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  • Yoshinao Satoh’s Papers

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    I don’t know much about this video,”Papers,” by artist Yoshinao Satoh, but I know that it’s mesmerizing to watch. Would love to see a higher-res version. Via Shane Lester.

  • Polypunk 35

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    Digiki has a new Polypunk out (35), “People and Places,” selected in Tokyo and LA.

  • PingMag: Lullatone

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    PingMag interviews Nagoya-based duo Lullatone.

  • Kiiiiiii Lives!

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    Last Sunday night I had the great pleasure to catch a secret Kiiiiiii live show at the Ongoing cafe and gallery in Kichijoji. Their first show in almost a year I think, it was also interesting in that they didn’t use drums, and I was surprised that it didn’t do anything to lessen any of…

  • Arcade Mania Tonight

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    OK, I promise, this is the last mention of tonight’s Arcade Mania party at Cafe Pause. Really. Promise. It’s tonight. 19:00-23:00. Looking forward to it! Pictured, 6955 (Jason DeGroot), who took a break from Fez goings-on to prepare an awesome mix for tonight’s festivities.

  • Digiki in Osaka Tonight

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    If you’re in Tokyo, then there’s a little launch party I’d love to see you attend, but if you’re in Osaka, then I don’t think you can beat Digiki and company’s “Asobinite” club event at Namura Creative Center. More info on tonight’s event can be found at Tokyo Fun Party’s site.

  • Midori Hirano’s Klo:Yuri

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    It’s been a while since I’ve gotten news from my friend Midori Hirano — or seen her, since she moved back to Kyoto a while back — and now I hear that not only is she moving to Germany at the end of this month, she also has a new full-length album coming out on…

  • DJ Chipple

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    My good friend Patrick had his turn as DJ last night in Koenji at the “Tokyo Boys Bravo” event, and he’s posted his set list. Looks like I need to try and get him to do something at Cafe Pause next.

  • Music Related Supports Obama

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    Music Related is having an Obama sale. Huh? That means that purchasing any of these releases — all priced at $10 — translates into a donation ($6) to the Obama campaign. If you haven’t already, sounds like a good time to pick up Marxy’s Forty Years from Now.

  • Saeki Covers Francois

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    Kenzo Saeki covers sixties pop star Claude Francois’ “Le lundi au soleil.” Via Boing Boing. Update: Patrick Benny points to a page with even more videos from the same compilation, Clo Clo Made in Japan.