One of the most unusual Halloween celebrations can be found in Kawasaki, Japan, with the annual Kawasaki Halloween Parade. This event stands out for its creative and eccentric costumes, as participants, often numbering in the tens of thousands, dress up in imaginative and occasionally bizarre outfits that go far beyond the typical ghosts and ghouls. The Kawasaki Halloween Parade encourages artistic freedom and innovation, leading to an eclectic and surreal spectacle where pop culture icons, fantasy creatures, and all manner of outlandish characters take to the streets. It's a captivating fusion of Japanese kawaii culture and Halloween festivities, showcasing the global appeal of this holiday and the boundless creativity it inspires.
[Show title reference: "Gettin' By" by Flatland Cavalry]
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Daily Bread by Liturgy on 93696 (Thrill Jockey) - Break
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The Word Love - Original Mix by Gigi Masin on Talk To The Sea (Music From Memory) -
Rivers of Sand by Fennesz on Venice (Touch) -
I Thought That I Could Get Away with It by Joseph Shabason on Anne (Western Vinyl) - Break
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Economy of Freedom by Yves Tumor, Croatian Amor on Safe In The Hands of Love (Warp Records) -
Mandolin by Harry Pussy on You'll Never Play This Town Again (Palilalia) -
Fuzzbuster #09 by Arthur Russell on Picture of Bunny Rabbit (Audika Records) -
Urchin by Arca on Arca (XL Recordings) - Break
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A lung in a horn in a horn (SIDE A) by Tapiwa Svosve on A lung in a horn in a horn (Czarnagora)