KITTY IN A BOW TIE! JAPANESE CAT CAFES, DECO DOG CAFE, ALCATRAZ ER JAIL THEME RESTAURANT: FOOD NETWORK TV.
Hello, squishy-faced feline in a bow tie! We’re in Calico Cat Cafe, Shinjuku. Many Japanese are unable to own pets (not enough time or space), so they come here to play with over a dozen cats.
My Pirates company arranged a TV shoot at this and other theme cafes, for Food Network’s “World’s Weirdest Restaurants.”
First Mate Naomi had to wear a mask, since she’s allergic to kitties. This Scottish Fold reminded me of mine…
… but nobody can hold a cuteness candle to Basil Farrow! Here is a photo of him as a kitten, in case you haven’t seen it.
One day, I’ll live in a crazy cat-house like this.
Then, the shoot went to the dogs.
At Deco’s Dog Cafe, owners sit with their pets and eat the same food as them!
My cat has a stroller too. Don’t judge…
Moving on. Do you recognize these bloody mannequin heads? Yes, we’re back at Alcatraz ER, the haunted jail theme restaurant in Shibuya.
Sexy nurses put you in handcuffs and lead you to your cell, where you order cocktails with floating eyeballs.
Every so often, the lights go dark — and the monster prisoners escape! They run around, bust into your jail cell and scare you silly.
I took Andrew Zimmern here for an episode of “Bizarre Foods” Travel Channel. Above is the clip, and you can see all my TV hosting videos on my Biography page.
Who knew danger and gore could be so much fun? Only in Japan.
You can see more of the horror mental hospital, cat and dog cafes in La Carmina’s book, Crazy Wacky Theme Restaurants: Tokyo (Mark Batty, Random House).
PS: Prague, Wave Gotik Treffen and Berlin were out of this world! I invite you to follow my Twitter and Instagram (lacarmina) for previews of my Go With Oh adventures.
Now I’m in Ohio (ohayo!); remember why? Here’s the reason…
Would you visit a cat, dog or bunny cafe? What is your favorite type of theme restaurant?
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LEATHER JAPAN, NY FASHION WEEK RUNWAY SHOW & HUDSON HOTEL AFTERPARTY. NY PRIVATE VIP PARTIES, JAPANESE PURSES.
Japanese labels had a big presence at NY Fashion Week (Feburary 2012 in Lincoln Center). Leather Japan was organized by the Japan Leather Goods Development Committee, bringing together designers to showcase in a single room.
Motonari Ono’s buttery red leather stood out.
Male models and balance-act shoes by Noritaka Tatehana, made with environmentally friendly leather. How did they maintain their balance?
Later that evening, we went to the Leather Japan afterparty at the Hudson Hotel NYC.
My Marie Antoinette pug dog shirt is gifted by Luisaviaroma. The black sheer sleeves are a gift from Sleevey Wonders.
Gem strips on the cheeks, fake eyelashes and lots of rose blush. My black beret is by Emily Temple Cute, from Closet Child Tokyo.
Yukiro did a pin-up girl look. What a shape-shifter!
At the party, Shisheido offered beauty touchups.
These shoes, a favorite of Lady Gaga, were on display.
Free sake and fun new friends.
We hope to see more Japanese presentations at international fashion weeks!
Click for more NY Fashion Week 2012 posts, including Dances of Vice and the Trash anniversary bash.
What are your dream shoes? Which Japanese designers are you into at the moment?
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