July 27, 2010 at 10:10 pm · Filed under Actor, Japan, NHK
Hey folks,
If you’re into the history of Japan at all, then you most certainly watch the NHK yearly historical “Taiga” dramas. This year’s version is called “Ryoma den“, referring to Sakamoto Ryoma (坂本龍馬), a young samurai who is seen as being instrumental to bridging the gap between Japan and the outside world in many different ways. Ryoma is being portrayed by actor / musician Fukuyama Masaharu (福山 雅治)、whom I’ve heard once traveled a great distance by himself seeking out new horizons.
Although I’ve been playing the producer role for most of the past couple of years, I’m back to acting this time around, playing an Englishman, William J. Alt (ウィリアム・オールト), from episode 28 on, that helps the Satsuma clan battle the Tokugawa government. So far I’ve had the pleasure to work alongside Fukuyama san, Oizumi Yo (大泉洋), Kaname Jun (要潤), Sato Takeru (佐藤健), Aoi Yu (蒼井優), Kimiko Yo (余 貴美子) and Tim Wellard (ティム・ウェラード), playing Thomas Blake Glover (トーマス・ブレーク・グラバー), among others.
For those interested, here’s a quick bio of Mr. Alt, taken from the Nagasaki Foreign Settlement site:
WILLIAM J. ALT
William John Alt was born April 4, 1840 in Greenwich, England. At the age of twelve he entered the Merchant Service. Seven years later he joined the Customs Service in China, but left for Nagasaki later the same year after the port was opened to foreign trade. He registered with the British Consulate in Nagasaki January 6, 1860 as a general commission agent. Like his fellow young merchant-adventurer from Britain, Thomas Glover, William Alt made a considerable fortune in the first decade of the foreign settlement by trading tea, marine products, ships and weapons.
Jeffrey /ジェフリ
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July 14, 2010 at 5:21 pm · Filed under Random Thoughts
Hey Folks,
Summer is here in Japan and that can only mean that it’s time to prepare for a few sure things: the Tokyo heat, the beach and the outdoor music festivals. The more well known fests include the likes of Fuji Rock in the last week of July (30th, 31st, 1st), Summer Sonic on the first weekend of August (7th and 8th) and Metamorphorse in the first week of September (4th and 5th). For those of you out there looking for something fresh this upcoming holiday weekend, then there’s no place to look but AUDIO, a new festival in Tokyo by the Harumi Seaside Terminal near Kachidoki station. Being that you don’t have to venture too far to get there, it’s likely to be a fine choice for many people who enjoy music, friends and being outdoors in the summer (with an ocean breeze to boot!).
If you see me there, feel free to say hi!
Jeffrey / ジェフリー
7/17 (Sat-Sun): the huge AUDIO TOKYO ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL!
@ Harumi Seaside Terminal （晴海客船ターミナル）7/17 12:00pm - 7/18 05:00am
4 STAGES (1 OUTDOOR ARENA & 3 INDOOR ARENAS – including by WOMB!
AUDIO Tokyo (Advanced Ticket & VIP info below/前売りチケット&VIP情報がこの下に…& OOOOZE )
東京湾とレインボーブリッジを一望できる屋外ステージ、３つの巨大屋内アリーナ総勢50名にもおよぶ国内外の華やかなアーティストランナップ、全てにおいて圧巻！！この夏最大級5000人規模のmusic Fes & レイブ PARTYがいよいよ東京にて開催されます。
A seaside view outdoor stage in front of the Rainbow Bridge and 3 huge indoor arenas. Over 50 international artists will gather only for one day & night!! One of the biggest party/music festival of this summer will be held in Tokyo!!
DJ & LIVE ARTISTS on 4 STAGES: OUTDOOR & INDOOR ARENAS including a WOMB STAGE!:
DOC MARTIN & SUB LEVEL (Live)
OCTAVE ONE (Live)
DANIEL BELL
DJ KRUSH
SOUND PELLEGRINO THERMAL TEAM
TAKKYU ISHINO
KEN ISHII
ANTI POP (Telepopmusik)
RESET ROBOT (Live)
DJ 3000
XAVIER MOREL
SPEK (Live)
DEXPISTOLS
FORCE OF NATURE (KZA & DJ KENT)
RAHA (Ooooze)
& MORE….!. (full lineup HERE)
AUDIO PROMO VIDEO Link
***ALSO: FASHION SHOW: [TOKYO FASHION FUSE] (4th FLOOR: MADE IN GLITCH LOFT)
—Featuring 2010 collections from TRUE RELIGION, Sinequanone, NO NAME—
With top models: ‘Hiroko Mima, Mitsuyo Uesaka, Ayaka Hanawa + more’
***DANCERS:
[4REAL] MIYUKI, YUI, MIDORI
MIO & MAKOTO
POLE-DANCING PERFORMANCES
***VISUALS:
by OKON, VJ YOU, URUSHI
THE NUMBER ONE ELECTRONIC MUSIC FESTIVAL OF THE SUMMER!
