Celebrating 20 Years: Inside the Beauty&Youth Marunouchi Anniversary Party and My C.E Pickups

Display table at B&Y Marunouchi 20th anniversary party featuring Puma sneakers and plush toys.

Friday, October 23, 2026. The crisp autumn air of the Marunouchi business district usually feels sharp and disciplined. However, stepping toward the familiar glass facade today, I sensed a different kind of energy. The warm lighting spilling onto the pavement hinted at a bustling crowd inside. It felt more like a secret gathering than a Continue reading “Celebrating 20 Years: Inside the Beauty&Youth Marunouchi Anniversary Party and My C.E Pickups”

iki Roastery & Eatery: Where Light, Coffee, and Perfect Cake Meet in Kiyosumi Shirakawa, Tokyo

The interior of a bustling cafe with a high ceiling and exposed wooden beams. A white counter has a sign above it that reads, 'Be. Here. Now.' and many customers are gathered around it.

Discovering a Sanctuary of Light in Kiyosumi Shirakawa Kiyosumi Shirakawa, on the east side of Tokyo, has transformed into a pilgrimage site for specialty coffee lovers since the arrival of Blue Bottle Coffee. However, the reason I’m repeatedly drawn back to this neighborhood is concentrated in one specific place, a short walk from the bustling Continue reading “iki Roastery & Eatery: Where Light, Coffee, and Perfect Cake Meet in Kiyosumi Shirakawa, Tokyo”