Why did I start?
Free Paper "tabismile" Debut!
The concept of this free paper is "travel and society".
It's been a year since I graduated out of "backpacking" and became an office worker.
There's a quite big difference between the views of backpackers and workers.
I sometimes amaze my bosses by what I say to them, and my friends (who know my lifestyle
during traveling laugh away the fact that I'm actually working in an accounting department with
a tie adjusted around my neck.
I believe both of the ways of living are great, though there are some pathetic issues.
There have been too many extreme stories in books and TV programs.
The media feature some travelers going on a perilous journey, those who are poisoned
with drugs, company scandals or office workers' suicides.
Those extreme stories are expanding the unwanted gap between travelers and workers,
perplexing those who wish to overcome the gap.
"So what should I do?" you'd ask.
Travelers like you, looking for a place and your own way of life, are all welcome to this
free paper "tabismile"!
With "tabismile", we're aiming at NPO corporate rights that can
apply the existent business executions.
Our concept "Traveling" doesn't mean only sightseeing all over the world with a
backpack on, but rather putting ideas into action in order to meet new people and
find fresh discoveries.
There are uncountable problems in the "society" we live in, but I personally think
the "society" itself should be like a creature that is more innocent and unconcerned.
Our Belief is that getting involved with an understanding is
the first step of our achievement.
We'll keep getting those office-workers, backpackers, artists, foreigners, and all other people
in the communities together, helping them to expand their own "societies"!
*What's tabismile? ... Ideas and events based on a concept that the most important
thing in one's life is smiling, and the life is like a journey with encounters
and discoveries. Started the activities (e.g. exhibiting our works in galleries and
online) in the year 2000. Jiro Tanaka (Director)
The concept of this free paper is "travel and society".
It's been a year since I graduated out of "backpacking" and became an office worker.
There's a quite big difference between the views of backpackers and workers.
I sometimes amaze my bosses by what I say to them, and my friends (who know my lifestyle
during traveling laugh away the fact that I'm actually working in an accounting department with
a tie adjusted around my neck.
I believe both of the ways of living are great, though there are some pathetic issues.
There have been too many extreme stories in books and TV programs.
The media feature some travelers going on a perilous journey, those who are poisoned
with drugs, company scandals or office workers' suicides.
Those extreme stories are expanding the unwanted gap between travelers and workers,
perplexing those who wish to overcome the gap.
"So what should I do?" you'd ask.
Travelers like you, looking for a place and your own way of life, are all welcome to this
free paper "tabismile"!
With "tabismile", we're aiming at NPO corporate rights that can
apply the existent business executions.
Our concept "Traveling" doesn't mean only sightseeing all over the world with a
backpack on, but rather putting ideas into action in order to meet new people and
find fresh discoveries.
There are uncountable problems in the "society" we live in, but I personally think
the "society" itself should be like a creature that is more innocent and unconcerned.
Our Belief is that getting involved with an understanding is
the first step of our achievement.
We'll keep getting those office-workers, backpackers, artists, foreigners, and all other people
in the communities together, helping them to expand their own "societies"!
*What's tabismile? ... Ideas and events based on a concept that the most important
thing in one's life is smiling, and the life is like a journey with encounters
and discoveries. Started the activities (e.g. exhibiting our works in galleries and
online) in the year 2000. Jiro Tanaka (Director)
2006.01.02 Monday
