Cities are the hubs of the modern world, bringing worldwide conformity to certain styles and values, concentrating power, wealth, poverty and despair, and highlighting aspects of culture at the expense of others.  Hopefully, I will have more pictures over time to demonstrate what this looks like in Japan.  Here are a few images to get started.

Starbucks in Japan

Two years ago there were just a few Starbucks in Japan, but today they are quickly appearing everywhere -- like at this trendy mall at Aobadai Station.

Shibuya Crossing

Shibuya is a great crossroads of modern Japanese culture -- a place to shop, to work, to eat, to meet, and most of all, to see and be seen.

Landmark Tower

Looking up at the tallest building in Japan, located in the Yokohama waterfront district.