcast.

Posted by: scott at March 7, 2007 10:35 AM


Why are you leaning on New Zealand in the photo? What did we do to you? ;)

Posted by: San Nakji at March 7, 2007 03:21 PM


San: It's only because I dream of one day going to New Zealand to flyfish for trout.

Posted by: scott at March 7, 2007 09:14 PM


This is a brilliant video! Clearly a David Lynch influence here.

Posted by: Mark Attenborough at March 8, 2007 06:36 AM


Hmmm, in that case I forgive :) (Never forget though!)

Posted by: San Nakji at March 8, 2007 10:34 AM


It seemed to be rather profound. I don't know why though. Will have to sleep on that one to find the meaning. Odd how it seemed to come right back to the same spot. Weighted perhaps?

Posted by: Matt at March 8, 2007 04:13 PM


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