Viewing Category : Japan
15 April 2010
Project:ROBOTECH :: “MIDNIGHT SKY”
A story told by an anonymous Veritech fighter pilot recalling two memories: his first encounter with Miriya, the Zentradi ace pilot, and his first date with a loved one on Earth. As with our own memories, the story is fragmented, and the line between dream and reality is blurred…
13 April 2010
Ninja-fy yourself w/ SOU SOU tabi
Tabi (足袋) are traditional Japanese socks. Ankle high and with a separation between the big toe and other toes, they are worn by both men and women with zori, geta, and other traditional thonged footwear. Tabi are also essential with traditional clothing—kimono and other wafuku…
9 April 2010
New People x Bazaar Bizarre SF :: Artist Village Vol. 3
In Japan, there is the 桜祭 (さくらまつり) or sakuramatsuri. In the US, we call it the Cherry Blossom Festival. What do the two have in common? Time for celebration!
7 April 2010
How Japanese are You?
You’ve seen the Anime, read the manga, dressed in CosPlay, and have even studied the language. BUT do you know the country behind all that you #? Prove it. How Japanese are you?
23 March 2010
Japan :: CosPlay in Osaka
Nipponbashi is a shopping district of Naniwa Ward, Osaka, Japan. The area is centered along Sakaisuji Avenue, extending from the Ebisu-chō Interchange of the Hanshin Expressway in the south, to Nansan-dōri in the north. Known colloquially as “Den-Den Town,” Nipponbashi is known for its many shops as well as its CosPlay…
9 March 2010
Tokyo/Glow :: HauteArt
Written and directed by Jonathan Bensimon and produced by Jonas Bell Pasht, Tokyo/Glow follows the nighttime journey of an illuminated man from a crosswalk sign as he embarks on an adventure through the streets of Tokyo.
2 March 2010
HauteArt :: Kuroshio Sea @ Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
HauteArt comes in all shapes, forms, styles and concepts. Some are man-made, some are made by Mother Nature. Those who decide to take Art one step further are Man’s attempts at re-creating Mother Nature. The artists that accomplish this type of Art – Breathtaking. A perfect example: the Kuroshio Sea @ the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. The video after the jump…
4 February 2010
Photo of the Day :: Urban(e)Scapes
In dire need of some Urban revitalization. Quick, someone get me a case of Goose and a night out in the city – STAT!
