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I went to PEDALMAFIA祭, a party of bicylce movie presented by PEDALMAFIA. In this matsuri (祭 / party), a lot of cool movie was played in 4 hours.

"Fumikiri" was the number one movie in this party. This movie is directed by Daisuke Hayakawa and Toshihiko Nakano. Featured japanese top fixed bike rider, Kai, Kyoichi Ozaki, and MKM of JAN crew.

I could say hello to Kai / Hakusyaku offline for the first time. Thanks, it was nice to talk to you, though you will forget me as you said :D

FAST FRIDAY is the documentary movie of seattle local fixed gear event started by Dustin Klein of Cadence clothing (also known as a rider of MASH). It was filmed in early 2007 and shown in Bicycle Film Festival 2007.

This DVD released after 1 year since its first show, so there is nothing new in riding and tricks though, you can feel the scene of street fixed gear culture in this movie.

Do you know Artlebedev, well known as the development company of Optimus Maximus keyboard. They make various funny geek stuff, like multiple power-plug, audio speaker, kool LCD clock, geek print apparels and trifle items.

I bought T-shirts Russian words and signs were printed on, and Pocket size DJ scratch pad.

"MULTITUDE" is a photo book of street bicycle movement, directed by GO from PEDALMAFIA. It contains lots of photo shots of messenger, fixed rider, and cyclists in full color pages.

This DVD is a film of new york alleycat race "MONSTER TRACK 8". Includes "Track Kaiju" featured Japanese messengers SINO and HAL, "Monster Track Race and Interview". SINO won 5th place in this race. (later, he got 1st prize in CMWC 2008)

This film has taste of art and underground feelings more than films like PEDAL. And also has quality music of DJ OBAH.

The legendary night club in Tokyo, "Space Lab Yellow" closed after 16 years since its open.

My friend Koichi Nakamura (filmmaker/DJ) finished the filming last scenes of Yellow and editng it for the documentary film "YELLOW" now.

Details will be announced on the official web site.

I miss this great music place in Tokyo as a DJ who played there.

I got Bootleg Sessions v.2 DVD today from Burd Phillips, film editor and a rider of Bootleg Sessions. The package included a Ride/Relax T-shirt.

And one more thing special for me, my track I devoted to the film was used in the credit part of main movie "The Sessions". You can see the name of "Mental Position" in the credit roll.

Thanks Burd !!

My friend "Koichi Nakamura" is now working on the film about NewYork dance music and DJs. The title is "HiSTORY The Living Legends of Dance Music".

This film featured well known house music DJs and producers like Timmy Regisford, Danny Krivit, Francois K, Daivd Mancuso, Joe Claussel, Kerri Chandler, Theo Parrish, and more artists.

I get the box set of David Lynch Film "Inland Empire" + his documentation film "Lynch 1".

I define this film as Remix of Twin Peaks, Mulholland Drive, Blue Velvet, plus new sample source rather than Intallation. If you like dark and mysterious world of David Lynch, you will be easily lost in this story.

And you can see Lynch's deep life, senses, and philosophy in the documentary "Lynch 1".

I went to Tokyo International Forum to see Moscow Musical Theatre Ballet's "Swan Lake".

It was first time to see Ballet. I was slightly sleepy, but stage, music, and performance are splendid.