tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20176869604409848582024-03-14T00:44:51.197+09:00cometdebriscometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.comBlogger549125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017686960440984858.post-62222592439587296342012-05-30T01:21:00.001+09:002012-05-30T01:28:12.937+09:00Tokoji's Friend Dave<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Cometdebris is happy to announce the release of another <a href="http://www.cometdebris.com/store/Other%20Vinyl/E579DA/Tokoji%27s+Friend+Dave" style="text-decoration: none;">Dave</a>, by Sun-Min and David Horvath. Dave is cast in blue vinyl with metallic purple, black, and bright yellow eyes. Made in Japan by intheyellow. Hand painted by Koji Harmon at Cometdebris headquarters in Tokyo. $70. On sale Saturday, June 2nd at 7:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time. That's Sunday, June 3rd at 11:00 AM Japan Time.</span></div>cometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017686960440984858.post-78532500940793710922012-04-26T19:36:00.005+09:002012-04-27T02:06:31.330+09:00Morrissey at Zepp Tokyo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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April 24, 2012 at Zepp Tokyo in Odaiba.<br />
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Setlist:<br />
How Soon Is Now<br />
Irish Blood, English Heart<br />
You Have Killed Me<br />
Alma Matters<br />
Black Cloud<br />
One Day Goodbye Will Be Farewell<br />
I Know It's Over<br />
Scandinavia<br />
Meat Is Murder<br />
To Give Is The Reason I Live<br />
You're The One For Me, Fatty<br />
Let Me Kiss You<br />
Ouija Board<br />
I Will See You In Far Off Places<br />
Last Night I Dreamt That Somebody Loved Me<br />
Please, Please, Please Let Me Get What I Want<br />
When Last I Spoke To Carol<br />
Encore: Still Illcometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017686960440984858.post-15475281941773991522012-04-19T00:07:00.002+09:002012-04-19T00:08:27.189+09:00Tokoji At The Park<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsTPgMbbIJfZ38B__8GxnWT5iRNQnS3nPeIkfxL84GwoSDyyihjBzcfq3bBJDTo974F7184OYPoyShM3gvYZcrOPGH9Y4zSdVu3Eu-AtXLtNq7ZHSCltrSVnoSfq9hdmJDBVtYwvp48eQ/s1600/tumblr_m2oknrE9u21rpiwizo1_500.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsTPgMbbIJfZ38B__8GxnWT5iRNQnS3nPeIkfxL84GwoSDyyihjBzcfq3bBJDTo974F7184OYPoyShM3gvYZcrOPGH9Y4zSdVu3Eu-AtXLtNq7ZHSCltrSVnoSfq9hdmJDBVtYwvp48eQ/s400/tumblr_m2oknrE9u21rpiwizo1_500.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732757768824061410" /></a>cometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017686960440984858.post-26500454331497632392012-04-17T23:36:00.001+09:002012-04-17T23:38:07.040+09:00New Tokoji Seijin<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-O9pkw4zdZduzpqBFND_sMMPS0M3fPcKo3pgxyZO5hD_Je5PSn8hc9rEXTMonue2HmTT-6KvypjpQgIozBI-887tYmaVpJRzYxHEILGoPe1Vc83glO1vkN-XhVp_VS2Dh8W3OFpG0zw/s1600/R0024225.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT-O9pkw4zdZduzpqBFND_sMMPS0M3fPcKo3pgxyZO5hD_Je5PSn8hc9rEXTMonue2HmTT-6KvypjpQgIozBI-887tYmaVpJRzYxHEILGoPe1Vc83glO1vkN-XhVp_VS2Dh8W3OFpG0zw/s400/R0024225.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5732378748138206386" /></a>Red vinyl with metallic green and gold, a detailed two color shell, and bright yellow eyes. On sale April 21st at 8:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time (April 22nd at 12:00 PM Japan Time). Check it out in the <a href="http://www.cometdebris.com/store/Middle/E483A3/Tokoji+Seijin">online store</a>.cometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017686960440984858.post-87788379522803452312012-04-05T12:55:00.000+09:002012-04-05T13:35:36.538+09:00Skating Izu<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXeOHPdcPAYZfHFjFpgrzcrtIgDmWDDINHeASa0AxdTcnrfwYs9-uy3qkqeLtstsoQ4PNviUlj7h7iXiSljbLvjBDpEnS97Dc4cXVhs4AoXs8L1oA378ys8YgWCk8swHPXgb-U6WXUOE8/s1600/L1020041.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXeOHPdcPAYZfHFjFpgrzcrtIgDmWDDINHeASa0AxdTcnrfwYs9-uy3qkqeLtstsoQ4PNviUlj7h7iXiSljbLvjBDpEnS97Dc4cXVhs4AoXs8L1oA378ys8YgWCk8swHPXgb-U6WXUOE8/s400/L1020041.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727760454569465442" /></a>cometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017686960440984858.post-69038800957270842252012-03-23T17:53:00.002+09:002012-03-23T17:54:15.219+09:00???????<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0X-An_bCeOpiikEevhwMKVsvi3DPabY5yG9yahmvjlowpYi99xoVN17s4dMeMeyP_8Ds2uU-YdJgEnSq9A4q38qHLfooLtuvBsWPb2uu0QBgo-acOp3kTuDFNuOY_muKXYMg-U9143x8/s1600/564593_10150646634422182_148573632181_9550384_2128040694_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0X-An_bCeOpiikEevhwMKVsvi3DPabY5yG9yahmvjlowpYi99xoVN17s4dMeMeyP_8Ds2uU-YdJgEnSq9A4q38qHLfooLtuvBsWPb2uu0QBgo-acOp3kTuDFNuOY_muKXYMg-U9143x8/s400/564593_10150646634422182_148573632181_9550384_2128040694_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5723013049188277106" /></a>Details soon!