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My Juicy Posse: Sex and the City

 

Finally I have posted some pix from the Juicy event. Crack open some fresh mascara and get ready to blush! And below is the brilliant flyer for the Juicy event.

MadameBonjour JohnJ: Impresario, Provocateur

Today I have been photo editing pix shot at JUICY in Tokyo - actually from both trips to Japan last fall. Above is the provocateur MadameBonjour JohnJ. I know this is obvious, but I love that surprising feeling when you dig out pix and they rush you back a moment, a day, a month from something that seemed like a lifetime ago. Suddenly I am back in Tokyo and it is 3am. Sigh.

Long Arm of the Claw

Japan has been heavy on my mind and thoughts of booking my return sent me surfing pix of past trips. Beware the grabbing hands of sweet memories.

Oyama on my mind

I woke up this morning with Oyama on my mind. I had a lovely day trip there back in October with a terribly handsome and charming guide. (yes, i was hoarding the pix) We talked and walked, hiking up the side of the mountain while unfurling ideas about love and life and what we hope the future might bring. It was a beautiful day, filled with gorgeous views -the trees, streams of clear cold water, temples, shrines, and best of all - my host. That night we returned to Isehara and had an unforgettable meal at a Tofu house. I want to climb back in bed now and nap dreaming about it all over again.

Buddha's Got Back

Kotori and I met in Fujisawa, and took the the Enoden Train to Kamakura to see the stunning Daibutsu (Great Buddha). It was an amazing day trip.

Gutter Mouth

After a wonderful night at the drink n' drag fueled Juicy, my mouth is admittedly dry.

Man on a Wire

A View to a Thrill

Well, at least a view of Shinjuku from my 8th floor mansion. I am staying in Okubo, which is just to the North. (Finally a place higher than the 3rd floor.) These pix are from yesterday morning, just as I was heading out of Tokyo on a day trip to Fujisawa. Eventually I ended up in Chigasaki and had a lovely night with Kotori, Katusda, and the ever handsome Eiji. Mmk?

Japanese Television Cameo

Yes, it was only a matter of time before I had a guest appearance on Japanese TV. Here is a still from a documentary about Tomio Koyama Gallery, and the international status of Japanese Art. I was interviewed back in September at an opening at the gallery. So, can I add this to my CV?

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Roppongi (Holidays Squared)

Kosaku san and I hit the streets today working our way through several galleries, obscure fashion and handmade house-ware shops. For the record I must state Kosaku has impeccable taste. This pic is in Roppongi - as the last light of day disappeared we headed for tea. There were photographers, journalists and news crews crawling all over the area as a major press event was playing out across the street from us. Oh, and I sure hope they decorate this street for the holidays.

Jaxson

Yes, that is right. I have my own shop in Tokyo now. So ya best respect!

Tabela Posse

Finally! I shot pix at Tabela that are not only the food but the peeps as well. The cafe manager Kazz is the one hefting the Daikon. And yes lunch was great, again.

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It's a Dark Wing

...that leads to my heart. Here I am over a crop of cotton. Weird how poetic, epic even, things become after an 11 hour flight. Or maybe it is simply a shift in the vantage point. This pic is as we approached the islands of Japan. Like the line from one of Johanna's songs in Sweeny Todd, 'Outside the sky waits, beckoning, beckoning.'

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I'm Leaving Today

Yes, I can't believe it either - I am finally heading back to Tokyo. It seems ages since I was there last, even though it has only been a month. Yesterday was exhausting and I am looking forward to chilling on the plane. It will be a busy week of work on the new project and the Juicy event on Saturday. Of course I will also be bust'n serious on my Nihongo skillz building.

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Back in LA

Yes back on US soil, blogging from the tarmac. More from the vast trip pix collection will appear in albums soon.

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