TICKETS
AUDIO RGの5800円早割ディスカウントがあります！登録はこちらのiFLYERリンクからお願いします
AUDIO Advanced Real Grooves 5,800yen DISCOUNT registration at this iFLYER link
**VIP AREA TICKET INFO BELOW***
デトロイト - マイアミ - バルセロナ - ベルリン世界のクラブミュージック発信都市が一堂に集結し、Tokyo Electronic Music Festivalが開催される。
2010年 7月17日、ウォーターフロント晴海客船ターミナルにて開催されるAUDIO | Tokyo Electronic Music Festival。Octave One（Live)、ダニエルベル、Doc Martin & Sub Level (Live), DJ Krush, Sound Pellegrino Thermal Team, Xavier Morel, Reset Robot（Live), Anti Pop (Telepopmusik), DJ 3000 (Underground Resistance), Spek, Dexpistols 多くのアーティストが出演する。
iFlyer Aquarium、Made In Glitch Loft、WOMB Annexからなる3つの屋内アリーナ、そして東京湾を一望できる開放的な屋外ステージでは、世界最高峰のサウンドシステムFunktion Oneを搭載し、スタイリッシュなステージデザインの中、世界に名を馳せる著名アーティストと日本トップレベルのアーティスト達によるパフォーマンスが大規模に奏でられる。
最新情報は私のtwitterを検索してね
公式サイトがアップされました！イベント情報、チケット購入についてはこちらをご覧ください.
Detroit - Miami - Barcelona - Berlin. Now, the Tokyo Electronic Music Festival presents the worlds biggest metropolis with a major inner city fusion of DJs & Live Acts.
July 17th for Audio | Tokyo Electronic Music Festival. Top international artists including Octave One (Live), Daniel Bell, Doc Martin & Sub Level (Live), DJ Krush, Sound Pellegrino Thermal Team, Xavier Morel, Reset Robot (Live), Anti Pop (Telepopmusik), DJ 3000 (Underground Resistance), Spek, Dexpistols & more will converge on the waterfront Harumi Seaside Terminal.
With three indoor arenas - The iFlyer Aquarium, Made In Glitch Loft, WOMB Annex - & an outdoor stage overlooking Tokyo Harbor be prepared to experience the best in underground live acts, renowned international artists & Japan’s finest talent all powered with the world’s best Funktion One Sound System and state of the art stage design.
And for all the latest Festival updates, please go to the festival HP or check out our Twitter feed.
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-VIP AREA-
限定のVIPエリアは2名様で25000円ボトルがご用意してあります。外のOceanViewSeatやインドアのラグジュアリーラウンジがございます。ご希望の方はinfo@elcoccix.net までご連絡ください。
25000Yen for 2 people with a bottle set up. Ocean View Rserved Seats and indoor luxury VIP lounge both limited but available. For reservation please send an email to info@elcoccix.net
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OFFICIAL TICKET INFO & OUTLETS:
2010.07.17 (土) 12:00〜翌日05:00
@晴海客船ターミナル全館
(東京都中央区晴海5-7-1)
- 前売 券 5800円 （税込み・1ドリンク500円別）(05/15〜07/16)
- 当日券 7000円
* リストバンド交換時間：当日朝11時〜
2010.07.17 (Sat) 12:00 〜 (Sun) 05:00
@ Harumi Seaside Terminal
(5-7-1 Harumi Chuo-ku Tokyo)
- Pre-Sale 5800yen (05/15〜07/16)
- On-The-Day 7000yen
クラブミュージックオンラインショップ
Club Music Online Shop
渋谷クラブミュージックショップ
Shibuya Club Music Shop
新宿クラブミュージックショップ
Shinjuku Club Music Shop
お茶の水クラブミュージックショップ
Ochanomizu Club Music Shop
池袋店
Ikebukuro Shop
下北沢店
Shimokitazawa Shop
町田店
Machida Shop
And, for Manhattan Records
Manhattan Records Online
マンハッタンレコード
Manhattan Records Shibuya
マンハッタンレコード渋谷店
SEE Y’ALL THERE FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY AND NIGHT OF MUSIC!
Only 3 days to go and the weather forecast is SUNNY! いよいよ、あと三日間！天気予報が[晴]！
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