TokyoMade Blog: Tokyo Design, Fashion and Events

Tokyo View

2010-02-19T13:01:09Z

Masao been capturing Tokyo with his iPhone and has put together a set of recent snapshots taken this Winter in Tokyo. Check out the Tokyo View set on flickr for some real life images of this unique city.

TM Link Love

2010-02-18T12:32:52Z

We spend a great deal of time researching and reading up on all the super cool happenings here in Japan. Here are some of the interesting bits we have been finding recently. Tokyo Art Beat have released the Tokyo Art Beat iPhone App including a GPS nearby map to find events within walking distance. Cross Gender is pushing the latest skirts for men trend in Tokyo. The trend seems to be so popular, it is popping up in manga. The 10th Tokyo Girls Collection will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at the Yokohama Arena and Japanese Streets has all the details. Note Salt and Pepper Shakers featured on Outblush. Unblock your nose with style

Eshimasa Live Painting @ Sabaku no Bara in Ginza

2010-02-13T03:53:01Z

Eshimasa will be at Sabaku no Bara (Desert Rose) Ginza tonight for live body painting. This event "Amazing Grace" features 6 tattoo artists and pole dancers. This is the first tattoo event held in the Ginza district. Eshimasa's official site

Shunsuke Umiyama the brains and creativity behind the popular MicroWorks @ designboom mart2010

2010-02-13T02:45:16Z

Shunsuke Umiyama, the brains and creativity behind the popular MicroWorks range of home wares and practical design pieces, is participating in the Stockholm Furniture Fair 2010. Umiyama shares his creations at the "designboom mart" section of the furniture fair. The product label "massitem" to which MircoWorks contributes is also being exhibited at the Stockholm event this year. This is the first time for both MicroWorks and massitem to be involved in an overseas exhibition/market. It will be interesting to find out more about the crowd's response to the ranges designed and made in Japan. MicroWorks Official Site

Cute Bento Creations

2010-02-08T06:20:24Z

La Carmina, the author of Cute Yummy Time and Crazy Wacky Theme Restaurants Tokyo, shares her cute bento tips in the recently aired NHK documentary.

Creating Street Designs

2010-01-28T15:20:37Z

Ever wondered how funky independent creators whip up fashionable pieces for their ranges? Now you have the chance to see how it is done with Shojono Tomo. On February 6 the Tokyo-based illustrator is holding a workshop in Harajuku to share her stylish crafts. Shojono Tomo Workshop Place： Lovelies Lab.by miou 　　　 Date：2/6 (Sat) Time：13:00〜20:00 Shojono Tomo will provide the fabric and guidance. If you would like to create a piece to take home with you, the following will be available. Shu Shu Accessory： 2000yen Custom tees：　2500yen Custom Tee with printed：5500yen There is more she can offer.

TAB Needs Your Help in 2010

2010-01-28T05:27:35Z

Five years ago, three art-loving friends started a non-profit organization to promote the Tokyo art and culture in Japan and abroad. Thus Tokyo Art Beat was born! Today, TAB is the biggest online resource for Japanese art information with 33,000 archived events, 1100 TABlog reviews & interviews, read by 150,000 monthly visitors from 138 countries! As the art world struggles against the impact of the global recession, TAB needs your help more than ever. "Finding art events in Tokyo is very difficult. That is why we need TAB to make it easier. TAB is an invaluable part of Tokyo's art community. Without it, the art scene would be lost. If you are an art-lover we should support them" Founder of TokyoMade- Masao Tamaoki Help to save this vital and creative resource!! TAB also have an online shop filled with sleekly design goodies! Check it out!

Tokyo Treats

2010-01-19T15:32:59Z

Grab the latest Tokyo Art Map by Tokyo Art Beat, a bi-monthly guide to Tokyo's 50 most popular events. Some cool announcements happening over on the Jean Snow blog. Word is a new web magazine called SNOW is soon to be launched. If Jean Snow has anything to do with it you can be sure it will be filled with the latest and greatest design and creative happenings going on in and around Tokyo. Looking forward to it very much.

Back in Tokyo

2010-01-18T15:06:28Z

We have been welcomed back by a surprisingly warm Tokyo, well at least for this time of year. The forecast says mid teens all this week so we are happy to be offered that to adjust back into Tokyo Winter having come from a very warm Thai Winter. A few snap shots of our adventure, from busy Bangkok to beautiful beaches of Koh Phangan.

Tokyo to Thailand and Back Again

2010-01-04T16:06:14Z

A quick message to let you know that Masao and I will be traveling to Thailand for 10 days. An adventure that will include shopping, food, a friend's wedding, a hoop workshop and hopefully lots of massages. We will return on January 16, 2010 with all the energy we need to make this year a powerful and exciting one. All orders placed between now and the 16th of January will be shipped during the week beginning January 18. Thank you for your support and understanding.

