Global Travel Blogger Summit 2017 – Celebrating 150 years in Kobe

The first ever Global Travel Blogger Summit 2017 was hosted in Japan, and I was one of the lucky bloggers to participate in this media tour. Bloggers from all over Asia got together for a week, and the journey starts in Kobe. Read on for more! 大一回のグローバル・トラベル・ブロガー・サミット2017が日本で開催され、私も光栄ながら参加させていただきました。日本の魅力を発信していくために、アジアの各国から沢山のブロガーが参加しました。一週間の度は神戸でスタート! In Japan, Tokyo is probably the most popular tourist … Continue Reading

Retro kimono style in SALZ Tokyo

The kimono is probably my most favorite traditional garment of clothing, not only because I am Japanese, but because there are endless ways to style one, depending on the season, the design of the kimono, and what accessories you wear it with. It’s easier to get your hands on a yukata, the lighter garment worn … Continue Reading

A Japanese spring

Good morning lovelies! I just received the images from my most recent photo shoot, a spring-themed Japanese kimono shoot. I had to post a few of my favorites even though there are so many that I liked! It was my first time modeling a traditional Japanese kimono for a photo shoot, but I had a … Continue Reading

Looking back

I can’t believe that 2011 is finally coming to a close. This year was a very exciting year for me – many new experiences, people and places. Some memorable moments: 1. My first piano recital at UCLA 2. My first kimono fashion show at LACMA 3. Dying my hair for the first time ever 4. … Continue Reading