Mobile weblog conference; July 4th, Tokyo.

[gkanai]

Just wanted to metion to the FG community that there will be a 1 day conference on the topic of mobile weblogs on July 5th in Nishi-Azabu. The website has all the details.

http://www.marginwalker.org/1imc/index.html

[Taro Toporific]

Just wanted to metion to the FG community that there will be a 1 day conference on the topic of mobile weblogs on July 5th in Nishi-Azabu. The website has all the details.

http://www.marginwalker.org/1imc/index.html

Yep, I'll be there.
My homeboy, Adam is running it. Simul-Japanese interpretation is provided my household.

NOTE: For 2,000 yen IT'S DIRT CHEAP PARTY, and hell ya might even learn sumpin'.

Related thread:
1st First Intergalactic Moblogging Conference

[gkanai]

I just wanted to mention it because registration is almost filled up so if any of the FGers were planning to go, you should sign up ASAP.

[Taro Toporific]

I just wanted to mention it because registration is almost filled up ....

...
\0Never fear!
There's always the
"The First International
Love Hotel Moblogging
Conference"
Via tokyotidbits.com
http://www.tokyotidbits.com/~dav/lovehotelconf/

[Caustic Saint]

Never fear!
There's always the "The First International Love Hotel Moblogging Conference"
Via tokyotidbits.com
http://www.tokyotidbits.com/~dav/lovehotelconf/

That sounds interesting. I'll be sure to tune in for it.

[GomiGirl]

Simul-Japanese interpretation is provided my household.

Is this a new feature... I had heard that there were some people complaining that there was no Japanese content - very non-PC given that the conference was in Tokyo..

[Taro Toporific]

Simul-Japanese interpretation is provided my household.

Is this a new feature... I had heard that there were some people complaining that there was no Japanese content - very non-PC given that the conference was in Tokyo..

Interpretation has been arranged for the past month....but of course, Adam, the guy who arranged it has been off in Korea getting married in the interim.

NOBODY has bothered to send us any papers, notes, slides, or a full Conference Programmeso the prep for the interpretation is gonna be, let's say, very "psychic".

I've heard some snide remarks saying that this conference is more like, "a party with few people doing stand-up comedy."

[katakori]

I've heard some snide remarks saying that this conference is more like, "a party with few people doing stand-up comedy."

that's why you're going? anyway, i'll see you there. and perhaps at the First International Love Hotel Moblogging Conference too, but virtually only!!

[Taro Toporific]

what are you on about gomigirl? looks like PLENTY of japanese involved, else why the need for translation?

Guess what?
No interpretation has been reconfirmed as of today (Tuesday, July 1)...so I guess it will done a strictly ad hoc basis.

Other news...

24 Hours of Moblogging
Monday, June 30, 2003 05:41 PM
By Martin Little
Ahead of the first International Moblogging Conference in Tokyo, Raphael Grignani is running a project where volunteers will moblog for 24 hours from 8am July 4th until 8am July 5th (in the local timezone), with the results gathered together in one place.

[gkanai]

I (and Adam) can confirm that translation services will be provided for the whole conference.

[Gaisaradatsuraku!]

I (and Adam) can confirm that translation services will be provided for the whole conference.

You people and your mobglobbing or slobdobbing or whatever are completely freaking insane.

[Taro Toporific]

I (and Adam) can confirm that translation services will be provided for the whole conference.

Thanks for straightening that out.

[Gaisaradatsuraku!]

I (and Adam) can confirm that translation services will be provided for the whole conference.

Thanks for straightening that out.
Adam seems to be remiss in answering repeated email from my wife, Masami Ochi, about interpreting at the event...he orginally asked her a month or so ago.

Let's give credit where credit is due. My ex-wife, Japanese pro wrestler Cutie Patootie also lobbed in a few phone calls.

My ex-wife, she put the Baba in the Baba chop. I gotta tellya....

[GomiGirl]

Went to the conference on Saturday and it was great. Met some really nice people - including of course some FG's.. great to catch up with Taro yet again and to meet Katakori and gkanai..

I looked for Taro and Katakori at the end but you had disappeared.. I ended up at dinner with a few people from the conference and then back to the nijikai.

[Taro Toporific]

I looked for Taro and Katakori at the end but you had disappeared.. I ended up at dinner with a few people from the conference and then back to the nijikai.

Taro and Katakori were at the nijikai and were sitting in front of the female owner of a famous butt on the FG.
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[GomiGirl]

What time where you there and what time did you leave? I saw Mie and her B/F at the NijiKai but didn't see you guys.. I was looking for you.

I arrived about 9pm and left there about 10pm..

[Taro Toporific]

What time where you there and what time did you leave? I saw Mie and her B/F at the NijiKai but didn't see you guys.. I was looking for you.

I arrived about 9pm and left there about 10pm..

We were there from 8:30 til 9:30-ish. I keep old fart jiji-hours so we left early since I needed to go surf-kayaking Sunday at 5am Hiratsuka point, Shonan.

For all the other FGs out there wondering what the hell we are talking about...

FG's own "gkanai" AKA Gen Kanai's notes of the International Moblogging Conference as of 10.50
http://www.marginwalker.org/index.php?itemid=100
<or>
http://www.marginwalker.org/imcblog.php

Here's Mie's moblogof her presentation: http://www.tokyotidbits.com/

[gkanai]

Thanks for the props and links everyone! We were all really happy with the turnout.

I had no idea that I was meeting some FGers. You should've introduced yourself with your FG usernames

[GomiGirl]

Streaming Video article of the event

Wireless Watch Japan

If you are interested in all things mobile in Japan, this is the site you need to keep your eyes on. Go through the archives and sign up for their newsletter.

Very balanced reporting of what is really happening here in Japan.

[Taro Toporific]

Very balanced reporting of what is really happening here in Japan.

Here's another perspective...

Mobloggers Descend on Tokyo for First International Conference
J@pan Inc Magazine / Issue No. 234Wednesday, July 9, 2003 / Tokyo

..Mobloggers from all over the world arrived at Super Deluxe near Roppongi Hills last Saturday for the first International Moblogging Conference...

.... Adam Greenfield, coordinator of the conference, told the crowd that "family is the killer app of moblogging," and indeed, many of the moblogging sites up and running now feature photos of family, friends, pets and, for some reason, alcoholic beverages. Moblogging is still something being done almost exclusively by early adopters, and Justin Hall, creator of links.com, mentioned that "a disproportionate number of moblogs are made by expatriates in Tokyo." It's a fun, if expensive, hobby, but will it pose a threat to mainstream publishing? Many at the conference thought so, but until the technology becomes more accessible to those of us who are not early adopters, it will remain a publishing outlet for technophiles with plenty of pocket change.

Sample moblogging sites:
http://wwwtokyotidbits.com
http://www.basedonatruestory/moblog.com
http://www.stuartwoodward.com


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