Hello December

It was already December. I've been stumbled at this point. That's all right. I'm trying my hardest. But I know where the light comes from. I really love what I'm doing. Thank you 2014. Happy Holidays everyone. x

BLACK ANYTHING / IS TROPICAL

Finally I could pre-order the vinyl of Black Anything on Axis Mundi store. I’ve been following Is Tropical for over 2 years actually. Today I visited their website to see what’s new. And I just wanted to tell them I fall in love with the space they created all black. It’s beautiful, minimal and inspirational and so is Is Tropical.

Recently I’ve been thinking about the word ‘Support.’ Last year I did sing ’Dancing Anymore’ with them on the poolside stage in Tokyo. I still can’t believe that I was so lucky to have been there. That saved my life. I thought I’d return a favor. That’s why I’ve started my Tumblr 'BAD GIRLS DO CRY.' It is too personal thing kinda like One Direction Fan Girls’ scrapbook though. Anyway It’s easy to like or do favorite or send a message on their social network service. But basically I think that buying their music is a real support. If the whole package of the album art was their music, I would like to feel it.

Now I’m living in near Tokyo far away from them and can’t see their gig here so far. Tokyo is coolest city. But it must be hard for the bands like them to play. Because It’s costly. I know well. Yeah, actually the ticket is nearly 3 or 4 times  higher than the price of NY or London. My power is so tiny, I would like other fans to buy their new music legally. It may help that they give a concert in your country (my Japan too).

GROWING DARKNESS

Angel Olsen - White Fire

Yumi Zouma - The Brae

Arp - UHF1

Shocking Pinks - What's Up With That Girl?

Is Tropical - Crawl

Caribou - Our Love

Daniel Avery - All I Need (Roman Flügel Remix)

HTRK - Chinatown Style

Aphex Twin - Xtal

LUST FOR YOUTH - International (Dirty Beaches Shub Roy Remix)

i made this mix tape for the holiday.

but it's kind of my best tracks of 2014.

enjoy

 x

Timeless

I got the new UNION magazine. Everything is so beautiful. This is not so much a magazine as a photo book. So bad weather today, isn't it ? Let's stay in bed with this mag.

FYI: Model is Lara Mullen & Photo by Clare Shilland 

The End of Summer

Last week my friend & I visited Yume no Shima (Dream Island) consisting of an artificial island built using waste landfill. It includes the Yume no Shima Tropical Greenhouse Dome. Made up of three domes it features fern and forest in A Dome, an archetypal tropical village in B Dome, and the tropical plants of the Ogasawara islands in C dome. They were totally awesome. I have never seen such place in Tokyo! And also I noticed this area that my fave band Is Tropical had played near here♡ I start to like this place more.

Bitter Sweet

Summer Playlist

1. Aldous RH / Sensuality

2. Connan Mockasin / I'm The Man, That Will Find You

3. Gap Dream / Strong Love

4. IS TROPICAL / Dancing Anymore (DID - Bad Boys Remix) 

5. Portland / Deezy Daisy (Oxford Remix)

6. Hotlane / Whenever (James Curd Remix)

7. Moullinex / Love Magnetic

8. LINDSTRØM / Faar-i-kaal (12'' mix)

 9. Daniel Avery / All I Need

10. Lust For Youth / International (Silent Servant Remix)

 11.Laurel Halo / Chance Of Rain - LP 2013

Very recently I've not felt good due to some personal problems. Somebody might think It's rubbish. I really know my life isn't working out as I'd hoped..... I think when life is bitter, I say thank you and grow. So this mix tape is the cure for my long, exhausting week. Enjoy. x

The Vacationers

This jampsuit is from A.P.C 2014 SS collection. It's kind of 70's Jane Birkin vibe. I would like to wear it more and more before Autumn. Don't forget to bring your nice basket like Jane. Hopefully somebody can take me to Europe.

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