Shock in Omotesando! Iittala & Moomin Arabia Store Closing July 2025 – A Final Look

Iittala Ultima Thule limited edition color sake glass for Tapio Wirkkala's 110th anniversary

Omotesando. This Tokyo district, a sophisticated hub of cutting-edge boutiques and trendsetting style, has always been a source of inspiration for me. After a client meeting on a Tuesday evening, my feet carried me purposefully towards one specific destination: the IITTALA & MOOMIN ARABIA Omotesando store. Finland holds a special place in my heart ever Continue reading “Shock in Omotesando! Iittala & Moomin Arabia Store Closing July 2025 – A Final Look”

Rediscovering Sound: My Journey into the World of Cassette Tapes at Waltz, Nakameguro

Walts sign - Nakameguro cassette tape specialty store

Prologue: The Return to Cassette Tapes and an Encounter with Waltz In an era dominated by the digital wave, don’t you sometimes yearn for the warmth of analog? My renewed fascination with mixtapes, and subsequently cassette tapes, was sparked by the worldview of the fashion brand C.E. The Walkman I cherished in my student days Continue reading “Rediscovering Sound: My Journey into the World of Cassette Tapes at Waltz, Nakameguro”

Otemachi Style Find: Unpacking My CDG Shirt, BIG T-Shirt, and a Surprise Spring/Summer Beanie

CDG store wall display shirts and pants with CDG logo background

From Shark Fin to Street Style: A Detour to CDG in Otemachi After an incredible shark fin lunch at Tsukushiro Marunouchi, I found myself at a nearby Starbucks, savoring the afterglow of the meal. While checking emails, a thought struck me: “Why not visit that store I’ve been curious about?” The store in question was Continue reading “Otemachi Style Find: Unpacking My CDG Shirt, BIG T-Shirt, and a Surprise Spring/Summer Beanie”