Posts from — February 2008
Afro Samurai Merchandise
Previously posted Afro Samurai anime series has merchandise available in the shape of a figure, hoodie and t-shirt.
Afro Samurai is a popular manga (comic book) turned anime series featuring Samuel L. Jackson as the lead character.
Merchandise found on Hypebeast.com
Technorati Tags: Afro Samurai, anime, manga, merchandise
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February 14, 2008 No Comments | 7,662 views
Japanese Style Wall Graphics by Tokidoki at Hotel Fox
Hotel Fox in Copenhagen invited 21 artists from all over the world to decorate their 61 rooms.
Here’s a Japanese style room designed by Los Angeles artist Simone Legno, also known as Tokidoki. Works really well for a bold graphical look, I think, but without being overwhelming.
Technorati Tags: design, Hotel Fox, interiors, Japan, Tokidoki, Simone Legno
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February 13, 2008 No Comments | 6,706 views
Vietnamese Summer Rolls (Goi Cuon) by Steamy Kitchen Jaden
Gorgeous Jaden of Steamy Kitchen shows us how to make Vietnamese Summer Rolls, one of my girlfriend’s favourites!
Jaden posts her recipe and instructions together with a tip for a tangy alternative to the simple boiled shrimp, along with a link to a video.
Technorati Tags: Vietnamese Summer Rolls, Steamy Kitchen, Vietnamese
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February 12, 2008 No Comments | 940 views
Jackie Chan and Yao Ming in Visa and Beijing Olympics Commercial
Jackie Chan appears in this commercial with Yao Ming for Visa, to promote the credit card’s use for the Beijing Olympics.
There’s no action between them however, with Jackie Chan solely being himself. He uses his Visa card to buy equipment for different sports and then over reacts during game play. There’s only one Jackie Chan!
Technorati Tags: Beijing Olympics, commercial, Jackie Chan, Yao Ming
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February 11, 2008 No Comments | 742 views
Japan’s Decotora - Decorated Trucks
PingMag’s latest contains an interview with photographer Masaru Tatsuki who spent ten years with the truckers of Japan’s highways.
Not just a dreary existence, the truckers of Japan colour their vehicles with beautifully painted landscapes and details, whilst at night, their fluorescent handiwork shines through with bold and colourful light displays.
Labeled Decotora, short for decorated trucks, see some examples below.
Technorati Tags: culture, Decotora, Japan, Masaru Tatsuki, photography
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February 10, 2008 No Comments | 1,076 views
Saturated Thailand and Japan Photos by Designer Scott Hansen
Renowned designer Scott Hansen has quite a few nicely saturated photos on his blog. He has two posts of interest, photos from Patong, a “crazy town” in Phuket, Thailand, and of the Tsukiji fish market in Tokyo, Japan.
Whilst you’re there, have a browse around to see some nice design work in Scott’s distinctive and popular style.
Technorati Tags: Patong, Scott Hansen, Thailand, Tokyo, Tsukiji fish market
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February 9, 2008 No Comments | 1,063 views
Japan Picture Moment : Sapporo Snow Festival
Kimono-clad Miss Tokamachi, Akiko Suga (left), and Mayumi Ota walk past a snow sculpture titled “Relics of Egypt” at the Sapporo Snow Festival in Sapporo, Japan on February 5, 2008.
The festival, in which about 300 snow and ice sculptures are being displayed, started Tuesday and is expected to attract some two million visitors by February 11, according to the organizer.
Technorati Tags: Japan, Kimono, Relics of Egypt, Sapporo Snow Festival, snow sculpture
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February 8, 2008 No Comments | 483 views
Jet Li and Linkin Park
Here’s a great Jet Li composition with clips from a number of his films including Shaolin Temple and Fearless, cut to Linkin Park’s “Somewhere I Belong“.
Technorati Tags: Fearless, film, Jet Li, Linkin Park, Shaolin Temple
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February 7, 2008 No Comments | 470 views
