A New Start

“Why is this blog post titled ‘A New Start’?” you may ask. Well, for one thing, I completely changed my look into one of the edgiest looks I’ve ever done in my life. And second of all, as of last week, I am completely freelance. The reality of this new change in my life hasn’t … Continue Reading

teamLab Planets Tokyo

For those of you who’ve been to Tokyo – have you ever visited teamLab Planets or Borderless? If you haven’t yet, maybe you’ve seen images on Instagram or blogs of the gorgeous digital art in many different forms. I visited DMM.PLANETS in Odaiba a couple of years ago (check my blog post here), but I … Continue Reading

Fall Seven Times, Stand up Eight – On My 6 Years In Japan

It’s crazy to think that it’s already been 6 years since I packed my bags and left California for Japan. Who would have thought that a person like me who chooses comfort over adventure would buy a one-way ticket to Tokyo with only 2 suitcases, barely any money in my pocket and some fairy tale-like … Continue Reading

When The Going Gets Tough

I frequently live by quotes. Motivational ones, inspirational ones, funny ones, gripping ones – you name it. I frequently go to Pinterest and other blogs to collect new words of wisdom I can live by, but what I didn’t realize was I can find some good ones on my own clothing. A T-shirt I selected … Continue Reading

Breezy Summer Outfit Recap

September is just around the corner, and while I’m excited for the upcoming fall season, I know I’ll miss the heat wave that has enveloped Tokyo for the last two months. For my last outfit post of the season, I want to introduce two different outfits that I styled with Rivieras slip-on shoes, a perfect … Continue Reading

Chill Out It’s Summer Mix 2

Have you listened to my latest mix yet? If not, now is the time to check it out before summer is over! “Chill Out It’s Summer Mix 2” is available to listen on my Mixcloud, or you can scroll to the bottom of this post to listen as well. 私の最新のミックスはもう聴いていただけましたか?まだの方は夏が終わる前に是非Mixcloudで聴いてみて下さい!この記事の一番下からも聴けますよ♪ Chill Out, It’s Summer Summer … Continue Reading

3 Reasons Why Change Can Be Good For You

In just the last two months, so much has changed for me. I chopped off my hair, I changed jobs, I had the honor of guest speaking at Portland State University, etc. etc. If there is one thing I can say about all this is that all of these recent events have changed my perspective … Continue Reading

Life Lessons – Go with the Flow

Every year I go back to my roots – my native hometown in southern California to refresh & unwind. It’s always an exciting prospect when I think about visiting my friends and family from back home, and it’s great to be away from Tokyo even if it’s only for two short weeks. A chance to … Continue Reading

Back to Basics

Yes, like the Christina Aguilera album that marked a change in her overall style and presentation. For me, back to basics means stripping down whatever I feel is unnecessary and making the decisions that I’ve always wanted to make, including my new haircut. バック・トゥ・ベーシックス。そう、クリスティーナ・アギレラ新しいルックとスタイルをデビューしたアルバムのように。私にとってのバック・トゥ・ベーシックスは必要じゃないものを捨てて、今までやってみたかったことを思い切ってやってみること。このヘアカットもそのひとつです。 My dream haircut Sporting an super-short haircut has always been a … Continue Reading

Breathe, Chill & Relax – How to Feel Less Overwhelmed

I think many of us stumble upon those moments when we feel too overwhelmed with everything that’s going on in life that it’s nearly impossible to think straight. I’ve been there too. And when that happens, it’s important to know the best way to undo all the anxiety and stress. In this post, I want … Continue Reading