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Photography

Shibuya at Night

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The Japan Times has a photo essay up by Tokyo-based photographer Andrew Curry, who gives us his version of Shibuya at night.

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Art Tokyo Walking

Drawing Tokyo

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I’ve posted a bunch of times about my friends Luis Mendo and Adrian Hogan, and all of their drawing activities in Tokyo — which of course includes their monthly PauseDraw series. Airbnb has just launched a new activity service as part of everything the company offers, and Luis & Adrian were quick to offer up a Tokyo drawing tour. It includes 3 sessions done over 3 days (morning, afternoon, evening), and you can bet you’ll be spending some time drawing and sketching in some primo Tokyo spots. Definitely something to consider if you’re planning a visit to Tokyo, and would like to do something a bit different from the regular sightseeing and shopping.

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Music

Japanese Sounds

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Oh man, I really want to get my hands on these two compilation mixes, called Japanese Sounds, especially the Tatsuo Sunaga one — I was a big fan of Sunaga back in the Shibuya-kei days, and also quite enjoyed his live mixes from Tokyo’s Organ Bar. You’ll find lots more details in this Tokyo’s Coolest Sound post, including full track listings and some teaser videos.

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Photography

When the Night Comes

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One of the things I love about Tokyo is how you come across these interesting juxtapositions of old and modern. It’s usually why sci-fi settings that take inspiration from Tokyo (like Blade Runner) feel so interesting and alive. Photo by Sean Brecht, found on Canvas.

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Books Magazines Tokyo Walking

Kawa

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Kawa is a beautiful zine produced as part of the Neko Box subscription service, and comes included in packages you receive from them. It acts as a curated guide of spots to check out in Tokyo. This Canvas post shows it off nicely.

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Tokyo Walking

Kinfolk Takes a Look at Yanaka

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Part of its regular neighborhood series, Kinfolk magazine takes a look at Tokyo’s Yanaka area, which has been growing in popularity in recent years. Found via Tokyo Soup.

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Photography

Train of Middle Schoolers

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Just another reminder that you should be following Justin Epperson’s fantastic Instagram feed, for great photos of everyday Tokyo life.

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Art Events

PauseDraw for November 2016

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PauseDrawers keep on drawing, with the next event set for November 27 at Shibaura House, the space which seems to have turned into the event’s regular venue (pictured, a previous PauseDraw held there). You’ll find more details on the Facebook event page.

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Photography

Day Into Night

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Lovely early morning shot taken from the base of Rainbow Bridge by Tokyo-based photographer Sean Brecht. Found via Canvas.

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Books Stores

Edit Tokyo

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I’ve always liked the concept of Shimokitazawa’s B&B (book & beer), and now they’re expanding with a temporary (until March of next year) space in Ginza under the name Edit Tokyo, on the 6th floor of the Sony Building. The focus will be on publications that focus on Tokyo, and it’ll include a selection of Tokyo-related goods as well. Found via Time Out Tokyo.