February 20, 2002
What does parking in Tokyo have in common with the Bat Cave?

Tokyo, much like any other major city, manages to squeeze parking into just about any availble corner. And the Japanese have come up with all kinds of creative ways to cram as many cars into as small a space as possible. Usually the simple act of leaving a parking lot requires the assistance of at least two attendants, who direct traffic and pedestrians. Tonight, however, I discovered my favorite Japanese parking lot innovation: the automotive lazy susan.
Because the parking garages are so narrow, you can't turn your car around in the decks themselves--you have to back out to exit. But, it's kind of a safety hazard to back into the busy Tokyo streets, so a disc in the ground rotates your car 180 degrees. Holy wasabi, Batman.

Posted by jimray at February 20, 2002 11:19 PM
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Hey - maybe NYC could take a hint. So, do they have normal lazy susans in Japan, or only automotive ones?

Posted by: Jess on February 22, 2002 04:28 AM

Ahhhh...the beauty of public transportation! I only live in Atlanta, but I still don't want to deal with the headache of parking downtown.

Posted by: JB on February 25, 2002 06:08 AM
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