TB.Grafico – Page 29 – Jean Snow [.net]

I was out in Aoyama (met with Lil for lunch at the Dragonfly Cafe), Harajuku, and Shibuya today, and ended up at Conceal Cafe. I’ll probably be going regularly now when I’m in the area — that’s after I’m done with my “Shibuya Cafe Tour.”

Dragonfly Cafe

Feb 20, 2005

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Jean Snow

in Cafes, TB.Grafico

The Dragonfly Cafe in Marunouchi, across the street from the Marunouchi Building. The inside is actually very boring, and I changed my mind about going. I do like the one in Aoyama though.

From NCM

Feb 19, 2005

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Jean Snow

in Design, TB.Grafico

It’s good to have friends like Jesper, who send you nice packages like this one (basically a blow-up of one of my business cards). Inside I was treated to a couple of tees he made: “Helvetica Neue Is the New Helvetica” and “Aids Shall Never Kill Ape” (made for the BAPE condoms he sells at…

Maruzen

Feb 18, 2005

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Jean Snow

in Stores, TB.Grafico

The Maruzen bookstore, inside the Oazo complex (near Tokyo station). If you’re in the area, have a look at the 4th floor foreign book section.

Oazo

Feb 17, 2005

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Jean Snow

in Architecture, Stores, TB.Grafico

The other day I had a chance to check out the fairly recent Oazo shopping complex near Tokyo station, not far from the Marunouchi Building. Its biggest feature is the huge Maruzen bookstore. I must admit being quite impressed with the foreign book section on the top floor. Very nice selection of design and architecture…