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Tokyo, Japan
Japan Railways
East Japan Railway Company operates the world's busiest train system, with 6.6 million passengers every day.
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We explore the unique, the symmetrical, the atypical, the distinctive design and amazing architecture that inspires us all.
Hotel Belvédère, Furka Pass, Switzerland | C.1882
Credit: Carlo Kuettel
Robert’s Cottages, Oceanside, United States | C.1928
Credit: Paul Fuentes
Húsavik Light, Husavik, Iceland | C.1956
Credit: Matthijs Van Mierlo
Ascensor Da Bica, Lisbon, Portugal | C.1873
Credit: Jack Spicer Adams
Wharf Shed, Glenorchy, New Zealand | C.1885
Credit: Frida Berg
Malley’s Chocolates, Cleveland, United States | C.1935
Credit: Accidentally Wes Anderson
Marfa Central Fire Station, Marfa, United States | C.1938
Credit: Emily Prestridge
Our Lady of the Rocks, Bay of Kotor, Montenegro | C.1452
Casa de Serralves, Porto, Portugal | C.1925
Credit: Matias Galeano
Hamilton, New Zealand
Hot Air Balloon
It is tradition that each time a hot-air balloon lands, champagne is shared.
Agra, India
Agra Fort
Totaling 94 acres, this massive fortress made of red sandstone was the former residence and capital city of India's medieval Mughal Dynasty.
Angoulême, France
Angoulême Town Hall
When besieged by Vikings, it was fit to become a castle; when inspired with the republican spirit, it's become a space for public debate and local government.
AWA Visted HereLondon, United Kingdom
Marshall Street Baths
This marble-lined pool is housed in an Art Deco recreation complex on the site of even older public baths.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Eastern Columbia Building
Built in 1930, this former department store headquarters is considered the finest type of Art Deco architecture in Los Angeles.
London, United Kingdom
Vickers Viscount
A turboprop airliner designed by Sir George Edwards, who oversaw the development of the supersonic 'Concorde'.
Columbia, California, United States
Old Columbia Schoolhouse
California's first two-story brick schoolhouse.
Newport Beach, California, United States
Viewfinder
Several of these durable, weatherproof viewers garnish the piers of Balboa Peninsula and Newport Beach.
Edinburgh, Scotland
The Scotsman Hotel
This Georgian-style theatre sits at the base of what once was the news hub of Scotland---and carrier pigeons.
AWA Visted HereSan Jose, California, United States
Alviso Marina County Park
Migratory birds and historic salt flats are some of the attractions visitors can see while walking along the boardwalks at Alviso Marina County Park.
Gdansk, Poland
The Long Market
One of Europe's grandest squares is actually a strip. Unlike Vegas, coins are not welcome here.
Silverton, Colorado, United States
Old Arcade Trading Company
This family-run gift shop inhabits a building that was once a bordello.
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Providence Athenaeum
From sultry romances to path-paving protagonists - the shelves of this 200-year-old library have no shortage of stories to share.
AWA Visted HereCleveland, Ohio, United States
Severance Hall
Due to the gilded facades and immense grandeur of the space, it’s easy to miss parts of the hall that at one time made it unique.
AWA Visted HereMilan, Italy
Teatro Gerolamo
Originally a marionette theatre, this Milanese performing arts venue was reopened in 2017 following a restoration that renewed its 19th century glory.
COASTAL POSTAL ROAD TRIP
AWA filled up the van and set out on a road trip from the oldest to the tiniest post offices in the U.S.A. in celebration of our new Postcard Book.
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From the western metropolis of Denver to the surrounding Rocky Mountains, there’s something for everyone in the heart of Colorado.
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Tokyo offers a living cultural mosaic crafted with the best of Japan from old traditions to new technology and pop culture. As the world’s most populous city, it offers stimulating encounters around every corner.
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A visual adventure of Wes Anderson inspiration, authorized by the legendary filmmaker himself: stunning photographs of real-life places that seem plucked from the just-so world of his films, presented with fascinating stories behind each façade.
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