Pets were kept in the old apartments that were torn down and replaced with this modern complex. Residents were guaranteed a place in the new building, but pets were banned. Empty tuna tins scattered around in the bushes surrounding the apartments are evidence of continued care and mutual dependence.
Materials: Cans of Tuna
Location: Setagaya, Tokyo.
This example is a note for a pamphlet on “Hand Made Aspects of Mass Produced Housing”. Subscribe to my somewhat-frequent letter HERE if you want to keep in touch easily.
The dog has the run of the yard – kept in check with wire racks on the gate and a breeze block for stability.
Materials: Wire Rack, Breeze Block
Location: Nagoya
My wife is the poo expert in our house. She is the self-declared ウンチ・ファインダー(Poo Finder). This does not mean that she appreciates it in any way shape or form… imagine her horror to find errant and especially smelly poo in our apartment carpark – a rare and shocking occurence in a city where plastic poo bags are king, and apartment dwellers wipe their pooches bums after every ablution. toilet stop…. It is also very inconvenient as it takes up two bicycle parking spaces in our cramped residential grounds.
This rock construction (made specifically out of white stones for good night visibility) is her attempt at poss-safety (as it was beyond her powers to get close enough to dispose of the offending material).
Look closely at the last photo – I think that these are the offenders. As I was taking these photos they turned the corner, possibily to give us a second bombing… not sure what they have against us, probably our screaming children and wayward terrorist-looking man-about-the-house.
Thanks to Ayu Berthelsen for this great insight into housewife FIXing techniques.
Materials: Rocks
Location: Akishima-shi, Tokyo
Laminated sign cautions pet owners to clean up after their loved ones doings.
Materials: Laminated Sign
Location: Setagaya, Tokyo.
This example is a note for a pamphlet on “Hand Made Aspects of Mass Produced Housing”. Subscribe to my somewhat-frequent letter HERE if you want to keep in touch easily.
Very direct way of letting local pet owners know how the doings of their dogs are viewed by residents of a small apartment complex.
Cute dog sign adds the finishing touch.
Materials: Board, Marker
Location: Akishima, Tokyo
