Category: City Life

  • Individual Fashion Expo IV Report

    Patrick Macias reports on the Individual Fashion Expo IV, first in a series.

  • Arcade Mania Launch Party

    Before I leave for China (I take off tomorrow), I want to make sure to get the word out about the launch party we’ll be having for Arcade Mania. It takes place Saturday, September 27 (19:00-23:00) at Cafe Pause in Ikebukuro. No free drinks unfortunately, but they will be cheap, and we’ll have lots of…

  • CMP in NYC

    Pictured, Craig pimping Chin Music Press releases at the Brooklyn Book Festival. Craig and Ashley will be giving a talk about Art Space Tokyo at Kinokuniya (Bryant Park) on the 23rd.

  • Cabaret

    I’m a bit late on this, but wanted to point out ex-Graniph art director Melanie’s new project, “international PR & illustration showcase” Cabaret. The first project is the “100 Post Cards” exhibition at cafe Sunshine Studio in Harajuku. It runs until September 30.

  • Happening in Tokyo

    This month’s edition of the “Likemind Tokyo” creative gathering happens this coming Friday (September 19, 11:30-13:00), as always at Rhythm Cafe in Shibuya.

  • PingMag Shop

    You know all that cool stuff you’re used to seeing on PingMag? Now you’ll actually be able to buy some of it, thanks to the launch of ShopPingMag! The site only launched last week, but already it’s filled with very “ping” products — they even have a “PingPicks” section — and you can expect the…

  • The Individual Fashion Expo IV

    Tokyo Fashion Week may be over, but there’s still some fashion runway action coming your way September 23 in the form of the Maruione Shinjuku-produced fourth annual “Individual Fashion Expo,” at the JCB Hall in Tokyo Dome City. The show covers gothic, lolita, and punk styles. Patrick Macias has plenty more info over at his…

  • DJ Chipple

    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.

  • Dry in Motion

    Uniqlo comes out with a new fancy flash-based web promotion, this time called “Dry in Motion.” I don’t really understand it, but it sure looks cool.

  • Fragment Art Show

    Masao, the man behind TokyoMade, is also organizing another edition of the “Fragment” art and design show, and says that there are still openings for participants. TokyoMade, supporters of Japan-based design and creation, are warming up for another installment of Fragment; their multifaceted design, fashion and art show. The November 3 event will be held…