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cometdebris.com">www.cometdebris.com</a>cometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017686960440984858.post-72399814605560080452012-02-15T21:33:00.000+09:002012-02-15T21:34:31.505+09:00Skate Bear<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0PEycPHhUu1Ya8-P420KxvuqzeNh3SLhWtRKmjEVrS64lE9qCf0nJlGbtiGeHS4a7xebDZXhQQSo5F2aObpdptV98sgwcmNc1cjKzPbpzDxA76URsZ6pgh4GrktMUddP0ynm3DLUqN_A/s1600/416818_10150611600248798_1825766123_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0PEycPHhUu1Ya8-P420KxvuqzeNh3SLhWtRKmjEVrS64lE9qCf0nJlGbtiGeHS4a7xebDZXhQQSo5F2aObpdptV98sgwcmNc1cjKzPbpzDxA76URsZ6pgh4GrktMUddP0ynm3DLUqN_A/s400/416818_10150611600248798_1825766123_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709339755612894946" /></a>cometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017686960440984858.post-2351004639591603042012-02-11T17:25:00.002+09:002012-02-11T17:27:11.605+09:00Cometdebris Garamaniacal Garamon<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVQd7UwdPsqWmIXCgutlXxC7D-UJQOH8gkiOrp48LpbJFUQdlKajAX2tpI-okukB7bxbHB0RHp3zbRrmca8A3uUMf11s86-4XF-zQiED-e5M2TQ9sS6M1Hl0b3IPoreWuNlAcuKxQcxNk/s1600/R0024173.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVQd7UwdPsqWmIXCgutlXxC7D-UJQOH8gkiOrp48LpbJFUQdlKajAX2tpI-okukB7bxbHB0RHp3zbRrmca8A3uUMf11s86-4XF-zQiED-e5M2TQ9sS6M1Hl0b3IPoreWuNlAcuKxQcxNk/s400/R0024173.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707791731365481010" /></a>cometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017686960440984858.post-42007735707734882722012-02-03T14:49:00.004+09:002012-02-03T14:53:00.751+09:00Garamaniacal<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSfMoKOy7_58hJkmQCylNLXZljb-rRKHBDVIKNoSm6lPHxv257qjAzmjqNHnuWpWURjWlkJ5ERNSzrQCSH19r3P5cgS4As89pP0Ds8YE473cdHLyO7UtVxnfcRR3szBFlZcKN9iUHYMC8/s1600/6509537333_f426440992_z.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 259px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSfMoKOy7_58hJkmQCylNLXZljb-rRKHBDVIKNoSm6lPHxv257qjAzmjqNHnuWpWURjWlkJ5ERNSzrQCSH19r3P5cgS4As89pP0Ds8YE473cdHLyO7UtVxnfcRR3szBFlZcKN9iUHYMC8/s400/6509537333_f426440992_z.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704782465351889938" /></a>FOE co-owner Jim Shea teams up with Michael Nordstrom of Garamania to curate Garamaniacal, an homage to the clunky, crusty, fish-lipped, oil-belching, high-rise-wrecking meteorite monster Garamon and his “recycled” alter ego, the friendly and excitable Pygmon. Garamaniacal will look at kaiju culture through the lens of these two iconic creatures, presenting information on the characters, the TV shows on which they first appeared, and the visionary artists who created them. As well, the gallery will be filled with an amazing assortment of contemporary art and toys inspired by Garamon and Pygmon. Cometdebris will have a custom Garamon figure in the show.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.shopfoe.com/">FOE STORE & GALLERY</a>cometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017686960440984858.post-55720210217817265872012-01-24T00:05:00.002+09:002012-01-24T00:07:15.524+09:00Tokyo Snow<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHyBoQhrFBfuJalc6Eh8hDsTOkgUjCnoZ545VYjpR0AbiyWCNau4wxPnZXM9MAlnrDW10kEQIbmeAAFD2frlSl7PRWq0GfpCbU52sUS3_XE27zy4-GSCS-d2ucqfnTxlcglZ5cJlu1w-A/s1600/400989_10150551087408798_621518797_8948648_1054106061_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHyBoQhrFBfuJalc6Eh8hDsTOkgUjCnoZ545VYjpR0AbiyWCNau4wxPnZXM9MAlnrDW10kEQIbmeAAFD2frlSl7PRWq0GfpCbU52sUS3_XE27zy4-GSCS-d2ucqfnTxlcglZ5cJlu1w-A/s400/400989_10150551087408798_621518797_8948648_1054106061_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700844178375736882" /></a>cometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017686960440984858.post-76362454613697285492012-01-18T01:58:00.000+09:002012-01-18T01:59:30.197+09:00911<iframe width="420" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/uYdtqe76N_Q?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>My part from Lisa Whitaker's "911" video, 1993-1994.cometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017686960440984858.post-61469318825334036732011-12-21T23:35:00.004+09:002011-12-28T14:15:18.384+09:00New Sametan! サメタン<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiJS8mE5qSecRps4SZ6htuyIEWOxAx89aHcDlRVCxpVnRhfn_BgKjSmnMSEJ5QReyXvtsrFyvrdjhIrxLcFeRY2r1cfiXLE30Pak9XuoddPLhw8x89DGCnqVpNxXd-aDGDgboAyNmgIWE/s1600/R0024141.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiJS8mE5qSecRps4SZ6htuyIEWOxAx89aHcDlRVCxpVnRhfn_BgKjSmnMSEJ5QReyXvtsrFyvrdjhIrxLcFeRY2r1cfiXLE30Pak9XuoddPLhw8x89DGCnqVpNxXd-aDGDgboAyNmgIWE/s400/R0024141.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688590493897325794" /></a>We're excited to announce the release of the first full color Sametan figure. This version features full color details and two different color vinyl parts (a grey vinyl body and blue vinyl jeans). Each figure is hand painted by Koji at Cometdebris Headquarters in Tokyo. A portion of Sametan's sales will benefit PangeaSeed and their efforts to bring awareness to the plight of sharks worldwide. Sametan is available now in the Cometdebris online store. $45 each. Figures will ship in January.