Browsing “Japan”

“To me, fashion is a creative outlet like any other—a form of self-expression, to send a message. It also reflects the changing state of the world.”

“I’m here in Singapore for a two-week business trip. I work as a travel agent, so it involves a lot of traveling. I am originally from Ibaraki, and this is actually my second time visiting Singapore!”

“It’s quite easy to travel overseas from Singapore. I’ve been visiting smaller cities in China lately, and because they’re away from the cities, it’s quite a different experience!”

“I thrift a lot. I also like to go to pop-ups and events like the Hammock Market, and I scroll through Carousell on a daily basis, because that’s how you’ll find the gems first!”

“When I mail stuff to my penpals, I don’t just send them letters—I sometimes include things like sweets and tea, as well as postcards from my own overseas trips.”

“I'm in the midst of starting my own jewellery brand. I’m most proud of is the piece I made for my 21st birthday.”

“Even though I’m on this engineering path, my passion lies in the creative industry. I cannot see myself sitting at a 9-to-5 job doing something that I have almost no interest in."

“I didn’t have the habit of keeping a planner in the past, but I kept double-booking myself, so I got a Hobonichi to keep track of the time and what I’m doing lah.”

“You can define growth in numbers, like how much you make, but I see it more intrinsically—it's creating a space where employment is sustainable, healthy, and fulfilling.”

“I want to learn Thai as I've always liked listening to Thai music and watching Thai dramas. I've picked up the language over the years, and plan on taking lessons.”

“I run my own café, but some others I usually go to are Apartment Coffee and Maxi Coffee Bar. I usually go back to the same places to visit friends and to get my coffee fix.”

"I’m a creative at heart. I can’t stop working with my hands, and my mind is always ideating. When I look at something, I think about how it could be improved.”