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  • 2k540

    Sunday, Dec 18, 2011 12:03AM / Members only

    After 311 Earthquake in Japan, it’s my 2nd visit…


    Crow in Tokyo is still as big as rooster…

     

    Yamanote Line is still packed in rush hours…

     

    Look outside the window on the train, little red leaves still falling down lying on the road…

     

    Vending machine in the station still offers fresh ideas inside - first time I found sliced fresh apple in vending machine…

     

    Alone, I walked from Ueno Station, through the busy market street and Okachimachi Station, I keep walking. 


    A treasure is found under the tracks.  It is a neat art place, very cool and quiet with a lot of small boutique shops called 2k540

     

    2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN

    http://www.jrtk.jp/2k540/

    Time goes by without a trace…

     

    You must keep exploring and moving forward then you will find your hidden treasures… 

     

    Life goes on and on and on.

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  • 目白三月天

    Tuesday, Mar 30, 2010 3:45PM / Members only


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  • The Sixth Sense

    Sunday, Jun 21, 2009 11:40PM / Members only



    Got this videoclip this week and I like to share with you, maybe it's a bit late... 


    This demo - from Pattie Maes' lab at MIT, spearheaded by Pranav Mistry - was the buzz of TED. 


    It's a wearable device with a projector that paves the way for profound interaction with our environment.  Can you imagine the technology in "Minority Report" and "Matrix" is available...  

    It's so impressed.  Nothing is impossible!  However there are people somewhere in the world still struggling for food, daily necessities and some are searching for their foods and toys in landfill...


    I remember many years ago I have had an idea for an print ad of a new handycam, the selling point was "light weight".  Then, I came up with an idea to paint a hand as a handycam...  I was being judged as too gimmicky... 


    If this Sixth Sense system were available a few years ago before the death of the late multi-billionaire Mrs. N. Wang then it may have helped her revalling whom around her treated her for love or money.  Then it could have eliminated those superstitious...  Moreover, this could have at least prevented those horrible judgement of what she had done in the past. Sigh!


    Rest in peace.


    Heal The World - Michael Jackson

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    Friday, Jun 5, 2009 12:07AM / Members only

    Victoria Park, June 4, 2009



    How many roads must a man walk down
    Before they call him a man? 
    How many seas must a white dove sail
    Before she sleeps in the sand? 
    How many times must the cannon balls fly
    Before they're forever banned? 

    The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind
    The answer is blowin' in the wind.

    How many years must a mountain exist
    Before it is washed to the sea? 
    How many years can some people exist
    Before they're allowed to be free? 
    How many times can a man turn his head
    And pretend that he just doesnt see? 

    The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind
    The answer is blowin' in the wind.

    How many times must a man look up
    Before he can see the sky? 
    How many ears must one man have
    Before he can hear people cry? 
    How many deaths will it take till he knows
    That too many people have died? 

    The answer, my friend, is blowin' in the wind
    The answer is blowin' in the wind.
    The answer is blowin' in the wind.

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  • Loser Dog in Gou-Gou The Cat

    Tuesday, May 26, 2009 1:15AM / Members only

    I bought 2 DVDs at Shibuya HMV. They are 市川崑物語 directed by 岩井俊二 (Iwai Shunji) and 
    グーグーだって猫である (Cher Gou-Gou...mon petit chat, mon petit ami) directed by 犬童一心 (Inudou Isshin). 

    The former one I haven't seen it yet.  The latter one, グーグーだって猫である is a story based on a manga created by 大島弓子 (Ōshima Yumiko).  IIt described the manga creator starring 小泉
    今日子(Kyôko Koizumi) and her 2 cats (サバ who passed away and the new cat グーグー Gou-Gou) 
    in her neighborhood.  Through her manga, she brings happiness to her readers however in reality she's lonely. Life is full of contradictions that leads to a great sense of helplessness. Luckily, she regains her happiness in the end of the movie.
       
    I have similar experience that one of my cats passed away.  He’s the forever smiling father cat.  Now, I am with his son, little orange lion.





