→ December 20, 2009
Haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry written in the pattern of 5,7,5 morae (syllables). It might sound a bit boring but I thought it would be a good way to depict the breathtaking garden of Kyoto’s Nanzenji Temple, with it’s vibrant display of autumn leaves. Over the wintry forest, winds howl in rage with no leaves [...]
→ December 20, 2009
In Tokyo dog lovers take their devotion to their darling pets up to totally different level. Jewel collars, luxury outfits, not to forgets gadgets to assist them too. Nothing’s too expensive for this man best friend. Apparently, the latest trend in the dog-lovers’ circle is yoga classes for dogs. It’s just so WRONG. What do you [...]
→ December 20, 2009
In a city with such an incredible sense of style, uber-hip (and uber -cute!) kids clothes are no exception. Tokyo fashionitas’ moto? Teach them well!
→ December 19, 2009
Although less than one hour by train from Kyoto, Osaka is the counterpoint of the Japanese experience. No temple gates there, but a Bladerunner-like cyberpunk landscape of out of control concrete buildings, webs of electrical cables and neon canyons crackling with an energy drawn from somewhere in the future. It’s hard not to think about Ridley [...]
