Boasting a fleet of over 48,000 taxi cabs, it comes as no surprise that Tokyo has one of the best taxi services in the world. Where drivers are clad in immaculate suits, white gloves and put through the rigours of learning- from what to say, how to dress, how deeply to bow to which hand to use while giving change amongst other things, expect top notch cabbie service in this modern city.
Watch the video and explore the life of a Tokyo taxi driver here.
September 25th, 2013
Working religiously and tirelessly behind canvases, brushes and oils during the Cultural Revolution in China is a group of brave artists who quietly banded together during a repressive period. Showcasing their works for the first time in an exhibition titled “Light Before Dawn: Unofficial Chinese Art 1974 to 1985″, the three distinctive schools of artists, each with a distinctive style will display more than 100 paintings and sculptures.. Heroic artisans out there, this will surely pique your interest.
Find out more here.
Tags: Art, Asia Society, China, Cultural Revolution, Culture, Inspiration, Light Before Dawn
June 17th, 2013