tanabata matsuri, a Japanese festival

July in Japan means Tanabata, a little holiday that falls on the 7th, which literally means “evening of the seventh.” It’s the one night where the deities Orihime and Hikoboshi are able to meet over the Milky Way. Even though it fell on the 26th, the Tanabata Matsuri (festival) in Ogawamachi, Saitama was one of … Continue Reading

Letters Impromptu x Daniel Wellington Watches

  Introducing part II of my collaboration with Daniel Wellington watches. You may have seen my previous post featuring my Classic Southampton Lady watch by Daniel Wellington watches here. Well, here is part II of our collaboration, and I would like to introduce the beautiful Classic Glasgow Lady watch. The simple 2-tone stripe of navy … Continue Reading

A taste of Jamaica

    I didn’t think I’d go to two festivals this weekend, but I’m so glad I did! My good friend Marie told me about this Jamaican Festival at Yoyogi Park and I immediately told her I wanted to go. Apparently there are several international festivals at Yoyogi Park, and last week was the Thai … Continue Reading