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Featured: Enter Shikari

Enter Shikari are Rou, Rory, Rob and Chris. They're from St. Albans in the UK. They don't like crabs or squat toilets... but they do like Japan, and Japan really likes them!

Read Our Interview Here.

Featured: The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart

Kip, Peggy, Alex, Kurt and Christoph are The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart. We caught up with Kip for a quick chat before the band kick off their tour of Japan in Tokyo.

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Featured: The Boxer Rebellion

Determination, self-belief, real talent and bloody hard work is what sets them apart from most of the bands out there, and 2009 saw The Boxer Rebellion getting more of the credit they truly deserve. We Caught up with them at the Tokyo leg of their Japan Tour.

Read Our Interview Here.

Featured: Diplo Exclusive

Japan is getting all excited at the return of Diplo; DJ, producer, label owner and all round hero. Diplo took some time out of his packed schedule ahead of his trip to Japan to talk music, fashion and all things important!

Read Our Interview Here.

Featured: Twisted Wheel

Twisted Wheel are Jonny, Rick and Adam. 3 northern lads from lovely Oldham, in Greater Manchester. And they're just about to smash Tokyo!

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Featured: Little Comets

Little Comets are a 4-piece hailing from Newcastle, England. Tipped to be next big thing from the likes of BBC Radio 1’s Huw Stephens and Zane Lowe, and…well, us!

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Stussy x Lowe Alpine XXX Collection

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Stussy Get's Adventurous With Lowe Alpine.

Yet another joint project from the Stussy label, after just dropping their new 2010 Stussy x Fred Perry Deluxe Range they are now on track to release a collection of hiking related packs.

The 'XXX' collection is a joint venture with Lowe Alpine who started back out in the hippy-stick late 60's in Colorado - Now based in Italy they seem to have turned their attentions to a more 'fashionable' audience. The Flow Line Backpack ¥33,600 and Peak Runner Pack ¥12,600 come in black which we have heard is the new, er, black. Dropping into Stussy Chapters on Saturday March 13th.

 

Tokyoheads- Sumire Twee

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Meet Sumire Twee... DJ, store owner, leader of Twee Grrrls Club, and soon-to-be playlist selector for Modern Fuss!

Sumire will soon be a familiar face here on Modern Fuss, as she looks set to become our first guest playlist selector! She'll be recommending a collection of her favorite tracks every month.

Get to know Sumire...

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Head Porter Track And Field Bags

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All New Athletic Luggage Range From HP

Yoshida & Company are firmly established as one of Japan's finest [and most popular] luggage manufactures, it's nigh on impossible to take a walk down the street without spotting a HP tote hanging from the arm in front or squeeze yourself on to a rush hour train without butt-kissing a HP bum bag. 

Looks like they have the market sewn up now, Head Porter will be soon to be found on the track and in the gym thanks to this new nylon and cotton range of totes, waist bags and Boston bags along with a handful of pouches and cases designed for all sorts of case needy items. All available in a rather nice bold color range; Black, Grey, Navy and Orange. Prices here. Buy them from Head Porter Japan.

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Tokyoheads- Katsuya Yanagawa

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Katsuya Yanagawa is the front man of Japanese indie band, Caucus.

Caucus recently supported the Pains Of Being Pure At Heart on their Japanese tour, and they're only a week away from playing at SXSW in Texas.

Modern Fuss asked Katsuya the questions that matter! Meet Katsuya...

 

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Enter Shikari in Japan

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"We love coming here because your society is based fundamentally on respect"

Enter Shikari are Rou, Rory, Rob and Chris. They're from St. Albans in the UK. They don't like crabs or squat toilets... but they do like Japan, and Japan really likes them!

Modern Fuss hooked up with the guys midway through their latest Japan tour to find out whats been going on...

Take a peek!

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Danner Mt.Ridge Low Cristy Boot

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More Boots For Summer

This Danner low mountain boot looks set to become a season classic.

Short laced toe and a chunky sole make for a perfect Spring walk around the shrines of Kamakura, available in navy [above] or vibrant blue with brilliant white laces and a lovely bit of stitching around the welt. Tipping the scales at ¥28,000 from Gettry

 

Dunhill by Kim Jones

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More Cool Spring Wear From Kim Jones And Old School London Tailor Dunhill

Big Kim has teamed back up with the folks at Dunhill for another season of casual wear for Spring 2010.

These sweaters and t-shirts make up part of the new range - A running theme of pinstripes and half tone accents make these babies fit for summer days at the beach. Buy till your hearts content at Opening Ceremony. More pictures after the break.

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Lacoste x Beauty and Youth Polo Shirts

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Summer's Here And So Are These Limited Edition Lacoste Polo's For 2010

The weather over the past week and a bit has got us all hyped for the coming summer - Sun, sand and stripes are on our agenda.

Beauty & Youth is part of the United Arrows brand and dropping this March they have these slim fit Lacoste polo collaborations. Based on the new seasons 'Red' range expect them to be a slimmer fit than usual - Japanese sizes 2,3 & 4. Available on ZOZOtown and in B&Y stores soon.

 

New Era Spring & Summer 2010

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Top Out With A New Summer Hat 

New Era is well known for producing that tailored fit baseball cap, but they also make a wide selection of hats that will suit any style.

Need a new summer brow-cooler? Look no further than the New Era 2010 Spring/Summer collection. There are plenty of nice need head-wears on offer featuring a sleek natural straw Fedora, a cracking Resort Trilby and a punk-ish Porkpie. You can also get that 19th Century paperboy look with one of the Herringbone Flatcaps. 

 

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