preservation of geisha

(originally published Aprille 19, 2011.)



There are so few geisha left in the world, and so many who look towards the style, at least, if not the discipline behind the life.

What will happen when there are no more geisha? Will people continue what they believe are the practices in other countries? Will it fall into various spins on 'vintage fashion' and expire from global memory?

preservation of Osome

(originally published March 2, 2011.)



(originally seen on) natitud:

Azusa Tukamoto as Osome, Matsuo Kabuki

by Hiroshi Watanabe, 2003

^&^

Different cultures eroticize different things. Sometimes we get that, sometimes we don’t. I know I would feel especially vulnerable and shivery if the nape of my neck was exposed like this. Any casual touch, any single fingertip stroking down the back of my neck, and I’d just shake. This? Is practically pornographic to an understanding eye.

preservation of robots

Japan makes partially melted, disturbingly soft robots for companions. England makes disembodied heads that are nearly instantly ruled unacceptable for children under 18 to interact with as teaching devices. Belgium makes huggable, cloth-covered, Alf-like elephant bots as companions.

There’s a lesson here...