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Yosuke Ishii
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Hiroshi Yamamoto
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Ryo Muramatsu
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Yusuke Suzuki
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Shuhei Wakiyama
LONG SEASON
Fishmans' one-man live concert was too good to be true. Especially the immersive experience of "Long Season," a 40-minute-long one-track epic. It took me to the deepest, deepest part of my heart. Kin-chan's drum solo and the ensemble of the three original members was divine. I felt as if I had been given a cold medicine.
blurhms®︎
Blurhms cruiser jacket.
De-americanized.
I like what is called "American casual" fashion, but if I were to wear it as it is now, I might become too much like an anachronistic "American casual" guy, so I try to choose items with care in my own way. This cruiser jacket from "Blurhms" is made of wool fabric slowly woven on a Schonherr loom. The fabric is then shrunken and raised to create a long shaggy pile. This gives the jacket a softer and more elegant appearance than conventional stiff cruiser jackets. Even if a bearded old man like me wears it, it maintains a good balance, or rather, it creates a sense of stylishness. The front design is asymmetrical, with a double macchino on the right side and a hunting jacket on the left side, which brings a moderate sense of fun. I think I'd like to keep this kind of distance from American casual wear.
¥105,600
wanderlism
03-6805-3086
blurhms.com/
miffew
Mifu down vest and mittens
Winter is the time to be colorful!
You don't need many reasons to choose clothes. If there is just one thing that attracts you strongly, that is enough. The reason I picked up this "Mifuu" was simple and clear: the colors were simply beautiful. I was irresistibly drawn to the vivid blues and pinks. The crisp colors looked so nice in the clear winter air. Many people seem to choose bright colors in the summer, but I personally think that it is in the winter that I want to wear brightly colored clothes. I'm especially eyeing mittens to see what colors I can get. They look cute just hanging around my neck over my coat or knitwear, don't they? By the way, Mifuyu has a lineup of colors such as orange and purple in addition to the colors introduced here, so if you are interested, please check it out.
Down vest ¥64,900, down mittens ¥17,600
Mifoux (family of bacteria)
info@miffew.com
KAPITAL
Capitol Sweatshirt
Dare cookie pattern.
There are many bandana-based clothing lines, but to focus on the cookie pattern is a testament to "Capital," the leading twisted brand. Moreover, like the cookie bandanas, there is a wide variety of colors, all of which are colorful and original. Far from the usual color variations of sweatshirts, this is a very pleasant surprise. The mysterious zip pockets on the abdomen are also cute and strange. I asked the staff what in the world this pocket was for, and they told me it was for storing cookies. This is also a very Capital-esque pun, and it makes me smile. As a side note, I used to collect vintage bandanas when I was into vintage clothing. I was particularly fond of this cookie pattern, and whenever I found a color I didn't have, I would buy more. I probably had a little over 10 of them, and I wonder where they went.... Bandanas mysteriously disappear before you know it.
17,380 each
Capital Ebisu
03-5725-3923
foot the coacher
Foot the Coacher's Boots
The boots you want to wear now.
Boot fever is suddenly on the rise. However, I feel that I am not ready for gory work boots, so boots that can be worn as an extension of sneakers fit my current focus. These moc boots from Foot the Culture were completely love at first sight. The upper design follows the familiar moc boot style, but the sole has been rearranged with a Vibram Bristol sole. This gives them a more practical and stable feel, and a more boot-like appearance. The soft steer leather and suede leather are also used to give the boots a subtle, elegant smell. I was struck by this mix of leathers, a combination of sneakers and boots. I think they will look even better when they are worn in and the leather becomes crumpled up. I think I'd like to wear them with the hems of my thicker work pants tucked into the boots.
¥53,900
Authentic Shoe & Co.
Phone: 03-5808-7515
Instagram:@foot_the_coacher_official
Tokyo Legacy Half
It was raining heavily. My body temperature did not rise during the run, and my hands were shaking so badly after the finish line. However, I was able to see some of the MGC athletes and passed many friends at the turnaround. It was a fun race, somehow. After the finish, we went to Totoketo to sweat it out and had a beer in Ningyocho in the late afternoon. Oh, we might offer a "race discount" at Totokeiden. Details will be announced later.
On
On backpacks
Smart but gimmicky.
The backpack situation in trail running seems to have been perfected. If it is lightweight, fits well, and has a variable capacity depending on the distance, I feel that existing brands are no longer sufficient. In fact, I have used and compared various brands, and there is no significant difference in usability. One of the unexpected foreshadowing brands that has suddenly released backpacks is ON, which has grown to become a leading Swiss sports brand. The "Ultra Vest" was released in a pure white body.