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cometdebris.com">www.cometdebris.com</a>cometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017686960440984858.post-10180089636993067132011-12-19T19:43:00.001+09:002011-12-19T19:48:37.873+09:00Ryokan<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhECtifTmj7nj3LvKE0ey18RD6nQGmjmVLPnyrdV_mlKw1ScRVqwRib2qHt8ooUWbbByv37HCe3E0tm49dya0kvjWZvpsFXPqe0iQr_VaAHuTaMKwaudwNEqjozSGCcjj3XZB8kiO2Jf9I/s1600/L1010604.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhECtifTmj7nj3LvKE0ey18RD6nQGmjmVLPnyrdV_mlKw1ScRVqwRib2qHt8ooUWbbByv37HCe3E0tm49dya0kvjWZvpsFXPqe0iQr_VaAHuTaMKwaudwNEqjozSGCcjj3XZB8kiO2Jf9I/s400/L1010604.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687788885742372018" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAXOl7DoTNiS8D2I4_eK3yZA-AzRGpXuf_Erb5VvQwztcjRlG8-lX5cX8YZ-DMzxy00qUg5QPHU9Yk7N_hzDNzmNrK7KA92YI7uNcRhf5lJnNga84ChVtDAu4qHqJytKLdHt5t9XVr-xk/s1600/L1010608.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAXOl7DoTNiS8D2I4_eK3yZA-AzRGpXuf_Erb5VvQwztcjRlG8-lX5cX8YZ-DMzxy00qUg5QPHU9Yk7N_hzDNzmNrK7KA92YI7uNcRhf5lJnNga84ChVtDAu4qHqJytKLdHt5t9XVr-xk/s400/L1010608.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687788883840507522" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnZlkKQCNKEtLKphEtCL9k9BSzMaRpbMaMFd81juB8jble7UMBnxZbpdaAyUuDIMYiq0GsHoiCvP_WzqXwD7CVAwBPOT8vkVQHbHHv4j5ik-xEeY76kqqTq47KZm_0VDViK4iJSZBcKLQ/s1600/L1010635.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnZlkKQCNKEtLKphEtCL9k9BSzMaRpbMaMFd81juB8jble7UMBnxZbpdaAyUuDIMYiq0GsHoiCvP_WzqXwD7CVAwBPOT8vkVQHbHHv4j5ik-xEeY76kqqTq47KZm_0VDViK4iJSZBcKLQ/s400/L1010635.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687788863710178514" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT6zKb7ZWph8MHMInWxR8JCuPWC2tzdm3ZFjIVRC2rdhRW49ZfVORkJ-WsK-KYkoU4xjf0SICZCbXVuIwEzsZGCz5Wz4jL5q6OtDR4ogKHpjLGKPFcailkLgjy0UUxTIa-YwmoQ1gSPCU/s1600/L1010632.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT6zKb7ZWph8MHMInWxR8JCuPWC2tzdm3ZFjIVRC2rdhRW49ZfVORkJ-WsK-KYkoU4xjf0SICZCbXVuIwEzsZGCz5Wz4jL5q6OtDR4ogKHpjLGKPFcailkLgjy0UUxTIa-YwmoQ1gSPCU/s400/L1010632.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687788857411117522" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWLwI4qqXwOZ01PbZjsSASoFMyzSuS3dRSysObiksSyU6fCPsuvgVh97XiHQ9lTqbZ4Mo7I9tR_xTsN9BX2uQOYerCHESXfNjy-o5NBoZIo1N1qUP9zLbF55RUpJcrfu9M6C2-fmJrF2c/s1600/IMGP0602.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 309px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWLwI4qqXwOZ01PbZjsSASoFMyzSuS3dRSysObiksSyU6fCPsuvgVh97XiHQ9lTqbZ4Mo7I9tR_xTsN9BX2uQOYerCHESXfNjy-o5NBoZIo1N1qUP9zLbF55RUpJcrfu9M6C2-fmJrF2c/s400/IMGP0602.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5687788851231207010" /></a>I have never been a big fan of baths or onsen (hot springs), both of which are very popular in Japan. So I've always avoided staying at ryokans (Japanese style inns featuring hot spring baths and traditional Japanese meals). Decided to give one a try recently and actually enjoyed it. The one we stayed at included several hot spring baths, both public and private, and our meals were served in our room. We spent an entire day just taking baths, eating, and relaxing.cometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017686960440984858.post-16977451515239694912011-12-08T20:08:00.004+09:002011-12-08T20:18:54.714+09:00Morrissey<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwOJTQajni4_aIDA71wUmDR1IqWsfddHNimZlmk2ChdUP2o-zUkzukcVE6NNebZnm_WJIFBHgmtlUfLYF5T9yWcklKwt-7n2rw658B_9Zyj982LAN5emNncEggkeogpPtQofjUuzmg29U/s1600/morrissey.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwOJTQajni4_aIDA71wUmDR1IqWsfddHNimZlmk2ChdUP2o-zUkzukcVE6NNebZnm_WJIFBHgmtlUfLYF5T9yWcklKwt-7n2rw658B_9Zyj982LAN5emNncEggkeogpPtQofjUuzmg29U/s400/morrissey.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683714389300118018" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN2lt3bH3pVzxCaesH7vd8JsCmSddayx3tkSYQtxfi4HkWvFCQcUSH0WioWqvvutd2J5b4QoEB8dM8-BPgoL5fp29Aa_1Zu-tRwHGSThk5fIO5h7_zq4umQiMzp6JoSNVBcNx8QBYM7YQ/s1600/band.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN2lt3bH3pVzxCaesH7vd8JsCmSddayx3tkSYQtxfi4HkWvFCQcUSH0WioWqvvutd2J5b4QoEB8dM8-BPgoL5fp29Aa_1Zu-tRwHGSThk5fIO5h7_zq4umQiMzp6JoSNVBcNx8QBYM7YQ/s400/band.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683714384055521026" /></a>Morrissey at The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas. November 25, 2011. Good show, played a few old and new, and some classic Smiths songs.