Seppuku Paradigm Seppuku Paradigm Seppuku Paradigm is a French electronica/film music/rock duo. They are currently based in Paris, France. Their name was inspired by the self given death of Japanese author Yukio Mishima who, after a failed coup d'état, committed suicide according to ancient Japanese tradition (seppuku or hara kiri) as a gesture of public protest. Composed of brothers Cortes namely Alex (guitar/programming) and Willie (vocals/drums/bass/programming), Seppuku Paradigm was formed in 2005. Before forming the group Willie had released a debut solo album in 2004 on a major label (Willie Cortez: "Farsuct"'/Delabel/EMI). Alex, who is a former member of French collective Downliners
Mishima Taisha Cultural Property. Mishima Taisha has a small museum. The most important object is a Japanese lacquerware wooden box with "maki-e" decoration. The box contains numerous utensils and articles used for women’s cosmetics in the late Heian period and was donated to the shrine by Hōjō Masako. It is listed as one of the National Treasures of Japan. In addition its "Honden", Mishima Taisha also has four other items which are registered as National Important Cultural Properties: In addition, a 1200-year-old Osmanthus fragrans tree in the shrine precincts is protected by the national government as a natural monument. Mishima Taisha The