30.05.2010 · Blog
The Politics of Popular Culture
Temple University Japan will be holding two conferences on Japanese popular culture as part of the maid cafes. Each event is 1,000 yen,...
15.02.2010 · Blog
Yokoso! Japan ad features maid
I just saw this in Shinjuku Station. Didn't give it much thought, but something compelled me to take a closer look. Morbid curiosity. And...
30.01.2010 · Blog
Akibaland Tours?
I just thought this was a funny sign. "Akibaland" Tours? And with a castle in the background?! Seems like someone is taking the analogy...
15.11.2009 · Blog
Yoyogi Animation Gakuin and 'Cool Japan'
Just saw this sign and thought it was funny. After the failed Aso Taro administration, I thought there might be a general ban on using this...
11.08.2009 · Blog
Tokyo Figure Show
It was a rocking time at Danny Choo's Tokyo Figure Show this past week. The event was held in the new art space in Harajuku promoting Coca...
14.07.2009 · Blog
Dolls on display at posh Harajuku opening
I was invited to the opening of Glaceau Gallery an art space in Harajuku. It is on the 9th floor of the H&M Building, and considered very...
03.04.2009 · Blog
Murakami Takashi's new work revealed
I was invited to the special sneak preview of Murakami Takashi's new sculpture at the Kaikai Kiki gallery in Hiroo on Thursday night. As...