<br /><br />Setlist:<br />I Want The One I Can't Have<br />You Have Killed Me<br />You're The One For Me, Fatty<br />When I Last Spoke To Carol<br />Black Cloud<br />Maladjusted<br />Ouija Board<br />I'm Throwing My Arms Around Paris<br />Action Is My Middle Name<br />Meat Is Murder<br />Satellite Of Love<br />I Know It's Over<br />Scandinavia<br />All The Lazy Dykes<br />People Are The Same Everywhere<br />Speedway<br />Encore: Still Illcometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017686960440984858.post-44467286559904469292011-10-13T23:47:00.002+09:002011-10-14T00:01:22.013+09:00Izu Wild Kingdom: Before & After<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgusXK0miNYl6gTyALkWY26tNpKtfTGfUbV1SV_5I6ifZwhuA_ozqDeBmbeYbhKs-0S1Q1ION7ksz3h8VhVhag2Qu6YV2dawhVWK5uMg_MfVVkXg19dvTXzNwz7_NuLtj-Eka7sOj4zSQ/s1600/P3130111.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgusXK0miNYl6gTyALkWY26tNpKtfTGfUbV1SV_5I6ifZwhuA_ozqDeBmbeYbhKs-0S1Q1ION7ksz3h8VhVhag2Qu6YV2dawhVWK5uMg_MfVVkXg19dvTXzNwz7_NuLtj-Eka7sOj4zSQ/s400/P3130111.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662988962520379058" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-YeF54IXB46z1ACt09lZDsNQIg8KXVX9Y1VLX4W8Qzjmq36DXB7eLxBRtvgzqefim-FU_TAjv_PTghw9Cp1lASKJED8lu9lSPjT3AoCJgmE2yRMxgR2crX4Hs04bB1qmaU-NyGUuwS0I/s1600/L1010355.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-YeF54IXB46z1ACt09lZDsNQIg8KXVX9Y1VLX4W8Qzjmq36DXB7eLxBRtvgzqefim-FU_TAjv_PTghw9Cp1lASKJED8lu9lSPjT3AoCJgmE2yRMxgR2crX4Hs04bB1qmaU-NyGUuwS0I/s400/L1010355.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662988955188242722" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt2uSakYutbEsw5qFypZxLcCs_FFaC4cn1JJdqjtn3JPM8_dnU5l-wY-x1lvn6Himi6LAf2DrWtZBCnVdREzY7O3oirOZBgyjJCsXoNkSQJFna3Qsa4TA1yCkLUjC28GXiS19y1lz9XH4/s1600/P3130115.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt2uSakYutbEsw5qFypZxLcCs_FFaC4cn1JJdqjtn3JPM8_dnU5l-wY-x1lvn6Himi6LAf2DrWtZBCnVdREzY7O3oirOZBgyjJCsXoNkSQJFna3Qsa4TA1yCkLUjC28GXiS19y1lz9XH4/s400/P3130115.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662988948181606050" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZDX_elmhGsgKxPA-4XiA8_95wDwjIOw21P6crN3pOG0OnLhyJ3j2z9U2fOXx2EzMYAG9_G1mTQywtbvHZ2Ulul1FjKAAfMjD5aYc-bh7ZVoqZAeeBcl7ANUAumHPgM6FbTiLBXmfo3Kc/s1600/L1010347.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZDX_elmhGsgKxPA-4XiA8_95wDwjIOw21P6crN3pOG0OnLhyJ3j2z9U2fOXx2EzMYAG9_G1mTQywtbvHZ2Ulul1FjKAAfMjD5aYc-bh7ZVoqZAeeBcl7ANUAumHPgM6FbTiLBXmfo3Kc/s400/L1010347.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662988941360753618" /></a>What was once a roadside attraction featuring stuffed animals from all over the world is now a thrift store filled with junk. The building remains the same as well as some of the interior decorations (fake palm trees and blue painted sky background), but it now houses racks of used dishes, clothing, broken electronics, and stuff that looks like trash. Back in 2004, I was fortunate enough to visit Wild Kingdom just before it closed down for good. I remember us being the only people there, and half the animals were dried up and falling apart. I didn't think it would last long.cometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017686960440984858.post-72917025185208850122011-10-09T17:21:00.002+09:002011-10-09T17:25:16.105+09:00Tamari Park<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPt9htA69kx1uHsLehQgFJaO0s0UsZ2J-tZ61g4GY72h8f5O7_CtuRiU8lzwc80dCaPmF0yzOX0r3AF5_yyExxg00NfxDsaiBQG7eJMVP-JENsv7OtEph7ODadqAkOtpUY-zglkGr3688/s1600/R0024009.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPt9htA69kx1uHsLehQgFJaO0s0UsZ2J-tZ61g4GY72h8f5O7_CtuRiU8lzwc80dCaPmF0yzOX0r3AF5_yyExxg00NfxDsaiBQG7eJMVP-JENsv7OtEph7ODadqAkOtpUY-zglkGr3688/s400/R0024009.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661405508647683650" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ9PmIhxuIcTj1wrGl1JnC_LPGVP0zYyKuuQe-jk0-0sdBr-SY92BodRdI7BisGR3Cwrb-9vFGecPnHhC5p4cg9X6K7U4Wwecyfb4zkOz_W0jHRQSJTkwyiyXb4Ar2hnCvQDc75V9ImFM/s1600/DSCN4361.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ9PmIhxuIcTj1wrGl1JnC_LPGVP0zYyKuuQe-jk0-0sdBr-SY92BodRdI7BisGR3Cwrb-9vFGecPnHhC5p4cg9X6K7U4Wwecyfb4zkOz_W0jHRQSJTkwyiyXb4Ar2hnCvQDc75V9ImFM/s400/DSCN4361.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661405499475754450" /></a>Skating with Bwana and Naoya at Tamari Park.cometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017686960440984858.post-49044555517289693072011-10-06T22:02:00.003+09:002011-10-06T22:09:14.329+09:00Maboroshi Hakurankai<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ7huSEAtfEu_ogHpLTh5f6vBj3ZFY_vp9CT8lkHcAEicrVc3SStX1wF_hRm_TL_4AG6BxOX70nfm16xD-mg71CCx21SQ2b2_c7iWQuFyXZdUmw_IPtjejoznmT47wFtwygEIH76rihKA/s1600/L1010289.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ7huSEAtfEu_ogHpLTh5f6vBj3ZFY_vp9CT8lkHcAEicrVc3SStX1wF_hRm_TL_4AG6BxOX70nfm16xD-mg71CCx21SQ2b2_c7iWQuFyXZdUmw_IPtjejoznmT47wFtwygEIH76rihKA/s400/L1010289.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660364430651229890" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhUMVCCd7CUTsVafAMszEqsGU9Wgfk0Wz7BX3ZPtTVBoHzWtscm2RCMA-zZxrSQh3maAUrmJjdCD9dK5jRyOfGdFHbZhyavPAgOrmnjsOE5cdNpTHxYpA_cCQyTqyHzRIi3FhzSNqep6k/s1600/L1010291.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhUMVCCd7CUTsVafAMszEqsGU9Wgfk0Wz7BX3ZPtTVBoHzWtscm2RCMA-zZxrSQh3maAUrmJjdCD9dK5jRyOfGdFHbZhyavPAgOrmnjsOE5cdNpTHxYpA_cCQyTqyHzRIi3FhzSNqep6k/s400/L1010291.