TORTURE GARDEN JAPAN, TOKYO FETISH CLUB NIGHT. GOTH ALTERNATIVE JAPANESE NIGHTLIFE, CLUBS LISTINGS & PARTIES.
I’ve been to Torture Garden in Japan twice now. In Halloween 2010, I wore a sexy nun costume. This time, my inspiration was Goth Sailor Moon.
Steampunk skirt: gifted from Lip Service
Black lingerie top: an old thing
Gold octopus pin: gifted from Ghostlove
Horror necklace: gifted from Sourpuss Clothing
I met two spooky friends at the Shibuya Hachiko statue.
We went to a K-pop cafe, which felt like we were in Seoul.
We met more Rainbow Brite friends in front of Eleven, the club in Nishi Azabu.
Final touches to outfits before going in.
Kana (right) looks like she came straight from her burlesque boudoir. On the left: yet another example of Gothic Lolita that doesn’t play by the rules: ghoulish makeup and cute bear ears. That’s how it is in Japan clubs.
Scattered around the event: punishment demos, dancing queens, painful performances.
From Geisha to Gothic, every type of fashion is found here.
Yukiro and I have now nightcrawled together in Tokyo, Osaka, LA, NYC… and soon Berlin and Leipzig (Wave Gotik Treffen).
Pain and pleasure.
I wasn’t impressed with the clown who staple-gunned his arm and inhaled a glass of milk. But I love the rubber lady, who makes her own costumes.
Torture Garden sounds like an intimidating place, but it’s all about freedom and fun.
How do you feel about extreme performances at fetish/underground events like this one? Which outfits did you like best?
For more Tokyo nightlife, check out my Japan Goth club guide.
PS: I’ve moved my Song of the Day feature to my La Carmina Tumblr. (I’l add you back!)
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love the outfits! yeh!
xxoxo
great!
You are so fabulous!!! I love this! The make up is incredible. I love the jewels. And the steampunk mini-skirt is to die for! I love your posts so much! Sharing!!!
cute
Amazing 8DDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD!
And I loved the girl with the Evil rilakkuma :D~! and the one with the ladies butt exposed~.
haha!!
♥ ♥ ♥
Goooood!!!!*_* I like Ur hairstyle!!!!Impressive ne!!!^3^/
everybody were so glam! and the bondage suspension performance looked so interesting!!
It was a fab night!
The Lolita with the giant bonnet and the bear is very impressive :D
Yes she’s so sweet!
The horror!! transvestites
wow……………fantastic……………..
Production Design, Art Direction – nice cut and well done. Look, I’m cutting in a bit more what keeps me going – even tho cool sup on this alternativ and do want a piece however…um, really need to lobby me come to Japan – pushed Japanese Film Commission on “Certificate of Eligibility” and pushing funding and La C I have that episodic tv thing too plus an anime pilot — however or whatever it goes I am planning on me landing in Jimbocho – staying side show and need to hook up then, makes move from that hike – live work, form and prepo – later — pet the kitty for me, like two soft pats on top of the head say from ed. :)
Tres belle femme kiss
I think I know where the Pop cafe is, I think I ate Shabu Shabu in the same building on a floor above it
and I recognise the latex lady too! Her work is amazing :D
Amazing!
I love that hairstyle on you and that skirt is adorable!
Approved. You should make that an everyday hat.
Je veux savoir expo japan dir photo toi love kiss
yeii for Sailor Moon!! *I love Sailor Moon!!!* <3 and you look soo cute!! ^o^ your makeup looks great! Love your eyelashes!^^
U r amazing!!!!!!
I love all your outfits! they’re so original and fun! You’re my fashion inspiration. <3
I think I like the ghoulish lolita the best.
I will see my first bondage show at an underground show this weekend and I'm super excited about it! I can't wait!
Nice!!
I could never fit in but I admire the life .
Torture Garden in Edinburgh is pretty good too :)
Sweet!
Your hair and your outfit are really cool<3
Thanks dear! Love your hair color too.
Thank you!! :)
good old times! XP
Old is new again!
you make quite the gothic sailor moon there little lady ;)
so cute
That rubber kimono it’s the best!