vs …?
Originally uploaded by jabberer.

useful?

magazine ad for N93.

cool vs. ….
Originally uploaded by jabberer.

is thinness really a trend? i met no one who can explain why they want

a phone which is thin. yet its a strong ‘trend’ driven by many

companies. it is true that its an ultimate tech showoff.

in china – i hear korean manufacturers are considered to be cool -

they succeeded in creating this high end image. i think i could

understand why.

pictured is the samsung mobile ad featuring the popular korean movie

star (jihyun chun), comparing a range of 3 thin phones.

pink phone user
Originally uploaded by jabberer.

i wonder which segment she’d belong…

ready to go
Originally uploaded by jabberer.

cant wait to be back in tokyo..

but now prepared to leave for the airport and have a telco in the taxi

on the way – i hope:

the taxi wouldnt stink

the taxi driver wouldnt turn the radio too loud (chinese radio shows

can be really really noisy, i learned)

the taxi is new enough so that i can close/open windows freely

ball room (park) dancing – temple of heaven
Originally uploaded by jabberer.

and finally! social dance club.

rhythm nation – temple of heaven
Originally uploaded by jabberer.

something i really cant place it in my mental map of sports. mostly

mature ladies playin.

physical exercise group – temple of heaven
Originally uploaded by jabberer.

the paddle ladies are holding seemed quite versatile. people play ball

games with it, and this group is using it in a group dance/aerobics.

singing group – temple of heaven
Originally uploaded by jabberer.

some playing a traditional musical instruments, some practice singing.

knitting team – temple of heaven
Originally uploaded by jabberer.

i havent had a chance to consult with any of the local experts – but

at this point, i started to wonder if government actually encourages

these people to do something with their free time in this place.