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660364425754426082" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB3m1kO_ad_b1OBRZVWkzH10h-d9OUUHQbz0QzrbDelwf9m4fO6fnqoziZU3nb7YXnMij5VywjKgVlgEdkKQkoJhLJL-Sz-ICcGNoyL8FrjMvEI6HA5xG0WZrPf9bn45cPh1WAK8OSAMs/s1600/L1010293.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB3m1kO_ad_b1OBRZVWkzH10h-d9OUUHQbz0QzrbDelwf9m4fO6fnqoziZU3nb7YXnMij5VywjKgVlgEdkKQkoJhLJL-Sz-ICcGNoyL8FrjMvEI6HA5xG0WZrPf9bn45cPh1WAK8OSAMs/s400/L1010293.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660364426250114018" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAETiw84A0YJq-UV9CmhxZNX73aqxGBhslQVIqXQFcGiDDVc_SBzLeiAtfBi-44uPO_qclmb2M_jGd5KZFwWICHAWNJwkcbOauo47wkaEJ13nWrHLAdbZc0aYBctqqtVqA0Si-Epjvbvk/s1600/L1010294.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAETiw84A0YJq-UV9CmhxZNX73aqxGBhslQVIqXQFcGiDDVc_SBzLeiAtfBi-44uPO_qclmb2M_jGd5KZFwWICHAWNJwkcbOauo47wkaEJ13nWrHLAdbZc0aYBctqqtVqA0Si-Epjvbvk/s400/L1010294.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660364415243018658" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk6iXhnU4-Lc91zEjKTXO76b0uxdMzQGxCu1kPhKyE_S0_wwNWq_Y_qbqhcw6_o9G7UorQFbnpIixMf0JFVGb4C1ASNsaIX3Y3jgrcS6zgo5lZUY0fhO754o29nqUgUQ1muQXYnUFWKlE/s1600/L1010296.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk6iXhnU4-Lc91zEjKTXO76b0uxdMzQGxCu1kPhKyE_S0_wwNWq_Y_qbqhcw6_o9G7UorQFbnpIixMf0JFVGb4C1ASNsaIX3Y3jgrcS6zgo5lZUY0fhO754o29nqUgUQ1muQXYnUFWKlE/s400/L1010296.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5660364414394863074" /></a>Some more pictures from Maboroshi Hakurankai. Here's a reproduction of a seventies toy store. There are some new toys in there as well, but it's a pretty good display considering the other exhibits consist of junk and trash (literally).cometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017686960440984858.post-65588319671750345672011-10-05T21:23:00.001+09:002011-10-05T21:28:02.332+09:00Maboroshi Hakurankai<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje3VDezu_BKTmvgrvRi9gHWIm1tALfuUjjU0VSgjLU9x8rok2hbfD-TqDEElCVBPfJqcnfbfaGHNuJIDiwOpSEntIchssa-KnqJbXPr4E1uqEjtJQ6KV4QXk2IxymT8K5-iC_q_Ld8wrQ/s1600/L1010306.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje3VDezu_BKTmvgrvRi9gHWIm1tALfuUjjU0VSgjLU9x8rok2hbfD-TqDEElCVBPfJqcnfbfaGHNuJIDiwOpSEntIchssa-KnqJbXPr4E1uqEjtJQ6KV4QXk2IxymT8K5-iC_q_Ld8wrQ/s400/L1010306.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659983287914462802" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfeQH98H3Ko8uxaRRhfyk7PVIOAN3ydRODPOU-BysmLoMRn-ITyGnoHRi4oXQqpJL_6wYNblu7dahGeH_R7MDcEBDP26sxt3Z95oFR220vPwAREZYhQZBBSL_MG8pxUAlKBv2TL3KfaUs/s1600/L1010303.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfeQH98H3Ko8uxaRRhfyk7PVIOAN3ydRODPOU-BysmLoMRn-ITyGnoHRi4oXQqpJL_6wYNblu7dahGeH_R7MDcEBDP26sxt3Z95oFR220vPwAREZYhQZBBSL_MG8pxUAlKBv2TL3KfaUs/s400/L1010303.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659983280823178962" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8-xnVLv4QXtZqNwsm3IInaX8yzJRkDdLF7zFue0LUjleZgD6GTeEZiCBG7ZnzPQ9-ymL1VGgOjtMyweTGR4T_3l_26OVli-cVFmdm0KFpNh8PMmWbd6Jk4Aq0XnEgKLbEyGtGt3R6dQw/s1600/L1010302.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8-xnVLv4QXtZqNwsm3IInaX8yzJRkDdLF7zFue0LUjleZgD6GTeEZiCBG7ZnzPQ9-ymL1VGgOjtMyweTGR4T_3l_26OVli-cVFmdm0KFpNh8PMmWbd6Jk4Aq0XnEgKLbEyGtGt3R6dQw/s400/L1010302.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659983275236095266" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXDulHDApVAwWseMJrmAyZ9borp5ObrBMvW8qTlazBQD66qhjlDDr0Oeg5shC270HyC8OqXr-RiQnKBNfLIP8KyhSdu0a_3MM_Crckpxhxy96allDpuL7pdNLMW1OdNbceGLnTN8B7_Ko/s1600/L1010301.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXDulHDApVAwWseMJrmAyZ9borp5ObrBMvW8qTlazBQD66qhjlDDr0Oeg5shC270HyC8OqXr-RiQnKBNfLIP8KyhSdu0a_3MM_Crckpxhxy96allDpuL7pdNLMW1OdNbceGLnTN8B7_Ko/s400/L1010301.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659983273740829410" /></a>Took another trip to Maboroshi Hakurankai in Izu. Here are some more pictures of the "Yasui Big Circus" taxidermy and mannequin pile-up.cometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017686960440984858.post-15072549218440129112011-09-20T20:09:00.004+09:002011-09-20T20:28:08.608+09:00SAMETAN: New figure by Cometdebris to benefit PangeaSeed<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrha4tl2uNH_b1U-OTRqClQc2dmoaWgaSitSp1xurFUW29ihNNe-1KgjipiwgV6qoVIkdHEt-y8AFZTg5Nw7XpZRRJxiIeB0xS0vrCumzWWcUfZfgzcdufP5LxZycE2VQvohSmBKZ8PDs/s1600/L1010263.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrha4tl2uNH_b1U-OTRqClQc2dmoaWgaSitSp1xurFUW29ihNNe-1KgjipiwgV6qoVIkdHEt-y8AFZTg5Nw7XpZRRJxiIeB0xS0vrCumzWWcUfZfgzcdufP5LxZycE2VQvohSmBKZ8PDs/s400/L1010263.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654402101525872354" /></a>We are very excited to announce the release of a brand new Cometdebris figure, Sametan (pronounced saw-meh-tahn). Sametan was designed by Koji Harmon, and sculpted by the talented Kiyoka Ikeda. Sametan stands about 11.5cm tall, and willl be made in Japan of high quality soft vinyl.