Neon

[Kurt Hansen]

I’ve spent time in Tokyo and one of my favorite things is looking. There is so much to see. We’ve talked about the simplicity of much of Japanese architecture, but sometimes the most exciting things are the lights. Once you’ve seen the neon lights of Shibuya or Shinjuku, it's hard to forget. I couldn’t find anything. No idea of addresses and so many neon signs, I had no idea where to look. When You’re not looking for a specific place, the neon is spectacular. The signs rise up the side of every building and reach out into the street. There are so many signs vying for attention that it almost nullifies the effect. It's just another way that Japan is a magical place to visit. The contrast of sights from the simplest street vendor to the electric neon creates amazing sights that are difficult to duplicate.