Taxi Driver Smoko Spot
Thick tar soup in generic paint can. Evidence of smoko time at the local taxi stand.
Materials: Can
Location: Akishima, Tokyo
Mosquito Repellent Vase in Park Toilet
Another example of the hand made aspects of Japanese mass-made toilets. This time a large can that used to hold mosquito coils has been placed in a Nagoya public toilet by Mr./Ms. Migita?/Uda?.
Great to see the date of placement clearly written on the side of the can.
Materials: Can
Location: Sakae, Nagoya
Smoking Spot Beautification in Can and Flowers
Wild flowers plucked from a nearby informal garden and placed in an empy tea can/bottle decorate a smoking/drink machine ‘rest spot’ outside of a suburban office.
Materials: Can
Location: Akishima-shi, Tokyo
See also Jared Braiterman‘s documentation of toilet beautification using the same technique [on Tokyo-DIY-Gardening] and [Tokyo Green Space]
Smoko Spot in Can
Simple smoko spot constructed from can attached to roadside barrier with wire.
Materials: Can, Wire
Location: Shibuya, Tokyo
Cigarette Diposal Unit in Can, Wire and Hook
A common sight in Japan, a can attached to a fence with a hook and wire for cigarette disposal.
Materials: Wire, Hook, Can
Location: Akishima, Tokyo
Can and Tray Light Fitting
Used oil can and polystyrene tray fashioned into outdoor light fitting.
Materials: Can, Polystyrene Tray
Location: Akishima, Tokyo
Playground Safety in Cans
Tops of athletic bars in playground capped with cans for safety. Cans fixed to poles with wire and sealed with electrical tape.
Materials: Cans, Wire, Electrical tape
Location: Akishima, Tokyo
