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Month: September 2003

  • Simple

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    Last night I did most of what is going to end up being the 8th issue of GEISHA. It’s the “simple” issue, and what I’ve tried to do is compile an entire issue with no use of pictures (since I tend to rely too much on those) and also a very limited use of colors…

  • Used Camera Shops in Tokyo

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    If you’re looking for some good camera shops in Tokyo (especially shops that sell used cameras), you need to check out this great guide that was compiled by Andrew S. Beveridge (and you should also visit his personal website too). Somebody recently recommended to me the Map Camera shop in Shinjuku, which has amazing prices…

  • Statement of Agreement

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    James Wong, who contributed an image to the guest issue of GEISHA, has posted a cool short video of his time in Japan called STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT.

  • Long One

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    Just felt the longest earthquake in my time here. Quite a bit of shaking went on. They were announcing a big one either this week or the next.

  • Rasen

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    I just finished watching RASEN (English title: THE SPIRAL), which is the true sequel to the original RING film, as written by Koji Suzuki. I’ve seen both RING and RING 2 (as well as the american remake from last year THE RING, and I’ve skipped RING 0 which I hear is awful), but I’ll admit…

  • Fuji

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    Ah, already looking forward to going back. I’d also like to note that I did the trek wearing Adidas hiking shoes I bought when I was in high school (I’m 30 now), as well as the backpack that I used as a school bag at the time. Me thinks it’s time for some new equipment.

  • Japanese Kill Bill Site

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    In case you haven’t already, you need to check out the Japanese site for the upcoming Quentin Tarantino film KILL BILL. Also, check out the new trailer. Just a few weeks now…

  • Jun Miyake

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    Oh, this sounds like it could be an interesting gig (from REALTOKYO): His collaboration album with Arto Lindsay, “Innocent Bossa,” has been making waves around the globe, leading to Jun Miyake’s invitation to the next Berlin Jazz Festival. The program is going to be a selection from the trilogy-like albums Miyake released in recent years,…

  • Aiha Higurashi

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    Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her unfortunately called it quits last year, but frontwoman Aiha Higurashi is launching a solo career with her first single, NEW LIFE. Read the article that appeared in today’s DAILY YOMIURI.

  • Juon Versus One Night

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    They had a great parody sketch of JUON on ONE NIGHT ROCK’N’ROLL tonight. One of the comedians (Miyasako) was painted in white like the kid in the series, and a couple walked in on him trying to get a tan at a salon. They then started whacking him.