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● Performing at a church in Italy.
Taguchi Maki: Can you tell me about your recent work overseas?
CAY: Lately we’ve been focusing on Italy, having been over there twice in the past six months. We took part in Italy’s “Lucca Comics & Games”* event, performing at one of the local churches. The place was amazing!
(*A Japanese pop culture event. In 2011, participants to the event exceeded 150,000.)
● In Italy.
Taguchi Maki: What was the reaction from the local people?
CAY: The response we got was a positive one. Some of the artists over there commented, “What you’re doing is really artistic and interesting,” and they were even eager to collaborate with us at some point in the future. This year we’ve expanded our international networks and we’ve reached that position where we can work together and create something completely new. We’re at the stage now where we just have to give form to that “something.”
CAY: The response we got was a positive one. Some of the artists over there commented, “What you’re doing is really artistic and interesting,” and they were even eager to collaborate with us at some point in the future. This year we’ve expanded our international networks and we’ve reached that position where we can work together and create something completely new. We’re at the stage now where we just have to give form to that “something.”
● Judging a cosplay event in Italy.
Taguchi Maki: Is there anything you’ve noticed differently after working overseas?
CAY: We first began activities here in Japan, but then one to two years after beginning activities overseas, one rather significant problem has come to our attention. That being, Japanese pop culture is being communicated overseas at surface value only – there’s no substance behind it. Girls in Japan express their thoughts and values through fashion.
CAY: We first began activities here in Japan, but then one to two years after beginning activities overseas, one rather significant problem has come to our attention. That being, Japanese pop culture is being communicated overseas at surface value only – there’s no substance behind it. Girls in Japan express their thoughts and values through fashion.
But the only thing being translated overseas is what’s visible on the exterior of Japanese culture. After seeing the situation for myself I realized how out of tune this interpretation is with how Japanese girls really feel on the inside.
Taguchi Maki: That really is a problem. What are your thoughts on the matter?
CAY: The gothic world that we portray in our performances, for example, isn’t just kawaii, it also has an underground edge and reflects elements of a very reclusive and withdrawn mentality. However, these elements fall in sync with aspects of Japanese culture and I believe this is how ‘gosrori’ (gothic lolita) came to form a part of Japanese pop culture. So I really hope that these internal aspects that we incorporate into our performances are conveyed to our audiences as well.
Taguchi Maki: What’s your schedule like from here on?
CAY: We have another brand new challenge lined up for autumn this year. We’ve got a new anime based show in the works and we’re planning on taking it to France, Germany and England. We’ll also be performing again in Italy at the “Lucca Comics & Games.” The great thing about the Lucca event is that they really want to incorporate art and such aspects of Japanese culture. So it’s a really easy place for us to perform. For our performances in Japan next year we want to do Japanese mythology. We’re thinking of doing “Kojiki” (the oldest existing record of Japanese history). We’ll give it a modern day makeover and create the “Tokyo Dolores” version of Japanese mythology.
CAY: The gothic world that we portray in our performances, for example, isn’t just kawaii, it also has an underground edge and reflects elements of a very reclusive and withdrawn mentality. However, these elements fall in sync with aspects of Japanese culture and I believe this is how ‘gosrori’ (gothic lolita) came to form a part of Japanese pop culture. So I really hope that these internal aspects that we incorporate into our performances are conveyed to our audiences as well.
Taguchi Maki: What’s your schedule like from here on?
CAY: We have another brand new challenge lined up for autumn this year. We’ve got a new anime based show in the works and we’re planning on taking it to France, Germany and England. We’ll also be performing again in Italy at the “Lucca Comics & Games.” The great thing about the Lucca event is that they really want to incorporate art and such aspects of Japanese culture. So it’s a really easy place for us to perform. For our performances in Japan next year we want to do Japanese mythology. We’re thinking of doing “Kojiki” (the oldest existing record of Japanese history). We’ll give it a modern day makeover and create the “Tokyo Dolores” version of Japanese mythology.
Tokyo Dolores: Profile
[Tokyo Dolores]
Founded by dancer and performer, Izumi CAY, “Tokyo Dolores” is a performing art project that combines acrobatic dance with unique fashions, visuals and various aspects of Japanese pop culture. Following the success of their performance in NY in 2010, Tokyo Dolores received further acclaim for their luxurious performance in Italy in 2011 and are planning to expand their international activities in 2012, already planning shows in Italy, France, America and Shanghai. They’re fast making a name for themselves at home and overseas, so be sure to watch this space.
Special Thanks to café and bar, “Dennou Kissa/Dennou Sakaba Maidreamin” in Shibuya.
They brought us the “Dennou Block Light” and the sound-producing trampoline and now the super digital group, “TEAMLAB,” have lent their creative abilities to assist in the creation of this latest and much talked about Shibuya café. Now even Shibuya has its own famous maid café! Next time you’re in Shibuya check it out for yourself!
Tokyo Dolores’ next project will be a game-inspired visual spectacular. A big thank you to “Maidreamin Shibuya” for allowing us to shoot on their premises.
Tokyo Dolores’ next project will be a game-inspired visual spectacular. A big thank you to “Maidreamin Shibuya” for allowing us to shoot on their premises.
● Himawari-chan, was one of the maids on staff during the shoot. Her smile is hyper kawaii!!
● Maidreamin Shibuya. The interior.
Dennou Kissa☆Dennou Sakaba Maidreamin, Shibuya
Located right in the middle of Udagawa-cho in Shibuya is the next generation in maid café, brought to you by super digital group, “TEAMLAB.”
Relax in the café ambience during the day and then watch as the place comes alive at night, with all-you-can-drink deals and a whole new maid café experience. We also do surprise birthday performances and cater to private functions, so if it’s an insanely good time you’re after, make it “Dennou Kissa☆Dennou Sakaba Maidreamin, Shibuya”! The maids and kitchen staff are all waiting to serve you.
Currently 11 branches in development nation-wide! Maid Café “Maidreamin”
■official HP http://maidreamin.com/
■official Facebook http://www.facebook.com/maidcafe.maidreamin
■official twitter @maidreamin
Relax in the café ambience during the day and then watch as the place comes alive at night, with all-you-can-drink deals and a whole new maid café experience. We also do surprise birthday performances and cater to private functions, so if it’s an insanely good time you’re after, make it “Dennou Kissa☆Dennou Sakaba Maidreamin, Shibuya”! The maids and kitchen staff are all waiting to serve you.
Currently 11 branches in development nation-wide! Maid Café “Maidreamin”
■official HP http://maidreamin.com/
■official Facebook http://www.facebook.com/maidcafe.maidreamin
■official twitter @maidreamin
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