<br /><br />With reconnected fins, shoes, jeans, and a fancy spade belt buckle, Sametan is here to help spread the word about the plight of sharks worldwide. Did you know sharks are being overfished in many parts of the world, and many shark populations have declined by as much as 90%? Our oceans are dying, and when they die, so do we.<br /><br />Every Sametan release will benefit PangeaSeed, a grassroots organization based in Tokyo, Japan dedicated to educating and raising international awareness on the plight of sharks and the destruction of their habitat. PangeaSeed is the first organization in Japan to raise public awareness regarding shark conservation and preservation. <br /><br />Sametan will debut in San Francisco at PangeaSeed’s inaugural transcontinental art exhibition, Sink or Swim, featuring original works from 30 internationally renowned artists. The debut release is cast in beautiful crystal clear blue vinyl, unpainted, and is limited to 25 pieces. For those unable to attend the event, we will also have a limited number available on the Cometdebris website. Price is $40.<br /><br />For up to date information on Cometdebris releases, visit <a href="http://www.cometdebris.com">www.cometdebris.com</a>, follow us on Twitter, or like us on Facebook.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cometdebris.com">www.cometdebris.com</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/cometdebris">twitter.com/cometdebris</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/cometdebris">www.facebook.com/cometdebris</a><br /><a href="http://www.pangeaseed.com">www.pangeaseed.com</a>cometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017686960440984858.post-51389502633169066732011-09-17T18:30:00.001+09:002011-09-17T18:32:10.938+09:00Fan Made Sametan Promo Video!<iframe width="480" height="270" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/F8FEq9obUGM?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe>cometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017686960440984858.post-60658978858514573442011-09-16T20:22:00.002+09:002011-09-16T20:26:39.410+09:00Sink or Swim San Francisco<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNzMjm5g3mkYJ3q8ISYmaLddbUiFHv88TReJjxQARy_zBhhl00YPvlqmrB9iBPJy1vQELqGxWDUtuOHxo3gkDBUa8FWQXL7EJQlgZel504xL4fv3-ZvBTvy1lONpVlrrE8pYCZw5rZ5YE/s1600/Front-Sink-Or-Swim-Flyer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 283px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNzMjm5g3mkYJ3q8ISYmaLddbUiFHv88TReJjxQARy_zBhhl00YPvlqmrB9iBPJy1vQELqGxWDUtuOHxo3gkDBUa8FWQXL7EJQlgZel504xL4fv3-ZvBTvy1lONpVlrrE8pYCZw5rZ5YE/s400/Front-Sink-Or-Swim-Flyer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652916671908696706" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB8OqYmK2nnyulYo0cPAKAPamHdqzFsR_BeoBIFYXvuL6inCpBkYy0EW4nviN99AfecnGB65eAKu7ZK49IJwBIKihLc95Qa917QmSlxGgUj7kUsvZrmGY24VaKjJiQHaU-vKfR6IsN4NU/s1600/Back-Sink-Or-Swim-Flyer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 272px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB8OqYmK2nnyulYo0cPAKAPamHdqzFsR_BeoBIFYXvuL6inCpBkYy0EW4nviN99AfecnGB65eAKu7ZK49IJwBIKihLc95Qa917QmSlxGgUj7kUsvZrmGY24VaKjJiQHaU-vKfR6IsN4NU/s400/Back-Sink-Or-Swim-Flyer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652916670101404930" /></a>In the spirit of ocean conservation the Japan-based non-profit organization, PangeaSeed, in collaboration with Spoke Art, is pleased to announce our inaugural transcontinental art exhibition, Sink or Swim, featuring original works from 30 internationally renowned artists such as Dave Kinsey, Josh Keyes, Dan May, Jim Phillips, Jeff Soto and many more. This gathering of widely acclaimed artists from around the globe will address one the biggest threats facing the health of world’s oceans today – the rapid and mass depletion of sharks.<br /><br />Did you know that scientists estimate global fish stocks will be in full collapse by 2048 if current consumption and destructive fishing practices continue? But what’s even more shocking is that the majority of the ocean’s shark species could be extinct within the next 10-20 years.<br /><br />With each minute that passes close to 200 sharks are killed, adding up to around 80 million deaths each year. A majority of these sharks are killed only for their fins to satisfy an unsustainable appetite for shark fin soup. In the cruel practice known as “finning,” the shark is hooked and brought aboard the boat where its fins are then cut off and the still alive but limbless animal is tossed back into the sea. With no instruments to move, the helpless shark sinks to the ocean floor and eventually drowns.<br /><br />Love them or fear them, sharks are essential if we are going to keep the oceans the sustainable resource that they should be. Older than the dinosaurs, for over 400 million years sharks have shaped and balanced the oceans. Since sharks are at the top of the food chain as an “apex predator” they play a vital role in ways average fish do not.