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# #antelabel #kuriio In the movie Suburbicon, the lives of the people in the idyllic suburban community with afforable homes and manicured lawns is disturbed by the arrival of new neighbors who are perceived to hold different values because they don’t exactly resemble anyone in the predominantly white enclave. Suburban communities, after all, are the picture of conformity and compliance to home association covenants, conditions, and restrictions. I live in such a neighborhood and every year as the dandelions welcome spring, without fail, I receive a notice that I am not complying with those covenants and conditions and that I should do something about nature’s impudent plant life. Early in life, we are taught and expected to confirm and to comply with little rules and regulations that govern our daily lives. Most of us are docile enough to abide by these requirements in order to survive in society. But there are a few who like to stretch the rules and even break a few to disrupt the communities expectations. If you haven’t lived under a rock all these years and you’ve managed to pay attention long enough to most photography posts on social media, you probably won’t see much variation amidst the cliche photography uploaded on those platforms. If you don’t believe me, go ahead and open any of your social media apps like facebook and most especially instagram and you will notice the same look and feel. What am I talking about? For starters, how about pictures of feet hanging over mountains, pictures of solitary girl out in the fields or forest, esoteric places with a half-naked girl, pictures of cabins in the forest to name a few.
The post-processing is almost always the same with some popular presets and filters applied to the images. The goal of course is to get as many likes and followers. And if you put these pictures side by side, you wouldn’t be able to differentiate one photographer form the rest. That’s because people are trained to conform and it’s often easier to copy someone’s concept rather than come up with your own especially if the concept is well-liked and followed by millions of people. That my friends, is what suburbia looks and feels like. Japanese society is based on conformity. It is a society that values respect, discipline, compliance, and cooperation and as such it frowns on disruptive influences. Discipline requires being able to follow strict rules every single time and there is a benefit to being disciplined. Meanwhile, western society values individualism which often leads to disruptive behaviors. Creatives and artists are often disruptive people because they think and live differently. So...we interrupt our monthly programming to give you Antelabel & Kuriio -- two disruptive and creative forces who will introduce you to their posse and their upcoming project in April. Read on and learn more and support them by showing up for their show -- April 8, 2018. And as a bonus, we feature some travel photos from our trip to Tokyo, Japan. On the plane, I finally realized why they call it the Land Of The Rising Sun. You’ll have to experience it for yourself to understand why.
TOKYO, JAPAN street style
Senso-ji Buddhist temple along with Asakusa shrine, is the center piece of the Asakusa area.
The Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) is the outer of two large gates that lead to the Senso-ji temple. Souvenir shops line the way to the Asakusa Jinjo shrine.
Shibuya is a well-known major commercial and business center in Tokyo
The Tokyo Metro and Tokyo subway has 278 stations and 13 lines covering a total of 189 miles. 40 million daily rail passengers ride these trains to get around the city.
Torii Gate at the Meiji shrine. The Meiji shrine is dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his wife Empress Shoken. It is located in a forest that covers an area of 175 acres.
These sake barrels are dedicated every year to the enshrined dieties of Meiji Jingu shrine. Sake has traditionally been considered a connection between the gods and people of Japan.
Where can you find small stores carrying an array of styles? Venture out to Takeshita street, a pedestrian shopping street lined with independent shops that are very popular with Japan’s young teens.
Take your time strolling on the shoulder-to-shoulder pedestrian traffic on Takeshita street. Unlike other places, where people bump into you, the polite Japanese crowd navigate this sea of shoppers respecting each other’s private space.
If you love crepes and burlesque, this is the place to be... It actually reminds me of France.
Whether you’re shopping or just looking around, be prepared to have your senses treated to crowds and a variety of sounds, smells, and visual displays that you may not be familiar with.
The eastern side of Tokyo is lined with neon lights and modern skyscrapers. Tokyo station is the main intercity rail terminal and is near the Imperial Palace. It serves over 4000 trains per day.
Tokyo station is more than a station, it is a station city : there are tracks, platforms but also restaurants, shops, supermarket and a hotel at the same place.
Subway stations in Tokyo serve as shopping malls for the busy population.
FOOD ADVENTURES A trip to Tokyo wouldn’t be complete without indulging in authentic Japanese cuisine. Are you hungry yet?
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