So, I went out with this guy last night and we were talking about Japanese lingerie.
It was so funny, cuz he felt exactly how I have been thinking about Japanese lingerie.
I mean, he cannot wear them, so just how they look etc….

So, I had lived outside of Japan eight to nine years, so almost all my lingries are non-Japanese.
Coming back to Japan, I was so suprised to see the design and colors here.
I like sexy and useful bras, not too decorative ones that would annoy wearing them.

I work as a dance instructor, thus wearing bras with big lacy flowers and whatever are so not ideal.
Japanese lingerie are too decorative and have heavy paddings !!!
To me, they make my boobs squashed and I don`t feel great.
I have a favorite brand = Victoriasecret.
They make my boobs look great and they are very comfortable to wear.
Victoriasecret isn`t so common in Japan….
people know it, but buy online… I wish we can access to it more easily…..

AND…. I like V-Strings and thongs………. but Japanese thongs are limited in kinds
and often very expensive….. again cuz of my job, I hate the lines created by
regular style panties. Moreover, I think thongs are sexier and I feel more comfortable….

Maybe I just need to create my own brands,
cuz it seems very hard to buy just right items in Japan !!!

It is common in Japanese convenience stores (combinis) to see a number of people reading magazines and comics without actually buying them. One guy I know goes for his lunchbreak each day and reads a Manga comic. Occasionally he buys one, but usually he just reads them in the store, standing up and the staff never complain.
The reason seems to be that the Manga comic readers get so engrossed in the stories that if they are disturbed, they are liable to flip out and attack the Combini staff. According to this article from the BBC, a 70-year old man was recently disturbed in this way and threatened staff with a chainsaw, before calmly carrying on reading his comic.

Combini Readers:

WARNING: DO NOT DISTURB!!!

Since I got back to Japan, I have made quite few interesting friends.
One of my new friends are the crew, `SplitWorks`
So far, not only hanging out with the crew members,
I have also helped translating their rylics into Japanese.
They have an upcoming event at Milk on the 14th of April,
so if you are interested, come and see their performacnes !!!

`SplitWorks` is an emerging underground hip hop crew in Tokyo.
The members are all English teachers during the day, but transform into ever hungry hip hop artists at night. The members are Solace the DJ from England, Kinesis the vocal from U.S., Adam the human beat box from Canada, and Banacuda the keyboard from England.

As entering Japan is extremely limited to any foreigners, they all came to Japan separately as English teachers. Although they have friendly smiles on their faces teaching English to little kids during the day, their faces change dramatically when they make their beats.
Starting as independent crew, they create their beats in a tiny apartment room with handmade equipments. With Japanese Sapporo beer in their hands, there is no limitation in their creation. One after another, more and more ideas come out from each member, creating what Japanese say, `new style of hip hop. `

Coming out as a crew about half year ago, they have performed in small bars, lounges, and clubs. What makes this crew so different is that they are so eager to learn Japanese language and culture more than other foreigners. With their strong ambition and effort, `Split Works` made many Japanese friends and gained their respect that it has made possible to the next big upcoming performance at Milk.. On the April 14th, they have their biggest performance at one of the most popular clubbing spots in Tokyo, at Milk.. They will be performing several songs that are recorded in their upcoming　 album. `Split Works` just made a record deal with Taiwan international　record label and their album is scheduled to be released internationally, including such songs as THE BUTTON and This is where you don’t ….

`SplitWorks` is a crew that has much energy and true hip hop heart in their souls. Although the crew itself is still young, they have so much imagination and will to create their own beat that just capture many hip hop lovers’ hearts instantly.　We cannot keep our eyes off from this rather unique `made in Tokyo` foreign blooded hip hop crew!!!

Check their site on Myspace : http://www.myspace.com/splitworks

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So I posted a blog last week about this new event on Wed night !
The opening night was pretty crazy.
The first part was only for the business people,
and after 12, general admissions allowed !!!
Even on the weekday, we had 700 people showed up!
The models on the Cat-walk was really exciting to see,
and there are three DJs spinning in the house.
My favorite is DJ. Mayumi and she is the resident DJ there.
Yeap, she is there again tomorrow night !

Tomorrow night is Underware with Carhartt !!!
Yeah, the famous street fashion brand !
The door opens at 11, and the entrance fee is 2,000yen with ID.
If u become a memeber of Def. magic, it is 1,500yen with ID.
U can become a memeber at this mobie site @
http://nalep.jp/defmagic/

If you want to know more about the party…
check at the official def.magic site…

http://www.defmagic.com/underware/index.html

Image Credit: Sudhir Ramachandran for AIRTEL

Today Bangalore joined the ranks of Metroblogging cities.
Welcome aboard!

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My candle and card.,
originally uploaded by lhuga.

The Candle event “message from…vol.3″ at Yokohama MM21 tonight.
(Presented by YOKOASO(ヨコハマヲアソボウ))
I missed The 1st and 2nd, so this is my first time to join this event.
The rule was simple.
I paid 1500 JPY, and was given small white card. They also offer crayon and pen for writing message.
After finish my card, I was asked where I want to send my card and a small bottle of champagne, they are all included.

Then, a staff said “Please choose your favourite one”. As I picked one candle up, he helped me to put my card on that and light a candle.

Warm and happy night…