Serving from Japan

Yes, it was quite tasty.

I've been in Japan for almost two weeks now. I've checked out Tokyo (Harajuku, Yoyogi, Akihabara, Ometsando, Asakusa, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Tsujiki, Mitaka, Roppongi), Kamakura, Kyoto & Osaka. It's been an incredible journey. Tomorrow I leave for Hawaii for a few days of sleeping in the sand before diving back into the hustle of my day-to-day in New York City.

But, there are a few things I'd like to share while I'm still out there. First, you can view my entire trip-image collection on Flickr, here.

Second, I took this video in Shinjuku last night of this store employee rapping on the street - he was going non-stop!



Finally - no trip abroad would be complete without a nice gouging at the local record shop. I told myself that I absolutely had to hunt down the first Nujabes album Metaphorical Music. After some digging, I finally found it - alongside the new Hydeout Productions (Nujabes' label) release - Hydeout Productions - 2nd Collection. It's far better than the first collection. Much more like an entirely new Nujabes album - complete with appearances by Pase Rock, Substantial, Five Deez and C.L. Smooth. My favorite track at the moment, which has been my Japanese-trip-theme since I picked up this disc a week ago, is Fly By Night, featuring Five Deez. Give it a listen - the entire disc is very, very good.

Fly By Night
Nujabes & Five Deez
Hydeout Productions - 2nd Collection
Hydeout Productions - 2007
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I also picked up both Hifana albums and Dotstream (bit generations) which is never going to come out of my Gameboy Micro. Japan has such great style - the food, the women, the architecture, the temples, the entertainment and never-late train system. What a fantastic place. I am definately ready to come home though. See ya soon.

Stay tuned.
-- Silent K

p.s. - I really need a burrito.