TokyoDV Video Log
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TokyoDV?s Flashy Video Wall (Mar 21)



TDV CM: Space Design Shinagawa - English (Jul 1)
A commercial (CM in Japan) for Space Design Shinagawa; a serviced apartment building in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Ruth Shiraishi gives all the information in English.. From the website: Bureau Shinagawa serviced apartments offer guests professional service with the privacy of a condominium. Situated in convenient locations for easy access to airports, Shinkansen, and commuter trains… TokyoDV Tube! - [...]


TDV CM: Space Design Shinagawa - Japanese (Jul 1)
A commercial for Space Design Shinagawa; a serviced apartment building in Tokyo, Japan. Ms. Kang Sooja gives all the information in Japanese.. From the website: Bureau Shinagawa suites are larger than area hotel rooms, have all the conveniences of home including DVD player, cable TV, and en-suite washer /dryer. Bureau Shinagawa brings you convenience and cool in [...]


Japanese Catfight Slapping (Apr 21)
Hhhmm.. What can I say? This is a staged ‘cat fight’ between two women wearing little clothing. The action is pretty fake, but sort of entertaining; some of the wrestling positions they find themselves in are rather ridiculous. Lots of slapping, bending, rolling, swinging, kicking, and twitching. The video also features some sort of creature with a [...]


TDV Reports: Japanese Violin Babes (Apr 21)
While wandering around on press day at the opening of Tokyo Midtown, I stumbled onto this ‘performance’ at one of the shops.. To be honest, I don’t remember the shops name or even what they were selling; seemed like jewelry or something. An attractive woman approached me as I was filming the hardwood floor outside her shop; [...]


TDV Reports: Tokyo Midtown Promo (Mar 31)
A promo clip shown at Tokyo Midtown’s press conference last Monday. “Various elements are intertwined to contribute to the diversity by accepting and stimulating each other.”.. Sounds fun.. The audio translation is a bit tough to pick up, but I’m not sure if it’s due to the audio level or the content of the speech.. Sometimes Japanese [...]


TDV Reports: Tokyo Midtown Visual Tour (Mar 27)
Some of the scenery at the new skyscraper complex in Roppongi; Tokyo Midtown. Overall, I was impressed; Lots of grass, open space in the back, and natural wood. It’s also easier to navigate than Roppongi Hills, and the water everywhere might keep it cool during summer months. Inside seems to be well lit by natural light.. [...]


Japanzine?s Links to Japan on the Web (Mar 18)
This year’s Japan on the Web list of links, formally known as Japanzine’s Best of the Web.. These links were chosen by James Hadfield at SeekJapan, also known as Japanzine; the monthly print mag is still called Japanzine.. Did ya get all that? Anyway, TokyoDV made the Best of the Web/Japan on the Web list for [...]


TDV Reports: Commuting to Work (Feb 24)
A friend back home was doing a report on ‘how people live in other parts of the world’. I thought maybe a video of my commute to and from work might represent ‘living in Japan’. Since I don’t own a car and use the trains exclusively for transportation, I thought it might be interesting for [...]


Happy Valentine?s Day! (Feb 2)
Valentine’s Day is unique in Japan; only women give gifts and chocolates. The men give white chocolate one month later; ‘White Day’ on March 14th.. Seems strange, but I guess it helps men avoid any social mistakes of what to give to whom. Although, I think it mainly has to do with chocolate companies creating another [...]