Jean Snow [.net]

Category: Tokyo Boy

  • Jeans Now!

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    You know, I really should change my focus and get that clothing brand thing going… (thanks, Nick) Long thought to be a deeply ironic bogus Japanese clothing brand—Jeans! Now! Actually the personal site of Jean Snow, a Canadian living in Tokyo. His focus: design, retail, weird Japanese visual bands such as Kiiiiii. (Gridskipper)

  • Down for the Count

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    It’s been a hell of a week. The nasty cold I had last weekend (started on the day of the big snowstorm), turned into bouts of high fever, and finally I’m left with a problem with my lower back that made me miss two days from work. And I’m still in pain. So there you…

  • Sakuraya

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    The Ikebukuro branch of the Sakuraya electronics chain, opposite the east exit of the station.

  • Taxis

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    A few taxis, waiting in front of Ikebukuro station.

  • Snow!

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    For the first time in all the years I’ve lived in Tokyo, my classes have been cancelled today because of snow! Sure, it doesn’t really look like much outside — remember, I’m from Canada — but I guess it’s to much for most people to cope with. Guess it’s going to be a day of…

  • Design Column for March

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    This month’s design column is now up at Tokyo Q. Mobiles phones, the KDDI Designing Studio, exhibitions & galleries, and a few magazines.

  • The Spaminator

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    Yes, I know, what a bore, another post about comment spam… Spam Karma has been doing a great job of keeping all unwanted spam out, but it seems that it was unfortunately being a bit overzealous, and blocking some legitimate comments also (some friends being blocked even though their messages were quite normal). I’ve decided…

  • I Love New Tokyo

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    A new campaign seen throughout the city. This shot was taken in Ginza.

  • Radio OK Fred Update

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    Today we had a recording session for Radio OK Fred, recording the next couple of shows. With the next issue of the magazine (5) scheduled to come out soon (March 10), we sort of did a radio special on it, featuring music from artists featured in the issue. It should be available for download within…

  • Nadiff Expansion

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    Nadiff in Aoyama has recently expanded the store a bit, opening up this new section for more browsing space.