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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.


OHSO: The Vented Cap

Posted on May 29, 2006 Under Gadgetry

I found and shared the OHSO Tootbrush with my readers more than a year ago and it's been quite a popular item. Since it's release the company has gone through some amazing growth. In the past I've said the OHSO…

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Sneaker Shopping in Tokyo: Pistacchio

Posted on May 24, 2006 Under Travel

One of my favorite sneaker shops I found while hunting through Tokyo was Pistacchio. It's located in Daikanyama, on a small back street called Sarugaku-cho just across from the Onitsuka Tiger store. The shop was primarily full of obscure Nike…

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Guanghua Market: Taipei

Posted on May 24, 2006 Under Travel

We hustled around Guanghua Market and the surrounding streets for a few hours before our flight out of Taipei. Electronics were definitely less expensive, laptops, monitors, audio equipment, etc. We spent a lot of our time in shops looking at…

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Breathe Me: Music Video

Posted on May 23, 2006 Under Music

Anyone who watched the Six Feet Under finale can instantly remember the strongly-emotional and highly addictive song from the closing credits. Even months later the song Breathe Me, by Sia remains in constant rotation in my iTunes catalog. The music…

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Japan Picture Installement: Tsukiji

Posted on May 19, 2006 Under Travel

What an amazing experience, a picture is worth 1000 words. Tsukiji is the largest fish market in the world handling more than 2000 tons of more than 450 types of seafood. I was told today 1/6th of the world's fish…

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Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market

Posted on May 19, 2006 Under Travel

We all woke up today at 4:30AM to check out the legendary Tsukiji fish market. If you don't have a strong stomach, a sense of adventure, or an insane love for fresh sushi-- don't bother, you can sleep in. We…

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Adidas Roller Skates

Posted on May 18, 2006 Under Life, Travel

I received a lot of feedback and questions regarding the Adidas roller skates I mentioned I saw earlier this week in Daikanyama. I was a little bit off on the price, they're actually only 41,000 Yen or about $375. I…

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Adidas and Stitch: Daikanyama

Posted on May 17, 2006 Under Travel

I really enjoyed shopping in Daikanyama, it's a fairly quiet neighborhood set back from the flashing lights of neighboring Shibuya. Over the next few days I'll be highlighting a few of my favorite shops from this neighborhood. Although there are…

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Beams T-Shirt Shop: Daikanyama

Posted on May 17, 2006 Under Travel

I stopped by the Daikanyama Beams T shop, sort of the definitive must-stop place for any t-shirt junky. They're mission is simple: Bring art closer to everyday life. They're doing this by offering limited-edition artist t-shirts to mass markets around…

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Japan Picture Installment: Kyoto

Posted on May 16, 2006 Under Travel

A picture is worth a thousand words... More shrines, views and fresh seafood from a day trip to Kyoto after the jump! (more…)

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