“The Tokyoiter” is a project that “celebrates the passion for Tokyo and its inhabitants’ story“, and it is also a tribute to “The New Yorker” and “The Parisianer” traditional cover art. Made by Japanese illustrators, and also foreign artists that are living in Tokyo, each cover is a reflection of Tokyo as a diverse city […]
“If you think of someone enough, you’re sure to meet them again”- Haruki Murakami. We have spoken before about Japanese literature and about Japanese illustrator Shinsuke Yoshitake. Today I would like to recommend you two more books that will transport you immediately to Japan. My first recommendation is Hôzuki by Aki Shimazaki. I would love […]
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2016 is the year of the Monkey (Fire red Monkey) starting from February 8th 2016 and lasting to 27th January 2017. A colleague has posted me this beautiful postcard from Japan. It has been a lovely surprise, because I have not received a postcard in ages and also because Japan […]