Break dancing in Japan

[Housetek]

didnt really know where to post this so, hope its okay here.

I've searched all over japan to find breakdancers, and with some help with international Bboy websites and stuff i found some nice locations.

Mizonochi is the place to be! tons of dancers of all styles and they have the sickest clothing. Sadly i didnt bring my camera last time i went but im going again this weekend.

But b4 then i was dancing in random spots in Harajuku and Roppongi.

There is also a place i need to check out in Shinjuku, i heard they dance in front of a big building with mirrors. But from what i hear its mainly popers.

There is a store call Topnation in Shibuya that sells bboy clothing and gear.

i picked up some elbow pads there and got to talk to the owner, Taro aka Dj Kogataro. he dj'ed for some realy famous break dance events in Tokyo and he showed me all of the events going on.

This year ill be going to Battle of the year Japan! * kinda like the preliminaries to get into the Real BOTY in Germany*

n e ways here are some clips of me dancing around Tokyo
First 2 are harajuku on random days, and the last one is at Jamaica Festival =)

YouTube - Windmills in Harajuku
YouTube - breakdancing in harajuku 2
YouTube - Breaking in Harajuku

[Sanchome]

Thanks for the info - interesting. I don't see too much breakdancing around Harajuku, but sometimes you see Rhythm Sneakers practicing out on Koen Dori on the weekends.



I've seen the break dancing contest they have each year on the stage out at the Yoyogi end of Koen Dori - is that Battle of the year Japan or some other event?

[Housetek]

Nah battle of the year is a much much bigger event.
all of Tokyos top crews come out for it.

its happening July 1st his year in club citta near Yokohama
near the Kawasaki JR

[Housetek]

i started when i was 13, with my cousin then when i was 16 i worked at clubs promoting parties. up until i was 18 and became a paid dancers for events.

from 18 to 20 i became a dance instructor at Pennstate University.

and im 21 now jus looking for new dances in japan to absorb some of the local style and moves. ill be 22 this July so just about 9 days now i've been dancing.

[CoolNard]

OMG, awesome! I breakdance too! It's good to know some of my interests lie in Japan as well All the more reason to go party there, yeah? ^^

[Housetek]

some events coming up in Tokyo

House battle and break battle at Morph Tokyo In Roppongi 6.15.07
http:/www.morph-tokyo.com 3k bucks entrance

Battle of the Year 2007 Japan Preliminary Contest @ Club citta
Yokahama 5 min from JR kawasaki 4k Yen at door

Solo Dance battles at Club Citta
7/30
7/31
8/8
8/9
8/22
all 3k at door

Dancer Delight all Japan street dance contest
6/17 Club citta

6/24 Sendai @ club Zepp

I have a bunch more flyer and events comming up but not sure where they are.

I can check out updates at Topnation when i go to Shibbs

and of course Mizonochi Station at the Very top floor every night 9pm to 12pm and some times 10pm to 5 am

so yup. the scene is pretty big once you know who to contact and where to go.

[Kanji_The_Wanderer]

Sweet Windmill you posted. I'd like to see longer videos.

[nbnelson]

Nice video ,wanna see more
Really, cool!!!

[fara7]

I've never seen Japanese Breakdancing, but i saw Korean Breakdancing it was really cool.

[RadedFosex]

Heh so cool! <3

~Angela