So I've been on holiday in Japan for a couple of weeks and oh my, I wonder how it is that I've never been before - it's soooo amazing! So many people but so much order, so much politeness, so much good food, so much good coffee, so many adorable pot plants everywhere, so much matcha everything, amazing hydrangeas and ivy everywhere, home of the best sweets ever (mochi!), so much good and simple design in the right places. And the home of Muji - going to the flagship store was a semi-religious moment for me (sad but true!) And I cannot wait to share the latest instalment of Studio Space, and the first international workspace. Here is a really brief edit, in photo form, of some of my highlights so far. Now I'm off to Nippori Fabric Town, home to more than 80 fabric stores. It's going to be a good day :)
Sneak peek of the next Studio Space shoot.
Hydrangeas are one of my favourite plants and are just everywhere, so great.
Delicious matcha icypole from Paletas.
There are so many amazing gardens everywhere.
Simple soba and beautiful ceramic wares.
Ivy is so popular in Japan!
There has been a bit of karaoke! This dapper gent speaks no English but sings very, very well.
So much simple but good everything in Japan, including graphic design.