Ikumi TaneyaLove letter to Shimokitazawa: witnessing the old and new from a Tokyo antique shopThis piece is the fourth instalment in our ‘Love letter to Shimokitazawa’ series. This project aims to uncover the voices within our local…May 9, 2017May 9, 2017
Ikumi TaneyaHow low will they go? Plunging necklines meet social mores in JapanUnless you’re living in a nudist colony, putting on clothes everyday is an inescapable ritual. We might feel embarrassed, or inappropriate…May 9, 2017May 9, 2017
Ikumi TaneyaThe strange revival of Japanese snack barsSunakku, or snack bars, offer little more than a karaoke machine and the hospitality of a mama san (female owner) in her 60s or 70s…May 4, 2017May 4, 2017
Ikumi TaneyaLove letter to ShimokitazawaIn 2007, Flamingo made its home in Shimokitazawa; a bustling, trendy, little neighbourhood in west Tokyo. Today, nine years later…Apr 25, 2017Apr 25, 2017
Ikumi TaneyaLove letter to Shimokitazawa: shisha bar staff Taiga-san on the allure of ShimokitazawaThis project aims to uncover the voices within our local community, helping us better understand what and who made Shimokitazawa the place…Apr 12, 2017Apr 12, 2017