Japan

From Andrew Garton's wiki

Notes, links, information for the visit to Tokyo, 2 - 9 August 2008.

Rationale

I'm participating in the iCommons iSummit in Sapporo, Osaka, from 29 Jul to 1 Aug. From 2 Aug I will travel to Tokyo, using the opportunity of being in Japan, to:

Seek distribution for Secession Records artist releases;
Distribution and soft launch of the new Son of Science CD;
Opportunities to host the innovative Border Song Machinima Installation (John Power and Andrew Garton);
Where possible, continue research for the APC Strategic Scoping Paper, Growing the Information Commons.

This visit also affords the chance to meet Tokyo based sound artists and musicians, listen to new works and bands and investigate possibilities of a Son of Science installation / performance in 2009.

It has also been suggested that I visit local NGOs and of course, APC member JCAFE.

Itinerary

Recommended venues:

Soup in Nakano (check with Paulie)
Test Tone (dates?)
Yoyogi Koen, Tokyo

Distribution options

In Tokyo I will be looking at what options are possible for Secession distribution.

Jane K recommends discussing with Ai Yamamoto (Melbourne, Shock Records)

Accommodation

CHEAPEST sublet apartment in Central Tokyo! (Ikebukuro)

JPY2500 / 1br
Available from 5 August. Have made enquiries. If available, could consider staying longer, perhaps to 16 at the latest.

A small room in Meguro, Tokyo for rent!! (Meguro, Tokyo)

JPY4000/night
Single futon, no furniture, but wireless internet available. Shared facilities.
Have made enquiries.

Tama Ryokan BOOKED OUT. Wait listed in case of cancellation.

Approx AUD $43/night

SAWANOYA RYOKAN BOOKED OUT

2-3-11,Yanaka,Taito-Ku,Tokyo, 110-0001 JAPAN
Approx AUD $50/night

Kimi Ryokan BOOKED OUT

36-8, 2chome, Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Approx AUD $45/night

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