Archive for August, 2009
The earth makes move!
While I was walking around Shinbu, Tokyo, I am surprised by its beamish bright lights there. The reason why there is so bright light. Somebody found out the rule of electricity and its scientists and electricity should be adored by all of us. But both of them were born in earth. So They have never ever made the earth move but the earth made move here. Thanks! earth you are the light. by Suzu
Tokyo skyline
There is sky and ground and underground in Tokyo. There are people come and go on ground and underground. But they are not called under ground creatures but called human beings. by Suzu
Flower shop in an avenue
The combination of rusty textile and flowers looks beautiful. The beauty of decaying and the beauty of blooming must be exact opposite, clear contrast. But it is nice somehow. (Text and broken translation by Suzu)
A visit to a soap factory
One day in early summer, I got a summer gift in the mail from my friend Hiroshi Ozawa, and not long afterwards, he gave me a call. Ozawa is a father who works as a programmer while also enjoying a hip urban lifestyle. He was born and raised in East Tokyo. A kid from the rough side of town. “I sent you some soap a little while ago; did you get it?” “Oh, that stuff packed like an old-fashioned milk carton. It’s nice. I forgot to thank you for it. I know you called me, but thanks.” “What’s this “thanks” stuff? It’s alright. Oh, but, this company, why don’t you go interview them?” “An interview? That sounds good. By the way, where is this company? Sumida-ku? Ah, Sumida-ku. The workingman’s side of town. There’s a soap factory there, eh? Sounds interesting… All right! I’ll go check it out!” I got caught up in the excitement from our conversation and decided to go and do some research for an article, and that’s what you’ve got before you now.
Kasumigaseki from Hiroshige’s eyes
Ksumigaseki is well known as central land of Japan. The parliament house of Japan is located in this place. Politician and some big guys gather around this area.When I run through Kasumigaseki, I can find some police man with cragged expression. But when I pass through their front holding alcohol freed beer can, they do not recognize me. Nobody stop me even if the look of alcohol freed can is like alcoholic one. Where on earth are their eyes? They must be blind not realizing? Anyway in edo period Hiroshige seemed to realize that the land of Kasumigaseki is idyllic.
Written and broken translation by Suzu
Go up to a height!
There is a shrine called Ushitenjin-kitano in Bunkyo ward. This shrine is located in hill. After walking up to the top, I become feel good. It might be because that I put my heart and soul into the work. Then I feel that God must give something in return. “I recognize your effort. You made it!” I heard things. But actually when I turn up my face and turn my face to the guy, then I notice the guy is me. Then I realize that belief syetem is broken by my action. Action speaks louder than words. What am I telling about? I became confusing. Anyway the object in the pic is the place for bonding fortune. Look at its figure. It is like a cow because of the shrine’s name is Cow God Shrine in English. by Suzu
Chikabo Exhibition, Coming soon!
“Chikabo Kumada Exhibition”
–99 years old drawer, the man who called petit Fabre–
12 th August – 24th August at Matsuya Ginza 8th Floor
10am-8pm
Chikabo Kumada will be featured on the big exhibition at Ginza Matsuya. This is very interesting chace to hava a watch his works. He has never ever sold his drawings even if he become poorer and poorer. “Samurai are people who conspicuously use a toothpick even when they do not have something to eat.” He is sweet samurai not with sword but with brush.
Smells like a Japanese summer
Aroma, western incence is not so bad. Actually I like them. But once I started pyrethrum coil, I realized that I love the smell best. If there are bamboo blind and windbell and the coil, we can feel Japanese summer more. Also the swingy smoke is fun to watch. by Suzu.
Storytelling performance
A performer can advent many character like a channeler. The performer, Mr.Kasei Umeda might advent a hundred of characters. Children love cool and crazy grownups somehow. by Suzu