Vest
In addition to a hydration pocket, the "Ultra Vest 10L" comes with a removable dry pack. It smartly incorporates a surprising gimmick that allows you to arrange the capacity according to your distance and essentials. In addition, adjusters are added not only to the front but also to the sides for speedy adjustment for a superior fit. Furthermore, two 500ml soft flasks and a convenient carrying case are included in the package, and every detail has been created based on feedback from elite athletes. Frankly, it's very tempting.
¥20,680
On Japan
050-3196-4189
on.com
HOKA
Hoka Wind Jacket
A jacket for any occasion.
Among running clothes, a wind jacket is one of the most useful and convenient items to have in the coming season. As the name suggests, wind jackets are designed to keep out the wind, and most of them are lightweight, windproof, and useful as a daily wear when you feel chilly. Among these jackets, I have recently become a personal fan of Hoka's "Skyflow Jacket. It is made of a lightweight ripstop material with a water-repellent finish, and its supple texture reduces friction noise during exercise, making it soft against the skin and comfortable to wear. Another advantage of the "White/Multi" color is its translucent coloring, which allows the number to be seen through. The design is plain, so it can be used for everyday jogging, trekking, racing in cold weather, or as a daily cold-weather protection. What's more, it is packable and can be stored in the chest pocket. For now, I always carry it in my bag.
¥20,350
Deckers Japan
0120-710-844
www.hoka.com/jp
Feetures
Socks by Features
Long-awaited for mountain use.
Five-toed socks are too cumbersome to wear, and the variation is too small for the tabi type. As a result, the socks I tend to wear on a daily basis are always plain socks. My favorite type of socks is "Features," which is known as the No. 1 running sock brand in the United States. Not only are these running socks comfortable to wear, but the design is stylish as well. They are the perfect brand for me, as I am dressed for running as soon as I feel like it. The long-awaited trail model from "Features" is now in the lineup. Recycled-derived fiber with quick-drying, cooling, and deodorant properties
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Wick®, a recycled fiber with quick-drying, cooling, and odor-resistant properties, is used in the design, and the left and right sides are designed to fit the entire foot differently. While maintaining the unique characteristics of the "Features" lineup, the heel and toe have been reinforced, and the cushioning has been updated with denser cushioning and other trail-oriented features. The design variations are as you can see. These mountain socks fit all styles and are sure to come in handy.
Each ¥2,750
Features
www.feetures.jp
YONEX
Yonex Running Shoes
A new option for carbon shoes.
I try to avoid wearing the same thing as other people. I want to wear something that people don't know about, so that they say, "Where did you get that? I like to wear things that people don't know about with a nonchalant expression on my face, so that I can be asked, "Where is that? Therefore, I unknowingly choose rare brands. I was surprised to find that Yonex had stimulated my appetite for such eccentric items. The company boasts an overwhelming market share in racket sports such as tennis and badminton. First and foremost, they look great. The bright mango color, the discreet brand logo, and the elastic band that prevents the laces from slipping are all in excellent color. And yet, the midsole combines two lightweight and highly resilient foams, and 3D Power Carbon, which makes full use of carbon design technology cultivated in racquet sports, is added to the interior. Combined with the rocker shape, the foot naturally moves forward for propulsive running. Moreover, the price is surprisingly reasonable. Why not choose these shoes as a new option for carbon shoes?
18,700 yen
Yonex (Japanese brand of golf club)
www.yonex.co.jp/running/
Massacrazio.
Massacre Radio," which I secretly looked forward to listening to every time, has come to an end with its 99th episode. I enjoyed their light-hearted talk about fashion and other topics, and the 20 to 30 minute program time was just right. Still, it is truly amazing that the program continued to be uploaded every week for less than a year without fail until the very end.
HYKE
Haiku MA-1
Uniforms this winter.
For the past few years, the MA-1 has been my winter uniform. I have purchased several Rothko MA-1s in different sizes and wear them differently depending on the thickness of my pants. On the one hand, I like the fact that it is reasonably priced and I can wear it without hesitation, but on the other hand, it is cheaply made and lacking in quality, which is only possible with mass-produced products.... This winter, I decided to wear something fashionable, so I picked up a Haiku item. I knew that HIKE occasionally releases men's size items in collaboration with Biotope, but this season they appeared inline. Haiku has a deep knowledge of vintage clothing, and the design is as you would expect from the brand. The fact that the inside is black instead of rescue orange is also a plus. I am sure it will be on its way soon. This will definitely be a mainstay of this winter.
¥82,500
BOWLES
03-3719-1239
www.hyke.jp
STONE ISLAND
Stone Island Down Vest
Autumn is fun and comfortable.
The heat that seemed to last forever has finally subsided, and the season has entered into autumn. It has become much cooler. Every year at this time of year, I have trouble finding something to wear, but the other day I found a down vest at "Stone Island" that looks like it would be very useful. This vest is made of ECONYL®, a recycled yarn, and is filled with high-quality down. