In the early days of the internet, I remember first coming across Napster and the epiphany I experienced on the realisation that I could find and download music to my hearts content. Of course back then, downloading a song on dial-up connections would take forever. We all know of course what happened to Napster and that seemed to be that. Read More
Drop Dead Clothing
Whilst perusing the internet like I'm prone to do, I began by looking at some of the stories ...
Tetsuya Ishida
PinkTentacle presents a collection of paintings by the Japanese surrealist Tetsuya Ishida (1973-2005) exploring some of the darker ...
Japanese Manba
The BBC World Service reports on the trend of British followers of Japanese fashion. Seriously, what the flip? An ...
Danny Choo
Posted in BlogA short while ago Danny Choo announced on his website that he’d be holding an event at The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). Fortunately for me, my current placement at St Thomas’ coincided with the event for an easy journey on the tube to Russell Square from Westminster on Tuesday afternoon after a busy day in clinic. Read More
Alice For iPad
Posted in Literature, TechnologyThe latest news is that the international release of the iPad will be delayed until May. In the meantime then, Alice for iPad is another fantastic and innovative demonstration of what the device is capable of and how that might revolutionise the way we interact with media. Read More
Midnight Eye
Posted in FilmIf you’re a fan of Japanese cinema, you’re bound to have come across Midnight Eye at some point. Every year the editors of the site put together a list of what they consider to be the best films of the year, I tend to use this as a guideline of films to try and watch. Read More
Matcha
Posted in Blog, FoodYesterday I visited the Japan Centre in Piccadilly to pick up some powdered green tea. As part of an overall grander scheme to improve my health and well-being, after trying the South Beach Diet recommended by Dr Weil during an interview with Kevin Rose about geek health issues. Read More