<br /><br />In virtually every part of the ocean sharks keep fish populations healthy and in proper balance. Already in areas where sharks have been over- fished we are seeing a change for the worse. Many species of sharks are now endangered, imagine the consequences for the oceans, and the people who depend on them for survival, if such an important animal is eliminated forever.<br /><br />PangeaSeed is a Tokyo-based grassroots organization dedicated to educating and raising international awareness on the plight of sharks. Through volunteer activism and various mediums including art, music, film, and photography, PangeaSeed aims to create an open dialog with the global community to develop an understanding of the need to preserve and protect sharks and their habitat.<br /><br />Sink or Swim is not only a reference to the cruel practice of finning but also a reference to our relationship with the oceans as a whole. As human activity is causing sea levels to rise and coral reefs to die, we see fish stocks rapidly disappearing. The global population must change course if we want future generations to experience the sea as we have. We are living at a crucial time in terms of sustaining the oceans. We may sink and fail, or we may find a way to succeed and swim.<br /><br />In short, Sink or Swim is an SOS to the world that these issues facing the oceans need attention now more than ever. Following the success of Sink or Swim in Tokyo this past July, San Francisco is next in line to host this unique exhibition. Sink or Swim pays homage to the shark, this most important and beautiful of creatures, while critiquing their demise and offering hope for their future.<br /><br />Sink or Swim will run in San Francisco from 23 ~ 25 September 2011. In support of proposed bill (AB376) to ban shark fin in California State, Sink or Swim offers the community new perspectives on this widely misunderstood and demonized animal. Also, in addition to raising funds to keep sharks afloat both in Japan and around the world PangeaSeed will donate a percentage of the proceeds from Sink or Swim to organizations aiding animals affected by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan.<br /><br />Date: 23rd – 25th September, 2011<br />Reception Party: 23 September 2011<br />Location: San Francisco, California USA<br />Venue: Spoke Art Gallery<br />Times: Fri 6PM – 10PM, Sat and Sun 12PM – 7PMcometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017686960440984858.post-38570477270442110942011-08-24T23:13:00.001+09:002012-04-05T12:56:38.655+09:00Skating Izu<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGsNUSG-Ambax5lsAKZDaTj-UkveLZrV-NfLn-dEQE2aIjpw3XR3ntkzUhyphenhyphenV1_VEoilzIH3LhjhvGcEuCd9L7BH-iAX9J0fWvCSO8kRXfmPVo-hosmp83pJwW3R_Df8ci00gxH32kGAMM/s1600/R0023894.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGsNUSG-Ambax5lsAKZDaTj-UkveLZrV-NfLn-dEQE2aIjpw3XR3ntkzUhyphenhyphenV1_VEoilzIH3LhjhvGcEuCd9L7BH-iAX9J0fWvCSO8kRXfmPVo-hosmp83pJwW3R_Df8ci00gxH32kGAMM/s400/R0023894.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644425528854493490" /></a>cometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017686960440984858.post-46642563949019235472011-08-05T00:02:00.004+09:002011-08-05T00:21:15.283+09:00Dolphin Watching<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6vfMYX4ITGnNrf7nE9jFJLq_l2rNSg8xXZcbBRAJ1hCwhDeklP8OXzItEsb4cUsjL1_xPJHkqJ8NTu7R0QxUcRrjHPb3n5afWZybW1plIJTUJUfRY9LT9KXoo3QQuq6x2dizrCL4oFms/s1600/IMGP0506.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6vfMYX4ITGnNrf7nE9jFJLq_l2rNSg8xXZcbBRAJ1hCwhDeklP8OXzItEsb4cUsjL1_xPJHkqJ8NTu7R0QxUcRrjHPb3n5afWZybW1plIJTUJUfRY9LT9KXoo3QQuq6x2dizrCL4oFms/s400/IMGP0506.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637016987270802274" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiydueMUtPVCaF1OzJYJCEjxyIdy8ks5c-J-qAdMDmfMAnCXZRUsBVVjmLWMAU2fRNWkS_WAIDbVoLhFnrHgZTMSJ4s1NZY5s-sVOWe0FlGeESggEjVPZGHCV9UH_lrxhkDB63zRE0JSyg/s1600/IMGP0519.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiydueMUtPVCaF1OzJYJCEjxyIdy8ks5c-J-qAdMDmfMAnCXZRUsBVVjmLWMAU2fRNWkS_WAIDbVoLhFnrHgZTMSJ4s1NZY5s-sVOWe0FlGeESggEjVPZGHCV9UH_lrxhkDB63zRE0JSyg/s400/IMGP0519.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637016984122505234" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdsN1dugHeRaWdNcH3Ns7pCXEn7byTCZAPKDywt2FZ7Eh-3zo_62McIskh4XIUbo7BzpgULq-jt4Eg0gbfMiXQXHfUqQfavdJk0iSAJpdfjlLqeVqGno1NnJgxx_FASF0Kx4rPKInXOUk/s1600/IMGP0520.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdsN1dugHeRaWdNcH3Ns7pCXEn7byTCZAPKDywt2FZ7Eh-3zo_62McIskh4XIUbo7BzpgULq-jt4Eg0gbfMiXQXHfUqQfavdJk0iSAJpdfjlLqeVqGno1NnJgxx_FASF0Kx4rPKInXOUk/s400/IMGP0520.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637016978594943074" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3jPvHsmIwaziL5DAWicr-f_aLuMgQfotYz8mjlfePf9vQYNemRhwzIj7e1mS1EIdJniZoW_XZeMgdjAuhy2mSb44AFcoyTNV-1jbRMmQSb2dqJhzk7N4Xqc8SZiu5bg-4Jpo-LUjJlo/s1600/IMGP0534.