Klein Dytham Architecture is presently holding their exhibit ALMOND CORNER IS ROPPONGI CROSSING at SuperDeluxe until March 6. Here’s the RT blurb: “If the artists jostling at Mori Art Museum are creating a formation to advocate the revitalization of Japanese aplomb (in a “zone pressing” of sorts), then nearby Super Deluxe is providing the libero, selected from artists appearing at their numerous (more-or-less Mori-related) superb events. Exhibiting at Super Deluxe until March 6 are Klein-Dytham Architects. The theme of their show is Almond, the pink-and-white-striped coffee shop on the corner of Roppongi Crossing that has been watching people traverse the intersection for decades. Those pink and white stripes now dominate the interior of Super Deluxe, and to have them staring at you from every direction is an uncanny experience.”

THE DAILY YOMIURI reviews the new Miike Takashi film. “Zebraman is a project by Kudo and Miike designed to help seasoned actor Sho Aikawa celebrate his 100th lead role in a film. Kudo penned the original script, laden with his customary offbeat jokes, and Miike added much of the flair to mark the milestone.” This is the second Miike film in a row getting a big promotional push. Aikawa Sho was all over TV recently promoting it, as well as hosting some ZEBRAMAN specials. The film itself looks like a lot of fun.

That’s a big bag.

Shot taken with the A5403CA mobile phone.

This is a picture I took in December while visiting the Jean Nouvel exhibit. I thought it was an interesting way to present a poster for a show.

Someone just made the following comment to an old post:

“Man those chicks in that show are sooo fucking hot I wish I was a cartoon character so I could bone every single one of them, mmmmmm I want that sweet pussy of theirs I LOVE WANKIN OFF TO THEM YAYAYAYA THERES JIZZ COVERING MY SCREEN Rah xephon SUCKS THE STUGATS I WANT THOSE CHICKS TO SUCK MY STUGATS!!!”

What the fuck is a stugat?

Good news for us Mac users in Japan! The new version of iSync that was released today (1.4) let’s us “now sync over 110 Japanese mobile phones [with the] purchase a third-party USB cable.” I’ve been wanting to sync addresses on my phone for ages.

It’s been a long time since the last update of the Midnight Eye site, and now it’s back with some new features. From the latest newsletter: “After a lengthy absence Midnight Eye is back at long last. Apologies for the delay, but we’re certain that you will enjoy the surprises we’ve concocted for you during our hiatus. We haven’t simply returned so much as re-emerged. The site has undergone quite a few changes and improvements, which we’ll tell you all about in a moment. The most important thing to know is that Midnight Eye’s updates will be bigger and better than ever before. Expect a complete set of brand spanking new items (a new interview + a new feature + new reviews + more) with each and every update!”

I’ve been criticized in the past for not taking pictures of people (*cough*Momus), and it’s something I want to rectify. Here’s someone standing and waiting in front of Ikebukuro station.

The tagline on the poster for the new Miike Takashi film, ZEBRAMAN:

2004.02.14 Hard On Zebraman

I recently mentioned the Kusamatrix exhibit now taking place at the Mori Art Museum, but the main new show is called ROPPONGI CROSSING, and it’s on now. I’m glad I finally have a reason to go back to the MAM, as it’s quite an impressive space, especially considering that you also have access to the observation deck. I’ve read quite a few harsh critiques of the previous show, HAPPINESS, and I have to say that although I did find it to be a bit of a mish-mash (the themes were definitely forced), it was fun to see so many different works together in one show, and presented in such a wide array of mediums (I particularly loved some of the video installations). Here’s the RT blurb for the new exhibit: “Six of the most noted curators today have selected 57 artists to present in this survey. Shown with what typically goes by the moniker “art” is also product design, sound art, fashion and other works that make this a true cross-genre event. The selection of artists is an effective realization of each curator’s strength, and in my opinion this exhibition is 100 times more impressive than its indigestible predecessor, “Happiness.” I do, however, advise checking it out before seeing the simultaneously held “Kusamatrix” exhibition, as the latter’s impact is so strong you might end up drowning in the flood of dots…”

Also, part of the exonemo work can be experienced online.

The Prada Store in Aoyama.

I was watching a show last night (UN NOBLE ENNUYEUX) that had a segment on a Japanese gaming magazine called CONTINUE that was having a meeting to choose the worst game of the year. The winner? An exciting game that sort of translates as MEN’S FRIENDSHIP ADVENTURE. It looks like a choose-you-own-adventure style game, where you just go through the motions of being a man and hanging out with your friends (at work and in personal life). The most exciting part was when they’d get naked in the public baths.

I guess it’s pretty obvious.

Patrick finds a shop in Kichijoji called Etre Au Point where the listening booth is shaped like a toilet.

Momus recently centered one of his Click Opera Live Journal entries on the Japanese freeter movement, and Robert Duckworth had this quite interesting response to add.