WORLD’S WEIRDEST RESTAURANTS, FOOD NETWORK: ALICE IN WONDERLAND CAFE, SHINJUKU TOKYO JAPAN. GOTH LOLITAS.
I hope you’ve been enjoying my appearances on the TV show “World’s Weirdest Restaurants,” currently airing every Wednesday on Food Network Canada. If you’re not in the land of the Canucks, don’t worry — I’ll post some clips soon.
First Mate Naomi and I “fixed” 14 of the TV segments, meaning we planned shoots at Tokyo theme restaurants, cast extras, and made sure everything went smoothly. One of my favorite episodes was Alice in Wonderland Cafe in Shinjuku.
No shoot is complete without Yukiro. Ever the shape-shifter, this is his Sweet Lolita incarnation.
At Alice Cafe, the food is as mad as the Hatter. Playing card pizza and Cheshire Cat risotto fit the theme.
An avocado and roe (fish eggs) sushi roll, in honor of the story’s Caterpillar.
This is Lewis Carroll’s vision, not Disney’s. Wonderland has a dark, topsy-turvy atmosphere.
If only Tim Burton’s movie version were like this.
Thanks to everyone who came and took part in the TV filming! I’m wearing a cute Bros Products dress, given to me by the Hong Kong designer. (I also wore it to the Hong Kong Art Fair). Lace hair accessory is a gift from my friend Heathyr.
Pumpkin glitter hair scrunchies, worn as bracelets.
Ironically, on a Food Network TV shoot, you hardly get a chance to eat. Instead of “Eat Me,” my motto was “Feed Me.”
My friends gave their opinions on the Cheshire Cat sundae.
Stuffed toys in the chandelier: a nice effect. All photos by Naomi.
Canadians, I invite you to watch Food Network every Wednesday night, to see me in the Japan episodes of World’s Weirdest Restaurants! Check your listings for the exact time and channel number.
Here is a bonus clip from tonight’s episode: La Carmina at Cos-Cha maid cafe in Akihabara. Slapping and spoon-feeding are involved…
Intrigued by cutely decorated food, and bizarre Japanese theme restaurants? I wrote books on both subjects. Check out La Carmina’s books and pick up a copy.
Would you like to have a Mad Tea Party at the Alice in Wonderland Japan restaurant? What do you think of my Food Network and NHK Kawaii TV appearances?
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NHK KAWAII TV VIDEO CLIP: LA CARMINA, BEST TOKYO GOTH CUTE FASHION STORES & CLUBS! CLOSET CHILD ADDRESS, SAGAMI-ONO.
At long last, I’ve uploaded my appearance on NHK Kawaii TV!
Last fall, La Carmina and friends were featured on the popular program, which airs on Japan’s national network. Each show covers cute Tokyo style, trends and people.
Watch the clip above and on Videofy.
Funny story: I insisted that the NHK cameraman shoot me from high angles. Glad I did. Everyone else featured in this episode was shot un-flatteringly from below!
Thanks to all my spooky crew who took part, and made the shoot a success. Here are behind-the-scenes photos, including addresses and access:
– Abilletage (Gothic Lolita corsets and tea/sweets room)
– BabyDoll Harajuku (dark fetish Lady Gaga)
– Midnight Mess (Goth Industrial EBM dance club and live bands)
Speaking of shops: you know my favorite is Closet Child, purveyors of secondhand Gothic Lolita Punk and Visual Kei goods. Yukiro went to the new Sagami-ono location, and sends us this report:
A lot of people know there’s a Closet Child in Harajuku, Shinjuku, Ikebukuro and Yokohama. (See maps, photos and reports in La Carmina’s Tokyo shopping guide.) But most don’t realize there is an excellent once in Kanagawa prefecture, south of Tokyo (30 min on the Odakyu Line).
The Sagami-ono store is divided in two sections.
1) Gothic and Lolita brands like Alice and the Pirates, Algonquins and Moi-meme-moitie
2) Rock and punk labels like Vivianne Westwood and Hysteric Glamour.
They had a lot of brand clothes and jewelry on sale, so it was even cheaper than usual. If you bought three secondhand items, you got another 20% off. We just had to buy a bag each.
I found a pair of Gothic-looking pants from Algonquins and a Medieval top from Ozz On. These are two of my favorite brands since they have outstanding designs and textures.
We really enjoyed the visit and would love to go back soon. Closet Child Sagamiono is located very close to the north exit and not hard to find. Tip: the sign is white, not the usual brown color.
Map and address: 神奈川県相模原市相模大野3-15
3-15, Minami-ku, Sagami-Ono, Sagamihara, Kanagawa
Please take a few minutes to watch my NHK Kawaii TV appearance. Did you enjoy the report on my work as a Goth fashion blogger and coolhunter? Do you agree with my approach towards underground cultures?
PS: Business be booming! We Pirates are arranging a Tokyo subcultures TV episode for Endemol Productions, to air on Germany’s major network Pro Sieben. Learn more about our TV production / arranging / fixing company, La Carmina & The Pirates.
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