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interview: vintage MINI with off-grid trailer roams around tokyo as listening minibar MIDORI
- The listening minibar MIDORI in Tokyo serves drinks and plays music as it roams around the city, using a vintage 1977 MINI Clubman Estate car with a renovated off-grid trailer.
- Owner Shiori Tanaka inherited the 1977 MINI and transformed it into a mobile bar concept, where vinyl and CD records are played, and drinks are served to the public.
- The off-grid trailer, named Mobile SS, was renovated by Shogo Jimbo, the director of Drivethru magazine, to create a unique listening room on wheels.
- The bar moves around Tokyo following a tour schedule shared on their Instagram page, offering a blend of music and drinks to visitors.
- The vintage MINI Clubman Estate serves as the minibar, with the passenger seats converted into a cocktail-serving space and the rear window replaced with a serving counter.
- The off-grid trailer features wooden panels dyed to match the vintage steering wheel, with audio equipment for DJs and music producers to enhance the sound experience.
- The owner plans to use a larger car for a future project called 'Bigbar' and aims to create serendipitous and joyful experiences for visitors in Tokyo.
- Collaborations with DJs, a focus on creating memorable moments, and a mix of music and drinks make the listening minibar MIDORI a unique mobile bar concept in Tokyo.
- The bar also aims to provide an escape from routine experiences and offer a space where spontaneity and joy can be found, especially in a world dominated by technology.
- With solar panels on the off-grid trailer and a vibrant vintage MINI as its base, the project blends sustainability, creativity, and a retro charm to create an unforgettable experience for visitors.
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