Jan 13 2011

A Day at Sumo

Posted by tokyodv in Culture, Event, Report

A good friend scored me seats three rows from the Dohyo at the January Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. A great view looking up at the wrestlers. Aside from my aching knees, it was a perfect day. This is a video nugget from the event.

This match between the rising star Baruto and veteran Asashoryu turned out to be their last; Asashoryu retired after this tournament because of a report he started a fight at a club in Tokyo..
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Dec 20 2010

TDV Street Fashion: Yukako’s Jumpsuit

Posted by tokyodv in Culture, Fashion, Girls

An interview with Yukako in her jumpsuit on the streets of Harajuku. She has long lashes, checkered shoes, and a warm gaze.

She tells us where she likes to shop, what she’s wearing, and gives specific detail of her desires for Christmas.. In Japanese with English subtitles.Originally released in 2003.
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Nov 05 2010

Dressing Up in Japanese Royal Kimono

Posted by tokyodv in Culture, Event, Fashion, Girls

A good friend of mine was attending Kimono lessons at the Hakubi Kimono School in Tokyo. I went to a demonstration at the school; Here we see two teachers dressing a woman as royalty would be dressed. It’s a kimono with twelve layers. I’ve dubbed it ‘Twelve Layers O’ Fun’..
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Oct 16 2010

The Digiko Dunlop Girls Do Puffy

Posted by tokyodv in Cars, Culture, Event, Fashion, Funny, Girls, Strange

The Digiko Dunlop Girls perform, what I believe to be a popular Puffy song at the time; Cant remember the title.

There were many girls performing at the Tokyo Motor Show that day, but I was most impressed with this group. They captured the pure, innocent silliness often associated with radial tires. :D.
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Related – WATCH the most recent Digiko Girls performance here..

Oct 10 2010

A Yakuza Finds His God

Posted by tokyodv in Article, Culture, Feature, Report, Strange

An interview with a minister of a small church in Chiba, Japan. Mr. Suzuki is tattood, pinkyless, and basking in the glow of God’s love. Because ‘Jesus loves him for who he is’; an ex-member of the feared Japanese mafia – the Yakuza.

See the video interview here and read the article by Captain Japan – From Crime to Christ: Former Yakuza Sees the Light.
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Originally released in 2004.

Sep 18 2010

Three Asimo Invasion!

Posted by tokyodv in Culture, Robots, Strange, Technology

Some close-ups of Asimo’s ankle joints, tinted face shield, and knees.

The lighting was strange/futuristic and the fluid/freaky motions of Asimo made this an intriguing clip; still one of my personal favorites. Shot at one of the Robodex Expos in Yokohama, Japan.
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Originally released in 2002.

Aug 13 2010

Japanese Catfight Girls

Posted by tokyodv in Culture, Event, Fashion, Funny, Girls, Strange

Two cosplay Japanese girls fight on stage at an ‘erotic’ show in Shibuya. This event was a ‘tame’ show that evening; The nightmares finally stopped a few months ago..

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Jun 26 2010

Shibuya Paradise: Digiko Girls

Posted by tokyodv in Culture, Event, Fashion, Funny, Girls

On my way to another shoot in Yoyogi Park, I stumbled upon the Digiko Girls ‘performing’ outside Hachiko exit in Shibuya.

The sun glistened off their shiny black boots as they squeeked out their latest tune..

No one seemed to mind they couldn’t sing since they provided colorful energy on an otherwise monotonous day.
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