Category Archive for Tokyo + Japan
OSAKA & HARAJUKU LOLITA SHOPPING MAPS. WHERE TO BUY GOTHIC LOLITA HARAJUKU FRUITS CLOTHES IN TOKYO JAPAN, SHOP LIST & ADDRESSES FOR COOL JAPANESE CLOTHING STORES.
Looking for the best places to shop for Gothic Lolita clothes in Tokyo, Japan? Volume 7 of Kera Maniax has a stellar map of Harajuku’s stores. I’ve translated and added in some items. But as I advised in this post, I like going down Takeshita Doori, browsing the twist and turns, going right on Meiji Doori and ending at Laforet. Don’t stress about finding particular stores — you’ll run into them in your explorations.
The same issue of Kera has an Osaka guide. I’ve yet to check these out… What do you think of the shopping in this city?
For photos of each store and more info, please visit my constantly-updated Gothic & Sweet Lolita shopping guide. Above: a Kera street snap; an oldie but a goodie!
Song of the Day #210: Jyl – Computer Love
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UPCOMING GOTH PARTIES & EVENTS IN TOKYO, GREECE! DAS ICH & GOTHIKA AT MIDNIGHT MESS, JAPAN & ANIME, DJ SISEN CYBER GOTHIC NIGHTCLUB.
Does anyone know what time it is? I surely do… it’s party time, my children of the night!
If you are planning to visit Tokyo, you should come in the last week of the month in order to attend Midnight Mess. It’s the longest-running Gothic/Industrial event in Tokyo, held at the conveniently-located Shinjuku Marz. Special guests and DJS have included Skinny Puppy, Covenant, and your beloved SiSEN. Don’t feel intimidated — as you can see in this video, everyone is very friendly and the staff speak English! For Midnight Mess photos, maps, directions etc, visit my Tokyo Goth Club Guide.
9.26 MIDNIGHT MESS – with special guest Spanking Machine
– Begins midnight on Sept 26, 2009 at Shinjuku Marz. 3000/3500/4000 yen (cheaper if dresscode/RSVP). See my Tokyo Goth Club Guide for map and details.
To see the back of the flyer, click here.
11.29 presale tickets for Das Ich/GOTHIKA (Germany) available in limited quantities for 4000yen on the 26th of September at Midnight Mess. Details at http://midnightmess.com
10.24 MIDNIGHT MESS – Nightmare before Halloween
– A costume contest, suspension show, photobooth, performance by Selia and more!
– I took the photo above of the Comte de Sang (these are outtakes from the Vampire Cafe chapter of my Theme Restaurants book).
– Begins midnight on Oct 24, 2009 at Shinjuku Marz. 4500/5000 yen (cheaper if dresscode/RSVP).See my Tokyo Goth Club Guide for map and details.
11.29 MIDNIGHT MESS – With Das Ich and GOTHIKA
– A bloody vampire ball – a Goth Industrial Electro fest with Dance Macabre Records! Tickets available at the 9.26 Midnight Mess; details at http://midnightmess.com
– Begins midnight on Nov 29, 2009 at Shinjuku Marz. 3000/3500/4000 yen (cheaper if dresscode/RSVP).See my Tokyo Goth Club Guide for map and details.
9.25 Darkest Labyrinth Sponsored Event
– Greek promoters Sakura Syndrome kick-start their 5th consecutive season with rare audio-visual material of the label’s artists, exclusive pre-release songs, as well as a Double Release Party! Listen to Suicide Ali’s brand new album “Dai Yon no Waltz” and GPKISM’s new single “Barathrum”!
– Friday, the 25th of September at Cofix (Lori Margariti 11). Begins 21:00. Entrance: 4€ (drink included). For more details, visit Sakura Syndrome’s site.
10.10 Jasmine You + CLJ Records free event
– In the light of the recent passing of Jasmine You, Sakura Syndrome is holding a mini-tribute to Versailles.
– Plus a CLJ record release party with special audio and video material of SCREW and -OZ-
– And as always, giveaways, costume contests and Visual Kei/J-rock, anime music videos…
– Saturday, the 10th of October at DaSein Arts and Spirits [Solomou 12, Plateia Eksarheion]. Begins 21:00. Entrance: FREE! For more details, visit Sakura Syndrome’s site.
10.3 Glitter Channel
– DJs SiSeN, Manik(HimemaniK), and Cold+Sleep are playing a wild cyber party on Oct 3 in the outskirts of Tokyo!
– Live acts include digital-techno BESPA☆KUMAMERO, cruel electronics Marlee, and skin-piercing analog SuperBossM10.
– Exhibits by Gothic Lolita/VK fashion and accessories labels Bitch Gold, product_c, Belial
Oct 3 at Hangar Hall in Yamanashi-ken, Nakakoma-gun, Showamachi, Kasai 622-1
TEL 055-267-9011, Open 18:30 / Start 19:00, 2000/2500 yen with ID, http://hangarhall.com/
(Thanks to Comte de Sang for the translation)
Song of the Day #206: Spanking Machine performing live (tell all your Tokyo friends about the 9.26 show and upcoming events!)
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