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TokyoMade Market

2009-07-02T05:33:56Z

TokyoMade Market @ mememachine Gallery, Shibuya New and Stock SALE 30-60% off some items + limited edition combinations Your chance to get up close and personal with Japan-based independent fashion for one week at the mememachine Gallery in Shibuya. Designs and fashion by LADE clothing Ichigo Seijin Lissita chief&mischief Shojono Tomo nana+seven Tomokuni Cometman kensscratch Sasa bla bla hospital Seimani Nightingale Sonja de Boer Land Roval mememachine When : July 6th ~ 12th Place : mememachinegallery (Shibuya) Time: 12pm ~ 19pm Address : #104 15-10 Uguisudani Shibuya-ku Tokyo 150-0032 Tel/Fax 03-3463-7505
大きな地図で見る ■内容インディペンデントデザイナーの作品を取り扱ったオンラインセレクトショップ『TokyoMade』『東京から世界に』をコンセプトにオンラインで作品を販売しています。今回は期間限定１週間、渋谷にあるギャラリー・ミームマシンギャラリーにて『TokyoMade Market』を開催！！普段はオンラインでしか手に入らない作品もこの期間は実際に手に取って購入できます。会場にはデザイナーさんも来ていますのでお話も出来るチャンス！！さらにこの期間はセールも開催しているので普段よりも安く手に入ります！！ ■期間 7月６日〜７月12日まで ■場所 mememachinegalleryミームマシンギャラリー ■時間１２時〜１９時 ■住所 150-0032東京都渋谷区鴬谷町15-10ロイヤルパレス渋谷104TEL/FAX:03-3463-7505 ■TokyoMade

July Giveaway - Tokyo Shopping Spree

2009-07-01T05:10:42Z

This month we are excited to giveaway a TokyoMade gift voucher to the value of $50. For your chance to win a TokyoMade shopping spree leave your response to the following in the comment box... TokyoMade is designed to be an online Tokyo shopping experience, but if you could come to Tokyo for one day with unlimited funds what would you shop for? The randomly picked winner will be announced at the end of July, comment as many times as you like! Gambatte! Sign up for the TokyoMade Fan Club to find out about monthly give aways. ===================================================== June Giveaway Winner We have really enjoyed reading all of your ideas and comments! Thank you! The randomly picked winner of the TiFdyL bdges and postcards is Irit who wrote "I just love how modern Japanese design is still very much influenced by tradition. This perfect combination creates very unique designs, which are both cutting edge yet so very Japanese." Thanks to you all once again for great comments.

Eshimasa Interview

2009-06-23T02:53:35Z

Guy Perryman, a supporter and lover of independent art and design here in Tokyo recently interviewed super smooth, low brow illustration master Eshimasa. Check out the interview on Guy's radio show, Tokyo Expresso. Check out Eshimasa's work here.

Wagara by Seimani

2009-06-19T04:07:46Z

What is Wagara? Seimani, always a popular character at the Tokyo Design Festa events, has just released two new t-shirts to celebrate Summer in Japan with a contemporary look at traditional patterns. Wagara is the Japanese word given to traditional patterns. These two new tees, Wagara Asanoha and Wagara Design show off the repetitive geometric patterns commonly used in traditional Japanese design. The Wagara Asanoha features a repetitive pattern of the hemp flower, a common motif in traditonal Japanese design. Hand printed onto heavy duty, white cotton each shirt is uniquely stamped with the Seimani signature style. Seimani t-shirts use black or indigo ink printed on American Apparel bodies. Grab your piece of Tokyo street style! Printed in Tokyo, Japan.

Sharing the Love - Tokyo 17/06/09

2009-06-17T15:18:07Z

Rainy season is upon us. That means towels on heads should you forget your clear umbrella and funky rain boots everywhere. Sharing the love while dodging big rain drops! Photo by MoominSean Titillating tattoo shop in Himeji, Japan. Speaking of tattoos...check out this flickr set of divine skin art - Tattoo in Japan. This one is so kawaii!!! Cool Vending Machines in Japan. Other favorites of ours = ice cream vending machines and pocky vending machines. Green is blue but violet and purple are murasaki? Japanese color chart. Looking forward to the rainbows after the storms!

TokyoMade in The Japan Times

2009-06-11T15:25:21Z

Exciting times! Congratulations to the TM designerss mentioned in today's "Fashions straight outta Tokyo" feature in The Japan Times. The article, written by Paul McInnes, gives props to "emerging fashion label Nana + Seven" as well as "Chieko Hata's Honmonoya label". Check out the full article here.

Atarashi - Monsters, Princesses, Venus and Angels

2009-06-08T05:54:41Z

Lots of new (atarashii) goodies are in stock on Tokyo Made. Toco Junk Monsters Tiny Azure B.S.E.T.C Bags Land Roval Designs

WIN! TiFdyL Illustrated Cards & Badges

2009-06-07T07:39:55Z

The June give away on Tokyo Made is a set of three TiFdyL original, hand illustrated post cards as well as 10 (!) different hand illustrated badges created by TiFdyL. Share them with your friends or keep them all for yourself! To win simply tell us what you like most about the design, art and creation you see coming out of Japan. Leave your comment on this post, as many times as you like (but each time with a different answer of course), and we will choose a random winner at the end of the month. The winner will be announced at the beginning of July so you have all month to comment! Gambatte!! Check out TiFdyL's website.

