About the author

Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor. Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends that I care about.


Stussy x Honda Zoomer

Posted on July 6, 2006 Under Design

Anyone who knows me knows the Honda Zoomer is likely the only scooter I'd ever ride. I covered the oki-ni edition back in February of '05, 15 units were made in Plasma yellow, black and a classic camo green. The…

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Sneakerplay Interview

Posted on July 6, 2006 Under Press

On sneakerplay.com, men outnumber women by eight to one, creating an online fratmosphere thick with testosterone, egos and shoe rubber. Like sneaker peacocks, members from around the world flaunt their footwear in photo galleries and boast an inventory of friends…

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Java Picture Installment

Posted on July 5, 2006 Under Travel

I've had a few requests for more photos from the earthquake-torn region of Indonesia where my father and little brother are currently working. My little brother shot all of the following photos of children, destruction and rebuilding (see them after…

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Royal Jelly Ontour: Berlin

Posted on July 5, 2006 Under Fashion

My pals at On Tour will be showing their new Summer 07 collection at Bread and Butter Berlin. If you have a chance to make it to B&B July 14th, 15th and 16th, go see these guys, they're a lot…

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Browse iTunes By Album Cover: Coverflow

Posted on July 4, 2006 Under Music

I don't miss much about owning CD's, I'm pretty glad to move away from broken jewel cases and scratched CD's-- except I miss one thing: The cover artwork. iTunes, iPods and the like have pretty much taken over my music…

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Poissonmobile Chaise Lounge

Posted on July 3, 2006 Under Design

Designer Sascha Akkerman created a pretty ingenious fold-up and roll away lounge chair for summer relaxtion. The Poissonmobile works as a mat or a chaise style lounge. Akkerman was inspired by the little bamboo sushi mats seen throughout Japanese restaurants…

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Update From Java

Posted on July 1, 2006 Under Life

After a grueling 34 hours of travel, my father and younger brother finally arrived in Java just miles away from the epicenter of an earthquake which caused utterly-massive devastation. The needs there are far greater than anyone in their group…

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I.V. Plant Pot

Posted on June 30, 2006 Under Design

A little bit bizarre but still quite unique, the I.V. Plant Pot by Vitamin Living is a self-watering pot with a medical I.V. drip feed. This allows the plant to be nourished with food and water as it's needed. The…

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Think Outside The Box

Posted on June 30, 2006 Under Design

Our friends over at Hypebeast point to a unique project from IHAVEPOP in collaboration with Solebox. Shoe boxes sure do make excellent material to create sneaker art. Really great work, check them out. Often things are just the way they…

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Flavorpill’s Activate

Posted on June 29, 2006 Under Life

Congratulations to Flavorpill for launching their 10th email publication to date. Sick of scanning CNN.com for world news? I know I am! The latest newsletter Activate is a weekly filter of 'what's going on around the world'-- distilling the most…

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