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha3jPvHsmIwaziL5DAWicr-f_aLuMgQfotYz8mjlfePf9vQYNemRhwzIj7e1mS1EIdJniZoW_XZeMgdjAuhy2mSb44AFcoyTNV-1jbRMmQSb2dqJhzk7N4Xqc8SZiu5bg-4Jpo-LUjJlo/s400/IMGP0534.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637016974014378402" /></a>Ever since I heard the story of Izumi Ishii's change of heart (see previous post), I've been wanting to take his dolphin watching tour. Last week we decided to try it out. His tours run out of Futo Port in the Izu Peninsula. Futo is a pretty tiny place, a popular spot for diving lessons, and I believe they actually still hunt dolphin there. We boarded Ishii's small boat at noon for a two hour tour of the surrounding area. The weather was a bit cloudy and it rained a little, but the ocean was nice and smooth. Not a bad day for a cruise. Unfortunately, we were unable to locate any dolphins. I was not at all disappointed, just happy to be there supporting Mr. Ishii. The guy is a hero. We'll be back for another try soon. If you're ever in Izu, you should too.<br /><br /><a href="http://kohkaimaru.com/">Izumi Ishii's Website (In Japanese and English).</a>cometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017686960440984858.post-64102977723229299642011-08-04T23:46:00.008+09:002011-08-08T00:47:46.579+09:00Izumi Ishii's Inaugural Dolphin Watching Tour<iframe width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Y-oMOjlLwrk?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen=""></iframe> Former dolphin hunter now leads dolphin watching tours in Izu, Shizuoka Prefecture. For more information check out the link below.<br /><br /><a href="http://kohkaimaru.com/?home&l=2">Dolphin Whale Nature Watching Center</a>cometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2017686960440984858.post-87229437899732574662011-08-01T23:40:00.002+09:002011-08-02T00:11:35.301+09:00Ultraman vs. Hidora Exhibition<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-MexPEGYGFVEJdU0RatAtccuXUMRcul14he5ozfxyo9JXQntmyt38iFLML6TN4WZ-jUsoA8kqirN_YdreG-Ch9hG2dEyIH_jQIlTBfaMPLskWGGQPPl1lBzaYKIU9iG9CNx9R9WlBUrw/s1600/R0023834.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-MexPEGYGFVEJdU0RatAtccuXUMRcul14he5ozfxyo9JXQntmyt38iFLML6TN4WZ-jUsoA8kqirN_YdreG-Ch9hG2dEyIH_jQIlTBfaMPLskWGGQPPl1lBzaYKIU9iG9CNx9R9WlBUrw/s400/R0023834.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635898221063081202" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9qK1JNkWIP8TkgS69tvcU2PvriKE12gjmHgxIKzKW0K8tJmrjgvq-LDwqsUGF2RjtiZwR5HyK_hi_z0KzW0tCuoAwD_fDG4jqhfAvxd_o8KereU99-JVc8EXdV4gzU4YfhNNbDqyhe2I/s1600/R0023806.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9qK1JNkWIP8TkgS69tvcU2PvriKE12gjmHgxIKzKW0K8tJmrjgvq-LDwqsUGF2RjtiZwR5HyK_hi_z0KzW0tCuoAwD_fDG4jqhfAvxd_o8KereU99-JVc8EXdV4gzU4YfhNNbDqyhe2I/s400/R0023806.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635898218253245810" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1MHP7POSiSrEh-eWcKjIEhDaXv4m_NBk0HvZQJ7MsxVIlCoaeHmDGoeNZi7YOJ5jG6syzU5KfbnPjqmwU8wS2Po3lkmN1Ed1G9oYcXq05RXySB1gPXhy2hCLirfF2RxRoHMTfOZl8vKo/s1600/R0023808.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1MHP7POSiSrEh-eWcKjIEhDaXv4m_NBk0HvZQJ7MsxVIlCoaeHmDGoeNZi7YOJ5jG6syzU5KfbnPjqmwU8wS2Po3lkmN1Ed1G9oYcXq05RXySB1gPXhy2hCLirfF2RxRoHMTfOZl8vKo/s400/R0023808.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635898212774551218" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLLSQWy1ViiizlobiMq_0y69Agx7b6boT0c1_IKNctxhxhCIivC-m9z59hVwpqM2w37W0UyVSnVkLJTLlDqwrUUq1ofZbbIpOMj-gC51GeuyU57kyjFa5fypVJ6QgwrL-F8dK9HAL3DWs/s1600/R0023817.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLLSQWy1ViiizlobiMq_0y69Agx7b6boT0c1_IKNctxhxhCIivC-m9z59hVwpqM2w37W0UyVSnVkLJTLlDqwrUUq1ofZbbIpOMj-gC51GeuyU57kyjFa5fypVJ6QgwrL-F8dK9HAL3DWs/s400/R0023817.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635898208965581698" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi51zxY2rzFFh0JaWtknEEnyid_5ZapQ4z8aw9H5OIX5aF-HaFzEVZm3lRdhb0Hx4SBLESTggks9iMIkbDWxVgprYeIVKIq7_d6ySygJijdrP7ZCvrFCVQl24ij6_dihTi_qHUQASEHlRM/s1600/R0023822.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi51zxY2rzFFh0JaWtknEEnyid_5ZapQ4z8aw9H5OIX5aF-HaFzEVZm3lRdhb0Hx4SBLESTggks9iMIkbDWxVgprYeIVKIq7_d6ySygJijdrP7ZCvrFCVQl24ij6_dihTi_qHUQASEHlRM/s400/R0023822.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5635898204014696818" /></a>Izu's Shaboten Park was the location for the Ultraman episode "Terror On Route 87" which was filmed in the late 60s. The bird-like statue in the episode was actually an attraction at the park, and is still standing today. Shaboten Park features a live action "Ultra Heroes" show in the summer, and this year they set up a small Ultraman vs. Hidora (the monster in the episode) exhibition. The exhibition showcases Hidora (Hydra in the English version), and includes a small prop display and an Ultraman timeline. There's also a stage set up for photographs and exclusive Ultraman items available. Ultraman geeks might find this pretty interesting.cometdebrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09971562363503962212noreply@blogger.com0