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Friday May 13, 2005

Titanes

[Contributed by Harumi Abe]

I went to Titanes Sumo-wrestling event. Wow. That was my first word.

I understand it is a costume party, but no body understand the difference between Japanese and another Asian country…. The hippie African type of dram with some music I suppose inspire by Akira, the Indonesian looking roof, all the geisha dance and costume like Kill Bill . . .

I understand where people are getting idea of Japan. But as a Japanese person how should I supposed to think of this culture cross mess. Even Franklin, a professor who knows the difference of Japanese and Chinese, was dressing china dress. Is this a Comedy show or an Art!????

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  1. cohen    Fri May 13, 02:46 PM #  

    it is neither, its fashion, and of course the fashion world could care less about culture or anything else for that matter, this is the main reason why the art is fashion thing so dangerous. Fashion is not supposed to have a concise, art should.

  2. Franklin    Mon May 16, 11:23 AM #  

    Perhaps Harumi-san could direct me to somewhere in town or online where I might find a good, authentic men’s kimono.

  3. harumi    Thu May 19, 12:13 AM #  

    here is some men’s Jinbei (more casual and best for summer)
    http://wa.pacwestie.com/app-kim.htm

    you can also google.