Post List
Summer Is Short
People often say that time passes faster as we grow older. Since moving to rural Kumano, however, the opposite has happened to me. Solo travel, photography, and the changing landscape have made each year feel longer—and summer more fleeting.
Culture Survives Through What We Choose to Pay For
In an age of ever-shorter trends, how does culture survive? A reflection on efficiency, AI, fast fashion, and classic menswear—and the choices we make about what deserves our support.
Kumano's Mountain Cherry Blossoms
Early April in Kumano. A landscape dotted with mountain cherry blossoms. They appear wild, but may have been planted near old mountain paths and shrines. Once again, I quietly pressed the shutter.
I Don't Make "Special Occasion" Pieces
Most people commission tailoring for rare occasions. I do the opposite—and that's made all the difference in how I dress, and how I live.
Why I Decided Not to Order a Navy Blazer
Why I chose not to order a navy blazer. Considering the challenges of fabric selection, how it fits with my lifestyle, and how often I would wear it, I reflect on what truly guides my choices in clothing.
The Traits of Those Who Can Enjoy Traveling Alone
Who are the people who truly enjoy solo travel? Those drawn to scenery, observant of towns, and able to savor local food and conversation. This essay reflects on the traits of solo travelers that cannot be measured by efficiency or utility.
What Makes Solo Travel Enjoyable ― Beyond Meaning and Utility
Letting go of meaning and utility, finding pleasures of your own — the richness of inefficiency and waste is where the joy of solo travel resides.
Why I Travel by Public Transportation and Bicycle
Not only the destination, but also the air I feel on my skin along the way, enriches the memory of the journey.
When You Carry a Camera, Travel Changes — The Moment You Let Go of Your Phone
I used to think a smartphone and a compact camera were enough for travel. But once I started using a DSLR, the way I engaged with the scenery began to change.
Shrines in the Backstreets of Central Kyoto
Small shrines quietly dot the backstreets of central Kyoto. Look closely, and you’ll begin to see traces of the fusion between Shinto and Buddhism.