More Hong Kong Signage

It’s incredible how far these big neon signs hang over the street in Hong Kong. The double decker buses just clear them. Tokyo has tons ‘o signage too, but it’s vertical — tall and skinny up the buildings. I hypothesize that signs expanded horizontally in Hong Kong because of [...]

Mister Softee, Hong Kong

Most traditional Chinese medicinal items (ground deer antler, bear paws. snake bones, you name it) boast rendering men “strong” and “vital.” In that cultural context no self-respecting man wishing to impress with his jade pestle would be caught dead eating Mister Softee.

Chungking Mansions, Hong Kong
This is the (in)famous Chungking Mansions, tenament/flea bag hotel on Nathan Road in Kowloon. It takes up a large portion of the block and contains many little “hotel” blocks and food vendors on multiple floors within. All the peoples of the world stay here (except rich American and Japanese businessmen). I’ve been [...]