Sigur Rós

Urban Hiking

I went to Parsons to see a thesis show. These works are designed by Chika who is my customer. Her project; ” Urban Hiking ” is great !! She told me that ” Urban Hiking is a system to guide parents and their kids on urban hiking adventures. Hiking is an important activity that brings people closer to nature. It allows them to have an intimate relationship with their surroundings. Using hiking as the primary activity, the pop-up map introduces the kids to their surroundings. Pop-up dowel is a trophy that helps children keep track of where they went and keep their memories in a container. Each child will take a different path. When they complete all of the landmarks, they will make their own city.” I think that her business will be successful !!

Kirakuya

I had an opportunity to go to a new Japanese style Tapas & Sake bar; Kirakuya for their pre-opening. We can choose from over 100 kinds of Sake and eat delicious food. " YUZUOMOI " tastes wonderful. Kirakuya is a good place to have fun with a group of friends.

SCOTT CAMPBELL

I went to the opening of Scott Campbell's solo show, " If You Don't Belong, Don't Be Long" which is on now at OHWOW in NYC. It was filled with fashion-conscious people. He created his artwork with piles of 1 dollar bills. He is one of the world's foremost tattoo artists. MARC JACOBS also ornaments his body with Scott's tattoos...

Animal Collective-College ..

Animal Collective-College .

Marina Abramović

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My customer, Juri is performing in Marina Abramovic’s performance art exhibition at the MoMA museum. Her performance and her enthusiasm spurred me very much. I thought, " We can do anything if we want." " I can do it my own way."... 

Thank you, Juri !!

gradations

I'm always fascinated by the subtle gradations in nature.

Grizzly Bear

on a bright day

I've moved to LES recently. There are a lot of nice cafes around my neighborhood. Brown cafe is one of my favorite haunts...

Panda Bear-Boneless

In my dialect

In my dialect.....

Congratulations!!

I got some big news from Japan this morning. My friends, tomatsu and shu-chan are going to get married at the end of May. Congratulations!! I'm really glad to hear the great news. I hope that both of you will be happy forever... ♥

Ryan McGinley

Ryan McGinley is the youngest artist to have a solo show at the Whitney Museum of American Art when he was only 24 years old. My favorite rock band, "Sigur Ros" used one of McGinley's images for their fifth album. He expresses model's individuality very well with black and white photographs. They are so natural...

Thom Yorke / Atoms for Peace

They played at the Roseland Ballroom in NYC. I was finally able to listen to their music live, so I was very excited ! !

!!!!!

Kitchenette

I talked and laughed the hours away eating brunch with my friends... The cafe, Kitchenette was so pretty !!

a lovely surprise

What a great pleasure it was meeting you again in NY !! 

Thank you for the special present.

It was a lovely surprise. I'm deeply grateful to you for your advice.

the composition of a picture

" Thinking of the composition of a picture."

I always take a picture instinctively, but finding a good angle has been a training for me. Taking a picture and writing a note may provide the best training to improve my ability in composition and my artistic sense..

Cathedral Rock

This is Cathedral Rock which is my favorite "vortex". It is a special one even if I see it from a distance. Before I went to Sedona, I had heard that I might feel sick as a result of strong energies when I climb the "vortex". However, everything went well. A peaceful and calm atmosphere prevailed at all times even though I felt a great deal of energy.