HYUNDAI GENESIS IN TOKYO

Not sophisticated enough, but they are surely on their way. No time to pause Japanese!
(Shot in front of Honda Head office in Tokyo, Aoyama)

Welcome South African wine

南アから20本のワインが届いた。

帰国前に買い込んだり、送別にもらった貴重なボトル達。

この戦利品をサーフボードやギターの横に並べる。

モノが明日への力をくれることをこの年になって知った。

Received 20 bottles of South African wine

which I`ve bought or been given from local friends just before I left SA.

They are welcomed by my treasures of surfboards and guitars.

I finally realized Good products give you power for tomorrow at my age.

We love the ocean

Though lots of information might have been broadcasted about the disasterous earthquake, tsunnami and nuclear powerplant accident, our ocean is still alive.

This is the simple lunch plate I had yesterday at Kamakura beach which is a famous traditional place with many temples, and also for good waves. The leftside is a steamed rice "donburi" topped with boiled tiny white fish "Shirasu", only available in this season of a year. The taste is very light and plain, which goes good with Soya-sauce and wasabi.

We must admit our mistake in choosing but not controling properly nuclear power for our lifeline. But a day when we can not enjoy the gift of ocean, good fish and waves, must not come. How can we maintain our treasure.

Kuramata&Sottsass at 21-21

Escaped office and went to Roppongi Midtown to visit 21-21 design sight where Kuramata & Sottsass exhibition was performed. What Kuramata metioned like Our five sences creates the world more than logic. I put much emphasis on the sence of "afloat" in life. are still in my mind. What a beautiful life as a designer to be able to be faithful to his belief/sences in creation!

back in japan cherryblossom

spring 白洲正子展

孤児たちにクリスマス Inkanyezi Orhpanage

Visited IO with teachers and parents to bring presents and support to celebrate Christmas with children.
学校の先生達と父兄でヨハネスブルグ郊外の孤児院を訪ねる

Beautiful children waiting for their spotlight. They are the stars today.

出番を待つ子供達。彼らに罪は無い。

Children with certificate of graduation from Pre-K. One can not help thiking about supporting them.

幼稚園の卒業証書を誇らしげに。彼らの未来に、少しでも力になろうと思う。