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Month: July 2004

  • OK Fred 4 Launch Party

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    It’s just been announced on Robert’s blog that the launch party for the fourth issue of OK FRED will be happening August 21 at the NTT InterCommunication Center, and there will be performances by him and Momus (and sound art by Mathieu Briand). The party is free, and it will be from 6 to 9.

  • Gori-Chan

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    It used to be fairly rare for Japanese to buy pets, but in recent years even space-crammed inner city dwellers have started buying cats and dogs in droves. Now… condominium resident pet owners are discovering that dealing with their animals’ sexual cravings is a little more difficult than merely hurling a bucket of water when…

  • Risuka

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    ‘Risuka’ (wrist-cutting) causes less damage and you don’t ruin your status at school much. Sumire, a “gothic Lolita,” who hangs out at Harajuku on Sundays, on the fascination she and her friends have with near-death experiences. (Aera)

  • IPod Mini Launch in Tokyo

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    Apple’s large retail store in Tokyo’s Ginza shopping district will be holding a special iPod mini launch event this Saturday, July 24. Join us this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. and be the first to get the new iPod mini. The first 1,000 customers in line get a free commemorative t-shirt. Plus, listen to DJs spinning…

  • Ramen Versus Curry and Rice

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    Nao is reading a book by Terayama Shuji (sorry, I don’t have the title), and she was describing to me the following, which I found quite interesting. He writes that although ramen and “curry and rice” are both loved by students and salarymen in Japan, he believes that 2 groups exist. The “curry and rice”…

  • Magazine Sales

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    Since there seems to be a demand for it, I’ve decided to start taking orders for the Japanese magazines I mention on this site (or any Japanese magazine for that matter). If interested, contact me with what you want, and your postal address, and I’ll let you know how much it’ll cost, and send it…

  • Placard

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    Robert (or is that DJ Milquetoast) will be participating in Placard#7, the international headphonic music festival. The thing takes place August 7 and 8 in Yoyogi park. Momus, who is presently being VICE magazine’s Gavin McInnes city guide/date, will also be at the festival. Also looking forward to the karaoke shindig that Robert will be…

  • You the Rock Versus Fantastic Plastic Machine

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    Right now I’m enjoying the brand new single by You the Rock, featuring Fantastic Plastic Machine, “Grand Master Fresh Pt. 2.” The second track, called “Grand Master Fresh Pt. 1,” features a performance with Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra. I’m mostly a fan of You the Rock because of his weekly TV appearances on CDTV UNDERGROUND,…