Photographer Hal has released his latest photo book Couple Jam featuring 56 couples jammed in their bath tubs together. Masao went along to the opening gallery exhibition and grabbed a signed copy that we are giving away to one Tokyo Made blog reader.

To win your signed copy of Couple Jam tell us Who would you most like to be jammed in a bath tub with and why?

Leave your comments below. One winner will be selected randomly at the end of September. Good luck, look forward to reading your juicy thoughts!

The Urban Paper show opening Sept. 7th at Café Pause in Ikebukuro is the latest stop of an international tour of paper toys first published in the book, Urban Paper. Tour stops have included Los Angles and Arnhem, the Netherlands and after Tokyo, the show will re-open in Rome.

Paper toys have been around for almost as long as paper itself, but what's new is that paper toys have recently become a medium of choice for young designers. Because paper is cheap, light and recyclable it has become a populist alternative for artists who previously might have released their toys as collectible vinyl figures. Many of the Urban Paper designers make their toys freely available for download on the Web and anyone with access to a printer can easily make and enjoy their very own paper toy. Urban Paper is the first book that collects designs from 26 of these international artists, printed on heavy stock, along with an included DVD of extra materials, that also gives readers designs and ideas on how to make their own paper toys creations.

At the Urban Paper show at Cafe Pause, new paper toys, designed exclusively for the Tokyo stop will be on display, along with posters, postcards and other material. Flat packs of the toys will also be on sale.

The show is being organized by Josh McKible, one of the artists in the book. Josh McKible is a Tokyo based illustrator and the creator of the popular NaniBird series of paper toys.

Urban Paper Tokyo runs from September 7th till the 20th from 12:00 to 23:00
sundays closing at 22:00, holidays closing at 22:00. Entrance is free.

Introducing a new design team on Tokyo Made, Izumy. The sweet treasures handmade by Izumy are a collaborative project. Dora a jewelery maker has linked with Kuri an illustrator and together they are sharing their talent with global style lovers.

Izumy necklaces are created as a reminder of happiness from the past. The pendents hold illustrated treasures that bring back happy memories. Shiawase no Kioku = Happy Memory.

The next Tokyo Made Market is in the works and is set to open on Sept. 21 at the mememachine gallery in Shibuya.

The TokyoMade Market is a nomadic gathering of Japan-based art and design, an opportunity for designers and artists to share their latest work and sale items. A pop up event that attracts a diverse crowd of art, fashion and design lovers, the TokyoMade Market also gives fans a chance to connect with the creators in an offline setting.

TokyoMade Markets are open to the public with a variety of independent designs, fashion and art on sale for purchase.

Woooweee back from some big Tokyo adventures and in mega preparation mode for the September edition of Tokyo Made Market. Looking forward to catching up with all of our friends and talented peeps tomorrow and all throughout the week at the mememachine gallery in Shibuya.

Check out the Tokyo Made Market site for all the deets!

The fun kicks off at the mememachine gallery, Shibuya from 12pm tomorrow and runs until 9pm September 27.

Entry is free so come and check out some of Tokyo's funkiest independent creators. Join us for a kampai and meet the designers Monday 6-9pm and Sunday 6-9pm

An extension of the online store www.tokyomade.com , the TokyoMade Market is an opportunity for designers and artists to share their latest work and sale items. A pop up event that attracts a diverse crowd of art, fashion and design lovers, the TokyoMade Market also gives fans a chance to connect with the creators in an offline setting.

TokyoMade Markets are held in galleries, event spaces, clubs and outdoor markets. Each TokyoMade Market kicks off with a gathering of creators, fans and friends often including live painting, fashion displays and other entertainment.

TokyoMade Markets are open to the public with a variety of independent designs, fashion and art on sale for purchase.

The Tokyo Made Market kicked off yesterday with a huge collaborative effort from all the creators involved. The mememachine gallery is now filled with a colorful collection of independent fashion, art and creations.

There are some awesome bargains to snap up. If you are a lover of fresh and original independent designs now is the time to grab some unique pieces at low prices.

She She creations are all priced at ¥4000, with some fabulously reconstructed dressed and accessories on sale.

chief&mischief hand printed tees are all just ¥4000 at the Tokyo Made Market

Land Roval creations, including a range of their organic cotton tees and zip up hoodies are 40%-50% off

All mememachine tees are 20% off

Ichigo Seijin have accessories on sale for under ¥1000

Lissita rings are a steal. ¥1000 each, buy 2 get 1 free.

A special event has been organized for Sunday, September 27 from 6-9pm come and kampai with us to celebrate the last day of the Tokyo Made Market.

Photographer Hal will be signing copies of his latest photo book Couple Jam from 7pm at the mememachine gallery.

For more info and directions to the Shibuya space check out the Tokyo Made Market site.

Support independent and local creation! See you there!

Check out the funky Lissita ring giveaway over at Rock n Roll Bride and while you are at it soak up the rock star sparkle of the blog itself.

There are three rings on offer, all you need to do is pick the one you love the most and comment on the blog. You have until this Friday!!

Huge thanks to the Tokyo loving Kat of Rock N Roll Bride fame!

This Sunday from 7pm at the mememachine gallery in Shibuya Photographer Hall will be signing copies of his latest collection of glossy, mind blowing photos, the photo book Couple Jam.

Come along for the last day of the TokyoMade Market, grab a signed copy of Couple Jam and check out the last day sales by Japan based creators. Join us for drinks from 6pm.

Also a reminder about this month's give away...be in with a chance to win a signed copy of Photographer Hal's Couple Jam simply by leaving your answer in the comment box "Who would you like to be jammed in a bathtub with?"