Shin-Osaka

We left for Shin-Osaka after 2 days in Tokyo. The train tickets were really pricy, but we had a good time. Played at a basement show, something which we have grown to love. We stayed pretty close to the show venue, which was refreshing after 2 days of battling the Tokyo subway system. Closing the gig was Knelt. They were nothing short of amazing and it's safe to say that it was definitely one of the highlights of our trip. The Cyberne guys were awesome hosts, brought us to, at least for me, my first proper Japanese meal. We had a blast laughing and hanging out.
Thank you Takuya-san and thank you Kenji-San for lending me your bicycle.
Thank you Sanoo-san for letting us play.
Thank you Knelt for the music and company.

Arigatou Shin-Osaka.

*Top pic: The venue
*2nd & 3rd from top: Knelt
*6th from top: Sanoo-san's practice session
*Last 2 pics: On the way back to Tokyo

最近どうですか？

Got back from Japan a couple of days ago, playing a couple of shows with I Am David Sparkle. Initially it was surreal to be back. Just the night before we were walking in the rain, in Harajuku, and soon after I was walking in my neighborhood of Ang Mo Kio. Was in Tokyo for the most parts, but was blown away in Shin-Osaka by the hospitality of the folks from Cyberne and the relentless heaviness of Knelt. Would post the pictures taken in Shin-Osaka soon, but for now, here are some of the earlier shots taken in Japan.
*First photo at the top was taken in one of the smoking rooms in the airport at Hong Kong.