An interesting turn of events that should test the diplomatic will of Japan and the application of domestic and international law. The LA TImes reports:
“A Japanese consulate official faces felony charges after San Mateo County …
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I received information about an indie film and video project, Dust, a sci-fi fantasy movie filmed in Shikoku, Japan that promises to take the viewer on a journey in a changing world, as described in the partial movie synopsis below:
“THE WORLD IS ALWAYS CHANGING!
Throughout history the role of Trackers was to study the shifts in the environment and teach people to live in harmony with the natural world as it changed. Regarded as spiritual guides, Trackers cultivated and protected the balance that existed between the land and its people.
But slowly, people’s views began to shift—and the balance was lost.
Emboldened by the advance of technology, humanity came to view nature as an element to be controlled and conquered. The rise of walled cities led many to flee the harsh environment of the countryside in search of an easier life.
Now, Tracker cultures have all but died out. While Trackers are still needed for trade and travel outside of city walls, they are tolerated as outcasts. City-dwellers have come to view them as a necessary evil.”
Via the 45 Shoot Out, here is something to cruise to, funk to, drink to, whatever… It’s First Serve, the brainchild of 2 & 4 (aka Chokolate & Khalid, producers/ DJ’s) in cooperation with NY …
Come out on April 17th and help us celebrate the life of CalvinYoung Blood.Even if you don’t know Calvin Young Blood, come out for the music!The event will feature music from one of the most …
Here is an older mix from OnMugen of some pretty sick Japanese hip hop. Follow OnMugen on Twitter via @onmugen and the OnMugen Chronicles blog at here.
J-HipHop & Space Funky Mix by Onmugen on Mixcloud
The Japan Times has reported that Osaka Evessa’s Lynn Washington has been released from custody and fully exonerated after being arrested and accused of drug smuggling. I’m glad that Washington beat the full court press, the California …
A very sad turn to what could have been a great story on a foreigner making good in Japan. The Japan Times reported, California native and “Osaka Evessa power forward Lynn Washington, the most famous …
The Stars & Stripes reports that an unemployed Japanese national teenager in the Takashiho district of Okinawa stabbed and killed a 17-year-old USFJ Army (Torii Station) dependent and Kadena High School student, Edward N. Allshouse, …
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