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  • I Am So Sexy!

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    And while on the subject of sexy, you might want to check out a new photography exhibition by Katrin Paul, “Oh! Look I Am So Sexy!” I don’t have much info since everything is in Japanese/German, but it happens in Yokohama at TUV Rheinland Japan from July 22 to September 9, and it’s part of…

  • 300% Spanish Design

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    Some more Spain-related design happenings. This event aims to highlight the relationships between Spain and its design culture through two concurrent exhibitions. 
”300% Spanish Design” follows the modern history of products and graphic design in Spain. “Fashion and Spanish Culture” examines the Spanish influence on the fashion world. (TAB) It takes place at the Museum…

  • Kissa Ginza

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    Enjoying a nice cold one at Kissa Ginza, actually located in Ebisu. I’ve been wanting to come here for a while now, ever since seeing a picture of the place in an issue of PAPER SKY. I’ll write more when I get back home. Update: For anyone who went to the Scala-za in Shinjuku before…

  • Gundam: Generating Futures

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    I’ve been wanting to mention the “Gundam: Generating Futures” show for a week now, even since seeing mention of it (with lots of images) in the current issue of CASA BRUTUS. You don’t really have to be a fan of the GUNDAM series (I’m not) to find something to like here, as it’s really a…

  • New Chisato Shinya Exhibition

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    I quite like the work of Chisato Shinya, and it’s nice to hear that she has a new exhibition coming up at the Soso Cafe (August 1-12) called “Andersen.” But my question is — why the hell doesn’t she have a show in Tokyo? I’d love to see her work up close.

  • Toy Saves Children

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    Combining toys and design for charity, “Toy Saves Children” sounds like just the kind of project that would interest readers of this site. One day when Tei Ryosuke, a creative director at FURI FURI Company, shouted “We gotta save children!”, this project came into the world. When they faced to the serious issue that how…

  • The Tokyization of Nick Ditmore

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    I’m late on this, but artist Nick Ditmore, a good friend of Yuki (you know, that Kissui.net chick who doesn’t like us fawning over her), has a show on at the Heartland Gallery until tomorrow (July 16). 1 Year / 1 Life documents a year spent working in the Tokyo metropolitan area. The artist, Nick…

  • Design/Books/Cafe

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    Design/Books/Cafe. Three things that just seem to go hand-in-hand, and the ongoing “German Year” event offers up something for lovers of all 3: One of the central themes of the “German year” is design. While to those familiar with German design the current “DesignLab” series is recommended as a source of inspiration and advanced information,…

  • Metromint at Claska

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    Well, if this doesn’t get me down to Meguro, I don’t know what will: the Claska has set up the Metromint Lounge on their rooftop terrace for the entire month (until July 31). Cocktails, a killer night view… Yeah, sounds good to me. There are also special live events planned for certain dates (see this…

  • Trico

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    Here’s a tip if you’re looking for the Trico design shop in the back streets (off Cat Street) of Harajuku: look for this yellow sign! There’s a picture of the sign (scroll down) for the shop, Stock by Trico, on their official site, but the it’s quite different.