    The movie features the small community she lived in at 吉祥寺 with her friends.  There are some small towns like 吉祥寺 (Kichijōji), 下北沢 (shimokitazawa), 自由が丘 (jiyugaoka), 代官山(Daikanyama)... They're like back doors of downtown Tokyo - leisure places to hang out, friendly neighborhood, an unique pace of life.  It is very contrast with those places such as Ginza, Shibuya...      

    If you planned to have a trip to Tokyo, try avoiding going to popular tourist spots and take a walk in 吉祥寺, 下北沢, 代官山 or 自由が丘.  I am sure you are going to have lots of interesting exploration in those novelty shops, Japanese street performers,小劇場,雑貨屋,古着屋 and cafes, those old and new has co-existed together with harmony.

    Have you noticed that except many crows there are lots of cats outside neighborhood in Tokyo. Not sure whether they are pets or stray cats.  When I first arrived in Tokyo in 2004, I stayed in a service apartment at Hamamatsuchō for my first month of overseas stay.  Every night, 
    I watched the lights on Tokyo Tower turned off.  At this hour, 
    lots of cats wandering around on the street, some of them playing, some of them waiting for food.  Sometimes, I will buy them milk at the Konbini.  They seemed to have a good time, enjoying the freedom...

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  • posted on Wednesday, Nov 17, 2010 10:11PM  [Report]
    haha~ am so busy with my personal problems. sumimasen ne~
    havent been to 六本木農園 yet but there are more and more fresh vegitable restaurant in Tokyo : )
    i had guests from HK recently. i should ask about nice restaurants that would satisfy 香港人. too late though :-p
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    thanks drooping by~i love ur pic^^
  • posted on Monday, Nov 15, 2010 9:35PM  [Report]
    long time no see. the answer to your old question might be 宮川彬良. check it out!
    http://www.akira-miyagawa.com/
    haven't been out here in AnD for a while. sorry for my late reply.
  • posted on Saturday, Jul 3, 2010 12:20AM  [Report]
    Yosuke Yamashita( 山下洋輔)?
    http://www.universal-music.co.jp/jazz/j_jazz/yamashita/index.html i thinkg different pianist appears as a guest.

    the 200th anniversary program is produced by Osaka branch. is on tight budget to invite big stars, haha
  • posted on Friday, Jul 2, 2010 11:29PM  [Report]
    my good friend produces 坂本龍一's music program : ) on family meals i will interview to 岩村暢子 who published the shocking book with pics of young families.
    http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/kyoiku/renai/20050826us41.htm
    i see not a few men wear Kimono instead of suit in Kyoto. as 龍馬伝 becomes so popular, men have interest in 袴 formal men's divided skirt nowadays. to tell the truth i cant wear kimono by myself. need my moms help to tie Obi. keke
  • posted on Friday, Jul 2, 2010 10:53PM  [Report]
    haha NO. ive just come across the machine in front of Book 1st : ) there are many home appliance OTAKU in addition to 家事男子.
    am now preparing 3 programs, on Schuman and Chopin's 200 th anniversary, Kimono wearing for men, and the recent situation of family meals and dietary education for kids. so confused...
  • posted on Friday, Jul 2, 2010 3:52AM  [Report]
    hi Benny, genki desuka??
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    Thanks for stopping my page! (^^)
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    头像让我想到了战神Mars~~呵呵 : )
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    只能那樣隔著玻璃拍
  • posted on Wednesday, Apr 28, 2010 12:01AM  [Report]
    I mean spinning off film by Jeff Lau's of Kawai's. thats pretty funny lol
    Angelababy becomes popular here. pretty girl with perfect beauty.
  • posted on Tuesday, Apr 27, 2010 10:41PM  [Report]
    WAKAKA, "a pair of sausage" reminds me Tony's lips in 射鵰英雄傳之東成西就. remember?
    thanks for that link. looks nice!!
  • posted on Tuesday, Apr 27, 2010 10:07PM  [Report]
    haha yes, Cocoichiban is pupular. when i had hot hot curry, had earache!!
  • posted on Saturday, Apr 17, 2010 10:47AM  [Report]
    lots of amazing pictures on this page
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