Category Archive for Tokyo + Japan
LA CARMINA ON FOOD NETWORK TV SHOW. ZAUO FISHING THEME RESTAURANT TOKYO, CHURCH-THEMED CHRISTON CAFE.
Thanks for everyone who watched me on Food Network TV — I appreciate your messages! I was the Tokyo Goth expert guide to Christon Cafe, on the new program “World’s Weirdest Restaurants.”
My purple Gothic dress is gifted by Gloomth. The jewelry was loaned by Strange Freak: a collection inspired by hide of X Japan. I also modeled the accessories in these photos (yes, I have hostess hair).
Naomi and I fixed (organized the local production) of all the Tokyo TV episodes. We cast our spooky friends in this Goth restaurant scene. (For more about our film/TV fixing services, visit our Pirates website.)
I spoke about Japanese dark fashion and culture, and how it fits in with the theme of Christon Cafe.
We ate vampiric bloody rolls, and Tower of Babel salad. Even the menu looks like a Bible!
The relics in the room came from actual Eastern European churches. Sacrilege, or silly? Visit Christon Cafe and decide for yourself.
Address: Oriental Wave Building 8F, 5-17-13 Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Don’t forget to visit Decadance Bar upstairs on the ninth floor. See photos of the wild cyber bar in my Nightlife Guide. (Photos above by Naomi)
Last week’s episode also featured Zauo, a wacky restaurant where you fish for your own fish!
Customers receive a rod and bait. Mistress Maya and HILO reeled in a big one.
You get to catch what you eat. Talk about fresh food…
This shark is a “pet” — don’t try to eat him.
What do you think of this fishing-themed restaurant? Cruel, or kooky?
Zauo is located at Washington Hotel 1st Floor, 3-2-9 Nishi Shinjuku, Tokyo
Want to learn more about Tokyo’s wacky theme restaurants? I wrote a book with full-color photos, stories and addresses. Click for details.
PS: Shop my wardrobe! Goth, Lolita, Jrock clothes for sale, at super low prices. h.NAOTO, Atelier Pierrot and more. Come browse my clothing sale — tell your friends, and email if you’re interested in any items. I’m happy to provide discounts.
What do you think of my Food TV appearance and outfit? Don’t worry if you missed it. I’ll post video clips soon.
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STUDIO ALTA SHINJUKU: GYARU YOUNG WOMEN’S DEPARTMENT STORE, SHOPPING MALL. LIZ LISA, JAPANESE DOLL EYELASHES.
Let’s continue our Tokyo shopping trip. I took photos inside Studio Alta, the Shinjuku department store for gyaru / gal / youth street fashion.
From Shinjuku Station east exit, walk straight and you’ll find Alta. There’s lots of colorful, electro fashion here.
This Jaoanese shop girl, dressed as a pirate, won my heart.
She’s captain of a new boutique, Fernopaa.
It’s rocker-80s: loads of studs, leopard print, toy soldier hats.
Dig the pirate girl’s arm jewelry, and the punked-out doll at counter.
As soon as you enter the glass doors of Studio Alta, you’ll find doll eyelashes, nail polish, and Hello Kitty cosmetics.
Also near the entrance: Liz Lisa.
The girly, gyaru brand is very popular in Japan.
Shoe stores are scattered throughout the building.
Animal prints and cute accessories are always in season.
The basement has a cool stockings / socks store.
Don’t overlook Claires, or the takoyaki and taiyaki stands! (The octopus balls are only 500 yen.)
What else can you find in Studio Alta? Sweet lingerie and PJs..
Street, punky clothing (quite well-priced, around $30-50 per item).
Some of the latest styles are… questionable.
But you can’t go wrong with nail art decals, and AC/DC backpacks.
PS: Speaking of shopping, thank you to Racked for interviewing me about my favorite obscure shop in LA: Hyaena Gallery! And arigato Kyoko for the drawing on the left, inspired by Yukiro and me.
What do you think of gal style in Japan? Which items and stores did you like best, out of the photos in this post? Let’s chat in the comments.
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