Just back from a trip to Tokyo and I had the opportunity to check out the food trucks that set up in front of the International Forum building in Yurakucho.  These trucks are soooo tiny and yet so efficient.  It was fun just watching them do their thing.

Japanese Pho food truck

side view

Japanese Mexican Taco truck

Japanese Hawaiian food truck

Japanese Creperie truck

Yakisoba food truck

After walking by each truck several times, I decided on ebi-mayo-yakisoba. The chef in the truck had several eggs pre-cooked and waiting on a plastic lid, (I know sounds weird, but I had no worries that the food wasn’t fresh!) and once he stir-fried up the shrimp and noodles, he topped the dish with the egg.  It was tasty, fresh, fast and only 600 yen (about $7.00)!

Ebi-mayo yakisoba

lookit how tiny this truck is!

back of yakisoba truck

More details on this weekend’s exhibition in Tokyo!  Additional artists now include Lady Higa (Kyoko Higa), designer for Boutique Nicole (who has made an appearance on America’s Next Top Model!).

I’ve extended my stay in Tokyo and am participating in a group show this weekend with Rukus and Rosa Ruga (and more) at a gallery space in Omotesando!  Here are the details:

July 17-18-19 from 11am to 7pm
Camden Market (in Omotesando)
#111 5-4-44 Minami-Aoyama Minato-ku Tokyo

Saturday, June 19 :: Aiko Designs will be at Heritage Oak Winery Art Fair & Concert at the winery in Lodi, CA. Peruse and purchase the works of twenty local craftsmen and artists in the shade of the Heritage Oak Hummingbird Garden. Runs from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM. (map)  Also enjoy music, food and wine!

Heritage Oak is a boutique winery on land that has been in the owner Tom Hoffman’s family for five generations.  The winery has a range of offerings including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Tempranillo, Zinfandel, and Syrah. Along with a great history and variety of wines, they have developed a hiking trail from the tasting room down to a secluded beach along the Mokelumne River where you can enjoy a quiet picnic.

About the Show

NICHE: The Show is an exclusive collection of artist-designers presenting fine handcrafted jewelry, glass, ceramic and wood objects to retailers from across the globe. Presented by the Buyers Market of American Craft, you can expect quality craftsmanship and exquisite design from the finest artisans in the United States and Canada.

CAPSULE
this Sunday, May 23rd
Hayes Valley, San Francisco
Ocatvia @ Hayes
outside, all day, 11am-6pm
FREE and open to the public

Featuring 130 Independent designers, selling all sorts of interesting and unique goods.
Women’s wear
Men’s
Kid’s clothes
Baby stuff
Jewelry
Bags
Paper goods
Lifestyle goods
and way too many t-shirts, but all chosen to be madly interesting.

With a special section fashion invitational on Linden St. hosted by Javier (Javi en Rose)

Live acoustic music all day long throughout the entire festival

See you there!

Aiko Designs is participating in the Charity Fashion Show at Stanford!

What? the largest fashion show on the West Coast.

Where? Stanford (see details below)

When? SHOW May 15th @ 8pm | DESIGNER SALE May 16th from noon-4pm

The Good Stuff? CFS will donate all proceeds and Aiko Designs will donate 10% of sales to Kiva, a micro-finance non-profit organization!

the specifics:

The Good | This year, Charity Fashion Show will donate all proceeds to Kiva, a micro-finance non-profit organization. Kiva, founded by Stanford alumni, aims to alleviate poverty by connecting people through lending. At Kiva.org, individual lenders can make person-to-person micro-loans to unique entrepreneurs around the world. Charity Fashion Show is pairing up with Kiva to fund loans specifically designed for entrepreneurs in the fashion and garment industry.

The Show | Charity Fashion Show is a premier fashion event that takes place each May. Charity Fashion Show pushes the envelope of West Coast fashion with its creative, innovative runway show and editorial and commercial photography campaigns. Founded on principles of multicultural arts promotion and dedicated to fostering a more ethnically diverse concept of beauty, Charity Fashion Show brings people, opportunity and fashion together from far corners of the globe into one tent.

When | SHOW 05.15.10 Press registration at 6pm, door opens at 7pm, show begins promptly at 8pm.  DESIGNER SALE 05.16.10 from noon-4pm.

Where | White Fashion Tent, Roble Field, 351 Santa Teresa, Stanford, CA 94305 (map)

Who | Local & international designers (check out the list here), corporate sponsors, celebrities, press, Stanford affiliates, and the general public. Most models and all staff are Stanford students.

Ticket information here.

Don’t forget, you’re already getting great savings at the sample sale as all items will be reduced, so an additional 10%  discount is pretty fantastic!

Get more details about this Saturday’s sale here.

Mother’s day is on May 9th, so don’t forget to pick her up something fantastic and locally made at Feria Urbana Friday May 7th. Oakland’s Art Murmur is happening as well that night – it will be a great evening to be out and about!

Feria Urbana (Urban Fair) – is an urban fair made up of local artists & designers selling a range of items at accessible prices. You will find creative and high quality clothing, jewelry, artwork, home accessories, ceramics, fashion accessories, baby items and more.

Shop to the beats of local dj’s and enjoy some food and cocktails. Come support your local art community, bring some friends and have some fun!

FREE ADMISSION

Friday May 7th, 6 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.

The New Parish – 579 18th @ San Pablo Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 444-7474 (map)

Featuring: Aiko Designs, Cookie and the Dude, By Nieves, King Bag Company, Found Jewelry, Eristotle, SuperSugarRayRay, Estilo Clothing, note•ify, Mangosteen, Honeycomb Jewelry, Tidal Ware, Georgie Be, Ruby Roxanne Designs, Ichi-V, Rock N Socks, Isla Corbett, Birdy Botanicals, Cutthroat Sewing, Bright Light Designs, Nneka, Rosemary Dudley Designs

Check out the website for details www.feriaurbanaSF.com

The Marin Store Sample Sale was such a success, we’re doing it again!  Please join Aiko Designs along with some fantastic artists, designers and producers at the upcoming sale at the Marin Country Mart (map) (formerly called Larkspur Landing) next to the Marin County Ferry Building.  Saturday, May 1st from 9am – 4pm.