Along with Sibuya Street, Harajuku is the most popular road for young people in Tokyo. Fashionable and passionate youngsters converge on this street, which is similar to Daehakro Street in Korea. As soon as you get out of the Harajuku Subway Station, you will see the Snoopy Town shop. Turning right, you should reach Ohmotaesando Street, which is the high-fashion shopping street on Harajuku road.
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| Tokyo Harajuku Along with Sibuya Street, Harajuku is the most popular road for young people in Tokyo. Fashionable and passionate youngsters converge on this street, which is similar to Daehakro Street in Korea. As soon as you get out of the Harajuku Subway Station, you will see the Snoopy Town shop. Turning right, you should reach Ohmotaesando Street, which is the high-fashion shopping street on Harajuku road. It is no exaggeration to say that this street, with its high-class brand shops, is a shopping paradise. A great number of high-quality sign systems bring distinction to these shops. Since the street resembles high-fashion districts in Europe, many sign systems thereat also adopt the European style. Here are the details of the signs on Ohmotaesando in Harajuku. Osaka Dontobori Beijing The Chinese economy continued its impressive growth in 2002, with the
country's gross domestic product (GDP) topping 10 trillion yuan, registering an
8-percent increase over 2001 at comparable prices. This shows China's progress
since the end of the 1970s, when its leaders-mindful of the gap between the
country's economic growth and that of other countries-made the momentous
decision to reform China's decades-old economic system, in which targets and
quotas for various spheres of economic development were all set ?y the state's
planning committees,?into the capitalist system. As a result of this reform and
the ensuing rapid development of the Chinese economy, outdoor advertising
signs-vibrant symbols of democracy-have multiplied in the country.
Shanghai, the largest city in China, attracts people both from China and other countries like a magnet. People come here for its culture, its history, its people, and the vigor it shows in its rush to international metropolis status. Like a pearl set in the west coast of the Pacific Ocean, Shanghai is the showcase of China's fast growth and a bonanza of tourist attractions, business opportunities and cultural activities. Today's Shanghai aims to let more people all over the world have a better understanding of the city, especially of its current developments. The largest city in China is marked by refined and multicolored large neon billboards. The Signs of Malaysis Malaysia is one of the most pleasant and hassle-free countries that you can
visit in Southeast Asia. It is buoyant, having moved towards a pluralist culture
based on a vibrant and interesting fusion of Malay, Chinese, Indian and
indigenous cultures and customs. Recently, multinational enterprises located in
Singapore have started to move their offices into the country, the economy of
which has rapidly developed. Outdoor advertising has a significant share in the
advertising landscape in Malaysia. Digital printing technology was introduced
here earlier than in other Asian countries, and has since been applied onto a
variety of outdoor advertising systems.
From the timeless tranquility of its deserts to the lively bustle of its
souks, Dubai offers a kaleidoscope of attractions for visitors, despite its
small size. In a single day, a tourist can experience everything from rugged
mountains and awe-inspiring sand dunes to sandy beaches and lush green parks;
from dusty villages to luxurious residential districts and from ancient houses
with wind towers to ultra-modern shopping malls. These contrasts give Dubai its
unique flavor and personality as a cosmopolitan society with an international
lifestyle, yet with a culture deeply rooted in the Islamic traditions of Arabia.
Since the earliest times, Dubai has been a meeting place, bringing together the
Bedouins of the desert interiors with the pearl divers, and the merchants of the
city with seagoing fishermen. With its good geographical location, Dubai has
continued its development towards being the heart of the Middle Eastern economy.
France occupied all of Vietnam by 1884. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forces. US economic and military aid to South Vietnam grew through the 1960s in an attempt to bolster the government, but US armed forces were withdrawn following a cease-fire agreement in 1973. Two years later, North Vietnamese forces overran the South. However, now Vietnam has run the open-economy policy. Several multinational companies have branched out into the Vietnam country. Signages very well represents Vietnam is the open society.
The island of Guam has an ancient history and a rich cultural heritage, as evidenced by its 118 sites that are listed on the United States' National Register of Historic Sites and the 155 sites that are listed on the Guam Register of Historical Sites. Today, Guam is a truly cosmopolitan community that reflects the culture of its original Chamorro inhabitants, which has been influenced by countless European, American, Asian, Micronesian, and other peoples who have occupied Guam and have visited and immigrated to the island since the 16th century. Guam's history and its Chamorro folklore help shape the unique culture and mix of peoples that make Guam what it is today. Despite Guam's location in Asia, due to its status as an American territory, its signages look no different from those in the U.S. |
