From Tokyo, slim Akira has been in Beijing for eight years and thoroughly loves the place.  Having just succeeded Charles Saliba as General Manager, he is dedicated to building on the successes of D-22.  His fashion heroes are glam-rocker Mick Ronson, Iggy Pop and Ziggy Stardust (Bowie) and his favorite film is a Clockwork Orange.  He recommends that hip Beijingers buy their rags at Underground Kids on Gulou Dongdajie.