Apr 29, 2008

Art of Taro Okamoto

I had friend coming over from Nagoya and went shopping in Aoyama. Aoyama is a very nice area to walk around and do shopping.
While wandering around, I saw this interesting statue and had to find out what is is. It also reminded me of something familiar... I went closer and noticed what it was. It was the same artist of "Tower of the Sun" in Osaka Park; Taro Okamoto.
Very interesting figure, I enjoyed them.


Also, it was funny to see this cause I have been reading this manga (comic book) called "20th Centry Boys" recently, and this Tower of the Sun plays a big role in that story. This manga is very popular in Japan now, not my type of the manga, but sooo interesting that I cannot stop. Mystery and futuristic story. I cannot read alone at night because it's too scary ... I heard that it'll be a movie soon and maybe it'll come out in foriegn countries sometime. I know there's already an English translation book.

Anyway, the Golden Week Holiday has started in Japan! Just sharing with you some of my activities and update you more later.


2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am glad to hear that you have been enjoying you vacation during the golden week,,, no, the life in Tokyo.
I also like the arts of Taro Okamoto, because I can feel his energy through his arts.

☆Mayu☆  said...

takashi,
hey! thanks for your messgae. Long time I haven't heard from you. Seeing your blog, you look like you're enjoying and learning a lot in the US. When you come back to Japan, tell me all about it. Very curious what you have studied and how MBA is like.
Anyway, take care and visit my blog again:)