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Month: September 2005

  • Sorry to Go

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    Nice to see that the Shobo Shobo boys really enjoyed their time in Japan, and are already missing it immensely (from Domo-san’s latest post at Shobus Diary): it breaks my heart to look at those pictures. i wish i was still there.i stand on the left lane in the metro’s escalators. i say “hai” to…

  • The NCM Refresh

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    My brothers at Next Century Modern have just launched a new version of their website. And wait till you get a load of the things we’re cooking up for Swedish Style — oh boy…

  • The Japan Times

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    What could I be doing at the Japan Times offices…

  • Vote for Lil

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    One of Lil‘s pics (the above shot of Phillippe Starck’s La Flamme D’Or building in Asakusa) is nominated for a Gridskipper photo contest. Go vote! Update (16/09/04): The photo is no longer available.

  • Kuhaku Is Such a Slut

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    For those who still haven’t picked up a copy of Chin Music Press’ KUHAKU, the following review from Bookslut might convince you.

  • Polypunk 002

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    In case you missed it the last time, Digiki has a new episode of his Polypunk podcast out. Download it while it’s hot (or subscribe to the feed)!

  • Xbox in Harajuku

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    Xbox in Harajuku? Microsoft, face facts, no one in Japan is interested in the Xbox, and I doubt that even something like this could possibly turn things around. Microsoft is in the midst of constructing a $400,000+ building in Tokyo for its upcoming next-generation hardware. It’s currently draped in a huge sheet emblazoned with the…

  • Global Players

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    Another good chance to catch some of the “German Year” festivities. Here’s an event that should perfectly suit all those who still don’t know what the “German year” is all about. The “Global Players” project incorporates exhibitions by German artists at 13 galleries located in the greater Ginza area, as wel as symposiums and performances…

  • Sony Joins the iTunes Party

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    Looks like Sony finally gave in! Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc plans to provide songs to the iTunes Music Store in Japan managed by Apple Computer Inc, a rival of its parent company over portable digital music players, Sony Music officials said. Sony Music and Apple are working out the details of a possible deal,…

  • Geisai #8

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    The next Geisai event is coming up, on 9/11 of all days! The image included in this post is the cover of a booklet you can pick up in most bookstores (I spotted it at Junkudo the other day). Geisa is an art festival that aims for more communication in the art world. At the…