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MITSUYOSHI: JAPANESE COSTUME MAKEUP, WHERE TO BUY NOH BUTOH THEATRICAL COSMETICS. JAPAN PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTISTS.
Japan’s traditional theater — butoh, noh — is all about dramatic, ghostly makeup. Where, o where, can you buy dramatic cosmetics in Tokyo? At Mitsuyoshi, a little shop of horrors in Shinjuku Subnade (the shop-lined pathway below Shinjuku Station East).
In addition to selling specialty cosmetics, Mitsuyoshi offers professional makeup lessons. You can learn how to create intricate geisha, samurai, and leopard looks.
The signature palettes come in all colors of the rainbow. Mitsuyoshi’s makeup brushes are some of the best in the business.
The long, colorful fake lashes… they make my heart go doki-doki!
The products can be a little pricey, so it’s good to invest in a point card. In Japan, most major stores have these “reward” cards that let you rack up points for discounts. Naomi has accumulated a thick stack. (Wonder what the Super Potato is for?)
The Shinjuku Subnade has many fashion boutiques, including Goth-Punk streetwear brand Algonquins.
Cute and colorful, as always.
I’ve always liked Algonquin’s flat boots and decorated bags.
London calling.
Halloween is the best time to be in Tokyo. I was there in 2008, 2010, and probably 2011 for another Pirate mission… the wheels are in motion, my friends!
Bonus: the Subnade has a store that sells… sugary-sweet clothing for dogs.
Where else can you buy theatrical makeup and eyelashes in Tokyo? Okadaya, the fabric and trimmings mega-mart. I have photos and info about Okadaya in this and this post.
Speaking of Japanese horror makeup… Kuroneko, an eerie ghost film from 1968, is playing at the Vancouver Cinematheque from Feb 3-6. The film opens with a gang of samurai forcing themselves into a rural hut and the two women that live there. Fast closeups on the women’s face; long shot of the samurai stepping back into the grove as smoke exits the hut. The stark and chilling imagery — influenced by Noh lighting and dance — continues as the demons seek out their revenge. See the chilling Kuroneko on the big screen or buy the DVD.
Have you ever seen Noh, Bunraku or Butoh plays? Isn’t Japanese theatrical makeup astounding?
Japanese Word of the Day: Cosme = Cosmetics, beauty products
Song of the Day: Elegant Machinery – Black Town (Depeche Mode-ish synthpop.)
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BUDGET CAR RENTAL SUPPLIER ARGUS CAR HIRE: CRUISING LOS ANGELES IN A BLUE CONVERTIBLE! FUNNY NEW VIDEO.
Introducing our lovely new friend: Argus Car Hire! The Ireland-based supplier let Japanese celeb Sebastiano Serafini and me play with a Chrysler PT Cruiser convertible during our Hollywood Invasion. A dream vehicle for cruising around LA… and the blue color even matches Seba’s (un-Photoshopped!) eyes.
Unlike your typical rental car company, Argus has incredible customer service — there’s always someone with a friendly Irish accent to help you, at any hour. The website is easy to navigate, and works with over 550 suppliers worldwide — such as Alamo, Enterprise, National and Thrifty. Meaning that wherever you are, you’ll be sure to get a sweet car to fit your budget!
In our new video, you can see the fun we had riding in the convertible. Sebastiano fills the gas for the first time (with some difficulty). He answers questions about why he became a model, and what’s his ethnic background. (Maybe…)
We wound up in silly situations, such as driving on the highway with the top down. Come see the action in the new video on YouTube and above. Be sure to watch the art film at the end!
Leopard print clothes and Seba’s necklace: gifted from Like Atmosphere (He models for them)
Carmina’s Swarovski pearl imitation necklace: gifted from Grotan (Japanese designer — buy it here)
Carmina’s black necklace: gifted from RJ 1959 (Seba’s their model)
Cut-out boots: on sale at Marui One Shinjuku (these got a lot of attention in LA)
The next time you’re travelling and need a rental vehicle, give Argus Car Hire a looky-loo — they’ll hook you up with real-time access to the world’s cheapest all inclusive deals. We encourage you to add our lovely new friends on Facebook and Twitter.
Have you ever rented a car while visiting a new city? What was the experience like? Did you end up in any funny adventures like ours?
Now, let’s watch the Seba-Carmina video and subscribe to my YouTube channel!
Japanese Word of the Day: Ishiki fumei = Unconsciousness
Song of the Day: Velvet Eden – Witch on Flames (Love, love, love.)
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