The Takashima Housing Project is supposed to be Otomo-sans Inspiration for his piece domu. When it was built, many people would go up there to commit suicide.

"Takashimadaira Complex

The early 1960s saw a surge in the number of projected housing sites in ltabashi. At that time, the area was comprised chiefly of open fields that were reserved for housing. From the beginning the complex has attracted much public attention, as Tokyo's largest such project. Many public facilities were built in the area so that a favorable living environment could be created."

(From: Urban Structures and Disaster Prevention Center)

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One of the starting points for my research will continue and be based on AEMKEIs findings on Otomo Katsuhiros famous "AKIRA" graphic novel.

AEMKEI made the animation short "karura" during the japan project.

by aemkei and volt done for the International Symposium on Electonic Arts in Nagoya/Japan | Videoclip Duration: 2:22

"Building up the greater empire out of destruction. Restore out of noise. Karura is the japanese equivalent to the legendary Phoenix. A bird who consumed itself in fire and returned to life from ashes. In the japanese mythology the appearance of this fire bird symbolizes the beginning of a new era."

www.mizubitchy.com (30MB Quicktime)

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