The One about the Black/White Photo Series 006: A Young Woman Near the Stairway
I was in San Francisco and finished interview and photo shoot with a Japanese music group. While walking out, I saw a guy taking photos of his female friend with his smartphone. One thing I like about street fashion photography is the element of meeting Read More …
The One about Padiglione d’Arte Contemporanea (PAC) Jan 18-Mar 12, 2000 feat. Patrick Demarchelier
One of the famous celebrity and fashion photographers on the planet is the legendary French photographer, Patrick Demarchelier. More than likely you have seen his work as his work has been featured in many of the top fashion magazines, clothing advertising campaigns and also celebrities Read More …
The One about Giuseppe Santamaria’s “Men in this Town: A Decade of Men’s Street Style”
When it comes to worldwide fashion and for those wanting to gain inspiration through photos of men or women’s street style, Sydney-based photographer Giuseppe Santamaria has numerous books covering street fashion. From his 2014 book “Men in This Town: London, Tokyo, Sydney, Milan and New Read More …
The One about Claudia Schiffer’s “Captivate!: Fashion Photography from the ’90s”
Claudia Schiffer, one of the world’s most successful and beautiful supermodels that was a familiar face in the ’90s and was part of the “Elite 20” super models of that era (which also include Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Kate Moss, Claudia Schiffer, Christy Read More …
The One about My Alden Plaza Penny Loafers (#3556)
To this very day, my Alden Plaza Penny Loafers are still my go to loafers. They were designed to last and they have held up, but its something you can expect from the longtime shoe company. Alden Shoe Company was found in 1884 by Charles Read More …
The One about the ANA’s latest news on Japan Entry from March 1st (Easy of Entry Restrictions)
Air Nippon Airways has posted on February 24th of the Japan Entry from March 1st (Easy of Entry Restrictions). The following is from their post: Information as of 3:00JST,February 24th,2022. Since the end of November last year, strict border measures remained in effect in response Read More …
The One about the Purple Photo Series 005: H&M Shibuya
I love taking night photos in Shibuya. This one was of the H&M in Udagawacho, Shibuya. Probably the coolest H&M location I have seen around the world. The flagship store in Shibuya is the original store in Japan that opened back in 2009 and there Read More …
The One about the Orient Pilot Sports (Flight) Automatic Watch (RA-AC0H03B10A)
For watch collectors, there is a trifecta that some believe are worth owning and that is a racing sports watch, a diving watch and a pilot/aviation watch. In today’s blog post, I will discuss the Orient Pilot Sports (Flight) Watch (RA-AC0H03B10A), but first I need Read More …
The One about the Black/White Photo Series 005: Make Your Move
I shot this photo from the Osanbashi in Yokohama (Kanagawa, Japan). With Minato Mirai 21 in the background, especially the Yokohama Landmark Tower, I watched as this young couple sat next to each other. The young woman watching ahead, while the young man contemplated holding Read More …
The One about How Ivy League Style Remains Popular in Japan
Tokyo is no doubt one of the fashion capitals in the world. One can travel to Tokyo, get on a train and just be amazed of the various fashion styles around metropolitan cities around the country. Granted, certain areas have a certain trendy style that Read More …
The One about Tokyo Midtown’s “Midtown Blossom 2022”
Tokyo Midtown located at Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo will be holding its “MIDTOWN BLOSSOM 2022” cherry blossom event starting on March 18th through April 17th. Please download the PDF for more information The event starts from noon to 8:00 p.m. with lights out at 7:30 p.m., Read More …
The One about Gisbert L. Brunner’s “The Watch Book: Rolex – Updated and Extended Edition”
When it comes to luxury watches, there truly is one king when it comes to quality, accuracy, durability and of course, its premium pricing, and that is the Geneva, Switzerland-based watchmaking company, ROLEX. The champion of Swiss movement, the purveyor of accuracy/quality, the choice brand Read More …
The One about Patrick Demarchelier’s “Forms” (1998)
One of the famous celebrity and fashion photographers on the planet is the legendary French photographer, Patrick Demarchelier. More than likely you have seen his work as his work has been featured in many of the top fashion magazines, clothing advertising campaigns and also celebrities Read More …
The One about the Purple Photo Series 004: Tokyo Tower from the World Trade Center (Tokyo)
As many times I have been to Tokyo, I have only went to Tokyo Tower once, only when I was doing a photo project to showcase how the city looked compared to my father’s photos from Tokyo Tower back in 1972. I have walked by Read More …
The One about my Stock and ETF Investments in 2022
I know it’s been awhile since I have posted about my stocks and ETF investments, to put it bluntly, I have been quiet. One of the reasons is that I have been trying to get a feel of the market. And as of right now, Read More …
Is Japan opening up for travel again?
There was news today that Japan is raising its number of people to enter Japan from 3,500 to 5,000 by March and lowering the quarantine period to three days after arrival. But that’s for non-tourism. There have been many foreign students who are stuck at Read More …
The One about the Black/White Photo Series 004: May’n
For the fourth photo in the Black/White Series featured, the photo is of Japanese music artist, May’n. The photo was shot at on location in San Francisco, right before her performance at Union Square and right after I was able to interview her. What was Read More …