I’m in an oddly sentimental mood.
Speaking of Bijin-Hakumei, perhaps none fits the bill better than this one. She was phenomenal. Kanebo’s ad campaign in 1977 turned Masako Natusme (夏目雅子) into an instant
Yellow Boots
The image on the left was probably taken more than two decades ago. The one on the right was taken a few years ago. Who is she? – Her name is Sayoko Yamaguchi (山口小夜
Tokyo Cool
In a recent article in Travel + Leisure, Lynn Yaeger writes: “Five minutes after you arrive in Tokyo, you’re struck by it: this is the most stylish city you’ve ev
Six Years After
South View from the Meatpacking District – September 11, 2001 Our older son is about to turn six. It’s been six years already… My girlfriend and I were living in
From Belarus with Love
The correct answer of the last week’s quiz is D – The Mother of Contemporary Perfumery. The winners are Octavian and socalsocool. Congratulations. The prize will be a n
The winners are…
These are called “blotters” and used for drawing lots. They are also used to write memos or used as bookmarks. (Chandler Burr calls them “Scent Strip”s and