[psygn89]

Having lived in Japan it feels they either they go all in on minimalist or maximalist. Some stores are quiet, others are obnoxiously loud and brightly lit to where you don't see your own shadow. Some magazines have a ridiculous amount of text on the cover, distorting the characters to fit with bold text stroking, others especially fashion might have one line if any at all alongside their logo. Game and book covers can be more on artistic/subtle side whereas in the west we often fight for your attention with character collages or action scenes.

[p_j_w]

>others are obnoxiously loud and brightly lit to where you don't see your own shadow.

The name Don Quixote now triggers a PTSD reaction in me.

[tobinfekkes]

I just landed in Tokyo for the first time last night and ended up in the Don Quixote in Shibuya by accident (or adventure). What an experience! It's an invasion of all the senses!

[p_j_w]

That one is the absolute worst on weekends. Complete sensory overload coupled with huge crowds. I didn't care for it!

The eels in the fish tank out front are pretty cool, though.

[seanmcdirmid]

MUJI vs Loft is my favorite example. How could two stores be so different in design language.