Blog - Weekly revue: 2016 week #36 (September 3 to 9)

Weekly revue: 2016 week #36 (September 3 to 9)

Outing: I went to Gōtokuji, a temple famous for its many manekineko figures. I didn't think there were so many though! :)

Food: - Beef, sanma (Pacific saury) and eggplant curries at Tapir, Shin-Ōkubo
- Hamburger steak with tomato sauce at Gastro Pub Augustus, Shibuya. Very good and friendly restaurant that opened recently near Shibuya station, taking inspiration from Australia where the chef has worked. The lunch set comes with salad, soup, mini-dessert and drink for just ¥1000.
- Great iced café latte (with demonstration!) at Glaubell Coffee, Daita
- Evening desserts at Neue, Shimokitazawa

Music event: I went to Maika Loubté's release party for new album "Le Zip", at Shibuya O-Nest! At events organized by Maika I'm always impressed at the good bands she picks to share the stage. The event had a busy schedule, using both the main stage and the lounge area. As a band was finishing their set the next was already starting to play, so no time wasted! The other bands playing were: jan and naomi, Yüksen Buyers House, DYGL and Sapphire Slows.

Maika's stage was especially wonderful, backed by Mother Tereco, and with Maika playing live synths a lot as usual! She played many new songs from the new album, and also others such as "Open Me", and 80kidz' "J.M.F" she guested on. The new album is excellent, so be sure to check it out. It should be on iTunes in your country too!

Music release news: Hoshino Michiru, lyrical school, TRI4TH

Playlist: Wack Wack Rhythm Band, Tucker & Emerson Kitamura, The Scooters, Yamashita Tatsuro, dip in the pool, Mark Robinson, Nomiya Maki, Sawada Shungo / Maruoka Takeru All Stars / Pizzicato Five