I haven’t done an Instagram outfit post in a while, so here it is! Hopefully I’ll have more next time 🙂 I’m really into collecting sweaters these days if you haven’t noticed. Have a good weekend everyone! (Outfit 1 sweater: Gap; jeans: Urban Outfitters; boots: Doc Martens; necklace: Forever 21) (Outfit 2 sweater: Topshop; … Continue Reading
Being half-Japanese has been, and still is, an interesting experience for me. Even now, I don’t know if I’m more Japanese or American – I feel split right down the middle. I’ve been born and raised in California all my life, but I’ve also been exposed to Japanese culture and visited Japan countless times since … Continue Reading
Roppongi, Tokyo through my lenses. From sunshine to sparkle. Enjoy<3
I had the honor of modeling some hoodies for my friend Niki’s (yes, the makeup artist) new online store Wod Wear. Akemi modeled one of the T-shirts as well. I’m very tempted to get a hoodie for myself – I could really use one for the cold Tokyo weather. Wod Wear will also have an … Continue Reading
The final images from my second photo shoot with Kidperez Photography. Last time we did an outdoor shoot in Toyosu (check out the blog post here), but we both wanted to try something different and this is what we came up with. I’ve never done a studio shoot with such colorful lighting – the shadows … Continue Reading
(with Akane) From day 2 of my trip to Aizu, Fukushima. As I mentioned in my previous blog post, I was a guest speaker for “Aizu Engine 007 – Fukushima Never Give Up!” which was an event to give hope and encourage the people of Aizu to overcome the hardships after the nuclear explosion. Many … Continue Reading
This is just a handful of the many pictures from my trip to Fukushima, Japan. Akane and I (we worked together for NHK World’s “Tokyo Eye”) were invited as guests to participate in “Aizu Engine 007 – Fukushima Never Give Up!” So many aspects of Aizu, Fukushima were affected by the tsunami and the nuclear explosion … Continue Reading
Bikinis in the winter?! I know, that’s what I thought when my friend/designer asked me to model the swimwear and jewelry line for Rio de Sol. The brand specializes in high-quality Brazilian swimwear and the collection includes a wide variety of styles and colors. Despite the cold weather, I was really excited to collaborate with … Continue Reading
Some recent outfit photos from Instagram. I linked the items I purchased recently – everything else I already had in my closet or I couldn’t find it online. Which outfit do you like best? Enjoy <3 (Outfit 1 sweater: Gap; hat: Loaves; leggings: Topshop; shoes: Zara; necklace: Forever 21) (Outfit 2 sweater: Topshop; skirt: Zara; … Continue Reading
I’m so excited to share the photos from my shoot with Lisa, a photographer, writer and musician from Northern California. We shot at Rikyu Park in Shiodome, Tokyo. I had no idea this place existed – truly an amazing and gorgeous location. The weather was perfect, so perfect that I wasn’t freezing in this H&M … Continue Reading
