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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I’M GUEST OF HONOR AT ANIMEGACON, LAS VEGAS CONVENTION! MAUI, HAWAII PRESS TRIP & PRSA TRAVEL TOURISM SPEAKER.
On the road again! After a bit of teasing, I’m going to announce 3 of the 6 cities I’ll be visiting in the next months. Perhaps you can join me on my adventures? Keep reading to see where I’m headed.
(Above is a bonus shot from my newly pink hair photoshoot.)
1) Las Vegas. I’m the Guest of Honor at AniMegaCon on August 17, 2012 (LVH hotel). This new Japan/anime convention promises to be a giant — with a maid cafe, fashion show hosted by yours truly, and a whopping $10,001 prize for the Masquerade Best in Show winner.
For info about the location, tickets and guests, visit the AniMegaCon site and Facebook. Hope to see you in Sin City (Aug 17-19)!
2) Maui, Hawaii. Aloha, palm trees and beaches! In late June, I’m embarking on a social media press trip sponsored by the Maui Visitors Bureau. My Mexico film crew is joining me, so we’ll be making professional travel videos for you.
I’ll share every step of the journey on my social networks, so be sure to add me on Twitter and Facebook. I went to Honolulu as a teenager, but this is my first time in Maui. If you have trip suggestions for me, please let me know in the comments. (Creative Commons pic above by Rosa Say)
3) Columbus, Ohio. I’m honored to be speaking at the PRSA Travel & Tourism Conference on June 5th. My panel is called “Lights, Camera, Video: Travel News Online and Mobile — the Latest Ideas.”
It’s wonderful to be recognized by the travel media industry: I’m happy that my videos and blogs are getting a positive reception. I’m grateful for supporters who “get” my personalized, web-based reporting — and I’m excited to share my experiences with other travel professionals. (Pic above from PRSA)
On that note, Johnny Jet interviewed me about my Travel Style. I profess my love of the Hello Kitty airport, Goth cruises, and Tokyo’s Odaiba (home to Rainbow Bridge, a pirate-themed restaurant and a cat petting zoo).
Can’t wait to embark on these globe-treks. Thank you, readers, for your support; it makes my work possible.
If you use smartphone apps, let’s be friends on Instagram (lacarmina) and Pose (lacarmina). These also post to my Tumblr (where I’ve moved my Song of the Day feature).
Guess what? I’ll be visiting 3 more international cities in the next months! I’ll spill the beans next week, and tell you how you can be involved. If only I could bring my cat with me…
Have you been to Vegas, Ohio, Maui? Got recommendations? Share them in the comments.
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