DJ - POCO (LEH Director, + tintin)

Poco began djing in 2002 and soon established as distinct sound which has been classified as downtempo/electronica. Having played lots of events in and around Tokyo, Poco has been greatly influenced by the work and inspiration of his friend Candle JUNE. He recently played at 9 11, a outdoor ceremony directed by Candle JUNE , integrating music and candle lights to create a magical atmosphere in the mountains of Asagiri Highland with a panoramic vies of Mt. Fuji. He has also recently played at the Joe Curren Art Show, where Tom Curren also appeared.

Poco established his own brand “LEH”, that crosses beyond the border of fashion. Being inspired by Tibetan culture, he works from creative design in the production of his label.

www.candlejune.jp

ekaki : ∀KIKO

Akiko is considered my many as a messenger who communicates the energy of nature through painting.

Surrounded by deep nature, her inspiration surfaces like water from a spring .

This essence flows through her painting and shapes form in her work.
She is absorbed in the process of surrendering herself to greater presence with joy when painting.

http://www.661.jp/nociw/

ELDNACS - Candle JUNE

Candle JUNE is a Candle Artist, who has traveled an exhibited around the world with hope to spread a message of global awareness and peace through his work. He started creating candles in 1994, and after years of work first held exhibitions at galleries and salons from 1997. He has produced spaces with candle art installations at fashion shows, outdoor events, live stages, and reception opening events. He started “Candle Odyssey” in Hiroshima in 2001, and in 2002 travelled through the United States exhibiting candles at Ground Zero in morning for the many whos live had been lost. In 2003, he had exhibitions in Okinawa, Aftanistan, Fuji Rock Festival, and Hiroshima.

In 2004 "Candle Odyssey "traveled around various places in Japan, and later made his way to Cambodia to exhibit his candles at Ankorwat also teaching young Camodian children how to make candles. 2005 brought "Candle Odyssey" to Hokkaido, Niigata (earth quake-damage zone), China and London.

His journey to light and exhibit candles continues. And June claims he will do so until the day he dies.

DJ - David

David (Hikari/Dakini Records) - Co-producer of music with Gio Makyo under the unit name of “Padmasana”. DJing since the early 90’s, his sets today are deep dubbed out soundscapes reflecting influences as diverse as Eno, the Jamaican dub pioneers, world music, and the early techno scene.

Yoga - David Swenson

Tattoo Artist - HAN

Han’s interest in Tattooing started when he was 24 years old. He studied Tattoo art under a Japanese teacher who just had returned from Brazil from a three year sabbatical at the time. He later traveled around the world where his exposure to diverse cultures through Tattoo re-affirmed his love for the beauty of traditional Japanese culture.

He supports creating tattoos that satisfy people who have desires to express themselves and changes their lives. He has experienced profound personal transformations over the years through integrating his knowledge of tattoo art in such a way that helps people to face their instinctive desires. He has gained great inspiration from being an artist, and continues challenging his own personal growth process.

http://www.han-tattoo.com/index.html

Clothing Exhibition - Hikari

Clothing inspired by music, travel, nature and free lifestyle. Drawing from a global network of independent artists with a shared vision, Hikari is a fusion of East and West reflecting spirit and harmony, creativity and freedom.

http://www.hikari.com

Yoga - Hikaru Brundtland

Visit teacher profile:
http://yogajaya.com/en/teachers/hikaru.html

DJ - JAYBEE

Jaybee DJing at 18 years of age. Not long after he was asked to play at the prestigious "Chinese Laundry" and "Globe" nightclubs in Sydney, Australia. From there he went on to hold a residency at "Slip Inn” located in The same building as Chinese Laundry quickly establishing himself as a reputable Tech House/ Deep House DJ.

In 1999, Jaybee relocated to Tokyo going on to play at some of Tokyo’s best night clubs. Jaybee met and worked with many producers and label owners leading him to connections and relationships which have strengthened his relationship within the electronic music world and also inspiring his interest in Japan culture.

DJ - John Connell

Carpoeira - Julio Cesar

Born in San Paulo, Brazil. JULIO CESAR first established the Capoeira group, “Yokohama Roda Brazil”, in 1996. First Introducing Capoeira at Kawasaki Club Citta’ , he sparked the Capoeira boom in Japan. He went on to study the Abada Capoeira tradition in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, and established “Abada Carpoeira Yokohama” in 2000.. He has participated in world Capoeira tournaments all over the world and also has performed at various events in Japan, including the Tokyo Designer’s Block, and Candle June’s “FANTASTICO,” “Exhibition”. He has also conducted various workshops in Japan and abroad.

Julio’s inspiration comes from the intense movement connected with mind body awareness, leading to trance like states induced from Carpoeira’s, powerful mix of traditional African musical dance roots and Asian martial arts.

http://www.661.jp/abada/

Yoga - Lucy Roberts

DJ - GIO

Since 1993, GIO has been a regular dj on Tokyo's club scene, appearing mostly in chill-out rooms, and appearing with the likes of Mixmaster Morris, The Orb's Alex Patterson, Ken Ishii, Haruomi Hosono, Tsuyoshi, Underworld, Solar Quest, and more. Starting as a regular dj at Maniac Love's "White Room" in 1994, he went on to a 2-year residency in Odyssey's ambient room from 1994 thru 1996, and gigs at Gold, Yellow, Nyabinghi, Ambient Web, Key Energy, Charlie's, Mela, Deep Green, Rainbow 2000@Mt. Fuji, Aurora Psychedelica, The Pyramid, and the ultimate chill-room, Harmony, in Koh Phan Ghan, Thailand. (Wrote in '98.)

Crystal - Mark

Mark's inspiration in the study of crystals came from traveling around the world. Mark believes crystals to be powerful moving minerals.

He believes that everyone’s daily activities are always confronted at cross roads of evolution and through the correct use of Crystals, consciousness raises up to a clear and sacred state. The “information” stored in crystals does not come from “outside”, it comes from “inside” as vision to each individual. Understanding life with clear insight connects Marks vision with the collective consciousness of all creation and expansion.

He continues spinning the “ Future Myth” on this beautiful Earth, utilizing Crystals to manifest his dreams and aspirations.

Bellydance - Mishaal

DJ/Yoga- Patrick Oancia

Clothing Exhibition/Fashion Show - Roial

Roial International was founded in Huntington Beach, California in 1997 by two young surfers who possessed independent creative spirits and who desired to offer newideas of fashion to the culture and lifestyle they had grown to love so much. The concept of their designs integrates “ Music, Culture, and Lifestyle.” They have collaborated with artists and stylists beyond the borders of fashion. Roial International seeks to bring out the creative and independent spirit of its customers, and to make them "feel better" about themselves through fashion expression.

Photographer - U-ske

Changing the shape of hotels.
When met with the task of refurbishing the original hotel structure, Claska questioned the notion of "living space." The myriad of ideas that sprung from thinking about this concept led to the birth of a hotel that has no equal. Its rooms are created by artists inspiring creativity of the people who stay at Claska. Claska stands not only for just a hotel but a space for the people to meet and explore the newest groundbreaking trends in art and culture, having beautiful gallery spaces to exhibit and host events. Claska has crossed over the borders of common hotels, and it is a creation of a hotel never been seen in Tokyo.

Access
10 minute walk from Gakugei Daigaku Station (Tokyu Toyoku Line)
5 minute taxi ride from Meguro Station (JR Yamanote Line)
1 minute walk from Shimizu bus stop (Take the bus going to Ookayama Shogako from JR Meguro Station's west exit)


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