Japan

Comparing the Japanese Design Mind and the Global Design Mind by Takeshi Fukui

Japanese culture has been consisting of the geopolitical feature leads to four beautiful distinguish seasons and lots of unpredictable natural disasters. Under the circumstances, it is important to respect 協調性 (Kyouchousei = the corporate mind) and もののあわれ (Mononoaware = the sense of pathos). Plus, after the World War Ⅱ, Japan has been engaging the Western Industry and mixed with its culture which is called 和魂洋才 (Wakonyousai = Japanese spirit with Western learning).

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The Future Vending Machine with Digital Signage by Takeshi Fukui

According to Japan Vending Machine Manufacturers Association (2015), there are 5,001,700 vending machines in Japan, where it is an unusual situation compared with surrounding countries. The types of vending machines are also unique, such as foods, snacks and even books. Remarkably, when we go to some big stations in Tokyo, we can see the touch panel display vending machine. 

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