Tag Archives: Japanese taxi drivers

Look, then look again: fender mirrors

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Alice

In my November 19 column in The Japan Times, I wrote about the rather special rear-view mirrors you see on the front of Japanese taxi cabs. I promised to post some photos of vehicles equipped with fender mirrors, including a … Continue reading →

Posted in Life in Japan, What the Heck is That? | Tagged alice gordenker, fender mirror, Japanese taxi drivers, rear-view mirror, taxis in Japan, The Japan Times, Toyota JPN Taxi Concept | 2 Comments

The Great White Hope: UV-Cut Gloves

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Alice

In my March 19 column in The Japan Times, I wrote about the popularity in Japan of white gloves. As I explained, although white work gloves are widely used in many professions, they are no longer even made in Japan. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged alice gordenker, glove museum, history gloves, Japanese bus drivers, Japanese taxi drivers, tebukuro, The Japan Times, white gloves | 3 Comments

Tag Archives: Japanese taxi drivers

Look, then look again: fender mirrors

The Great White Hope: UV-Cut Gloves

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