New Year in Tokyo

2010-01-03T03:50:12Z

New Year celebrations in Japan are a mixed bag of spiritual adventures and energized party going. This year we were lucky enough to bring in the new year with the chief&mischief crew at Roppongi lounge space FM57 for The Drop party. A funky and glamorous affair with djs from Tokyo and New York, including Brandon of chief&mischief fame. Brandon brings the tunes The FM57 staff wore chief&mischief tees chief&mischief at FM57 for The Drop New Year's Eve Tokyo I was lucky enough to perform two times to kick off 2010. Sharing the hoop love with the new year revelers Sending a huge thank you out to all those who made the evening a beautiful one to remember. Brandon, Miki and James worked hard to send the crowd into a partying frenzy. Happy New Year from us at Tokyo Made More photos of The Drop at FM57 in this photo set

2009 in Tokyo

2009-12-30T23:15:50Z

Sending huge thanks out in to the big wide world to all those who contributed to another amazing year! The year kicked off with fresh creation and colorful new pieces and basically sky rocketed from there, the tone was set. This year we welcomed a diverse range of professional and talented creators and quality products to the pages of Tokyo Made. Although times seemed tough around the world we were constantly grateful for the support and encouraged by the obvious fact that the world supports hand made, Japan made and independently made. Shoppers were on the hunt for unique quality more than ever before! The TokyoMade Market, kicking off in 2009, has been a success with visitors and shoppers from all around the world stopping in to say hi and purchase locally created fashion and art. We look forward to growing the offline side of TokyoMade in 2010. Wishing you all a relaxing wind down of 2009 and a happy and prosperous start to the new year and new decade! Warmest wishes from Tokyo, Masao and Deanne

The Drop - NYE Tokyo

2009-12-30T12:38:38Z

Bring on the bubbles and the good times. The place to be tomorrow night for NYE in Tokyo is The Drop @ 57 in Roppongi Goody Goody (Doo Wop) ... chief&mischief in association with United Crates Crew, Hooplovers, Tokyo Made, are bringing you THE DROP! on New Year's Eve at FM57 in Roppongi. 新年の幕開けはSleepy & Booともに！ニューヨークからのゲスト、Sleepy&Booを迎え、変幻自在にエレクトロサウンドを操る。ディープなドラム音、ベースラインでオーディエンスを陶酔させる。そしてみずみずしく、かつディープな私たちが大好きなサウンドとミニマルなビートのミックス、もっと！もっと！！と求めざるを得なくなるだろう、ダークでアッパーなサウンドになること間違いなし！ Sleepy & Boo will be our special guests for ringing in the new year. Hailing from NYC, they're in Tokyo for an electronic music set of all shapes and sizes. Expect to get down-and-dirty, as S&B are known for thick "doomph, doomph" drums, big basslines, and hypnotic grooves which produce that lush and deep sound we love, mixed with some stripped-down minimal beats, and then back for some more of that dark jacked-up electro sound we just can't seem to get enough of! Also joining us for the evening ... **United Crates Crew w/ DJ Hide **Brandon (chief&mischief) **The Spexsavers **Breakbeat Rockers **Mr. Gaines **Jason Young (Live) **Miki (Party Monster) **Pelaylovesme **P.O.L.Style (T&A/TIGER BASS) **Nanmix (nanmix.com) **Carstensen HOOPLOVERS - Live Performance VJ's: You & David Roy!! シャンパンで新年のお祝いをしましょう！ CHAMPAGE SPECIALS & MIDNIGHT TOAST!!! and ... advance tickets available for purchasing your NYE bubbly... and VIP seating available (table-for-two with purchase of a bottle of champagne) ...email info@chiefandmischief.com for more details. 前売りチケットの予約受付、また、VIP席（2名席につきボトルシャンパン1本）の予約も受付中。詳細はこちらまで：info@chiefandmischief.com 2500 YEN (予約 or フライヤー) info@chiefandmischief.com にアルファベットフルネームと予人数を書いて送ってください。タイトルに必ず"DROP" と記入してください。また、当日は受付にて「chief&mischief」のゲストリストと伝えてください。 2500YEN w/RSVP or Flyer Email info@chiefandmischief.com with your name and number of guests, or RSVP on facebook. If emailing, please make sure to write "DROP" in the subject heading. When you arrive, tell the door person you are on the "chief&mischief" Guest List. FM57 Roppongi, www.fiftyseven.co.jp Doors 10:30pm. 20+ w/I.D. ************ Sleepy & Booは、拠点であるNYCで、Basicを設立し、レジデントDJを務め、大人気のナイトクラブ Sullivan Roomでthrowdownという土曜夜のパーティーを開催。彼らは頻繁にニューヨーク中の様々な（Cielo, Webster Hall, Pacha and Water Taxi Beachなどで開催されているElectric Zoo Festivalでのレギュラー出演など）を回りDJし続けている。 From their home base in New York, Sleepy & Boo have been the resident DJs and driving force behind Basic NYC, their celebrated Saturday night throwdown at New York’s infamous Sullivan Room nightclub. The duo are consistently DJing across New York as well: from the Electric Zoo Festival to regular sets at notable venues like Cielo, Webster Hall, Pacha and Water Taxi Beach.

TokyoMade Market Extended

2009-12-27T04:57:18Z

There has been such a great response to the TokyoMade Market this time round that mememachine gallery will host it for an extended time. The TokyoMade Market, with a selection of creators art, fashion and accessories will be open until January 17, 2010. Open from 12 noon to 7 pm daily. Be sure to stop by in the new year to pick up some locally created, independently designed, Tokyo goodness!

Holiday Shopping at TokyoMade Market

2009-12-21T16:46:47Z

The mememachine gallery is once again stocked with treasures and creations from independent creators here in Japan. The TokyoMade Market set up today and will run for an extended time through until early January. Shoppers and fans made their way to the cozy gallery throughout the day to grab gifts and spot trends. Check out the TokyoMade Market report on Japanese Streets for more information.