Blogs in Japan

2009-06-02T16:48:25Z

I think it would be fair to say that the number of follow-worthy blogs in Japan are on the increase. When I arrived in Tokyo five years ago I latched onto bloggers words with vigor, their opinions were sort after and I craved the real-Tokyo-world experiences that they offered up. Problem was, in the beginning of my search I was at a loss to find many blogs that offered a whole lot more than quirky pictures of convenience store food, my own blog even fit into that category. Thankfully, with the rise of Japan-related social networking sites such as Japan Soc, hot blogs and interesting posts are never hard to find. J-Bloggers is a fairly new space where some long term residents have collaborated on a project to give a street level look at Japan related topics. The Japan Blog List is also a great hub to visit if you are in search of a growing list of Japan-related blogs. Well go on! Update your google reader with some juicy Japan-based blogs

Sunny Days in Tokyo

2009-06-02T04:36:49Z

How the weather can make a difference in this city! It had been grey and rainy for a few days which seemed like forever but waking up this morning to brilliant blue skies and a warm breeze has made Tokyo all sparkling again! We thought we would share some cute commercials to celebrate lush Spring goodness!

Japanese Designer Love

2009-05-31T18:41:07Z

Huge thank yous go out to the super cool bloggers writing about TokyoMade! Thank you for supporting independent design and creation in Japan. Cafe Cartolina was inspired by Honmonoya's gorgeous recycled kimono pieces. B.S.E.T.C bags recently featured in the Cuteable Finds. La Carmina met up with Bla Bla Hospital and Zoestyles. The Toco Junk Monsters also invaded Toys r Evil. Katie Eats Cake hearts TokyoMade :) ありがとう　！！

20 x 20 = 200

2009-05-28T05:55:57Z

Last night at Pecha Kucha Tokyo #62 Mark and Astrid announced that they had cracked the 200 country mark! Congratulations to the whole team. Truly inspirational! If you are not sure of the Pecha Kucha story or format head to the official website to get up to speed. Or check out Pecha Kucha Daily where Jean Snow blogs profusely about all the happenings in the now 200 cities holding Pecha Kucha nights. Last night kicked off with Josh McKible sharing his Nani Bird adventures, a colorful insight into a very creative journey with paper toys and illustration. nana + seven shared her form + function concept and swept the crowd away with evoking images of her shapely designs. Poken, presented by Andrew Shuttleworth, also made an appearance and tickled the business card holding audience's fancy. While Eric of eepmon smooth talked his way through his Tokyo Tour, captivating and colorful. Another packed yet inspiring Pecha Kucha night in Tokyo. More pics here on the TM flickr page...

2009 Digital Design Tournament

2009-05-27T01:31:08Z

Cut&Paste Digital Design Tournament 2009 returns to Shibuya's Womb on May 30 for another year of creative madness. The annual global tournament comes to its final leg of this year's tour in the Asia Pacific region, after sweeping through North America and Europe. The Digital Design Tournament will take place this Saturday 5/30/2009 from 5pm - 8:30pm at Shibuya's WOMB. Tickets are ¥2000 at the door or ¥1500 in advance by emailing your full name to tokyo@cutandpaste.com The after party for this event will be held at Fifty Seven from 9pm. Free entry plus 1 free drink with the C&P wristband. Designers int he spotlight will be... ２Ｄ * Katsunori Aoki / Butterfly Stroke * Yuichi Miyashi + Naohide Suzuki / Tycoon Graphics * Naomi Hirabayashi / Plug-in Graphic * Satoru Yamashita / Creative Director / + 81 Magazine 3D * Tomoyuki Sugiyama / Digital Hollywood University * Christophe Defaye / AOKI Studio * Isao Nishigori / P.I.C.S. * Shuhei Morita / YAMATOWORKS * Hideki Watanabe / CGWorld Motion Graphics * Junji Kojima / teevee graphics * Ichiro Tanida / John and Jane Doe Inc. * Koichiro Tsujikawa / Director　 * Shinya Nakajima / Tohoku-Shinsha * Takeshi Nakamura / Caviar The 2009 Digital Design Tournament has already begun and will continue through June, culminating in the Global Championship on June 20, 2009. Featuring new competitions in 3D and motion design in addition to its traditional 2D format, the international tournament challenges designers from all backgrounds and nations across the map to dig deep and design their way into the spotlight.

Sharing the Love - May 27, 2009

2009-05-26T01:12:54Z

Random acts of love this week. Mahika Mano Hammock Cafe in Kichijoji A Day in the Life of TokyoMade - a little bit about us on Indie Quarter. Take the Metropolis Magazine survey and win a trip to Hong Kong! Out of stock and hard to find, the mask is taking over Japanese fashion. Scare the crap out of yourself (it had to be said!) - Scary Japanese toilet paper. A great summary of Friday's TEDxTokyo event. Favorite places in Japan. More reasons to get out of the city and explore.

Plush Monsters Invade TokyoMade

2009-05-25T04:47:35Z

We have some new friends hanging out with us! A recent hit at the Tokyo Design Festa, the Toco Junk Plush Monsters decided to follow us home. They are restless critters though and are already looking for new homes. Adopt your own Toco Junk Plush Monster. These crazy critters are not only super mischievious and adorable but they can be used as a wallet or carry case. Attach them to your bag, keys, accessories, phone and other devices. Each monster has his own look and personality. The Toco Junk monsters are available in mini monster and mega monster size. Original design, handcrafted buttons for eyes feature the TOCO logo. YKK zipper for mouth. A ball chain attachment is secured through his left ear. Check out the Toco antics on Flickr.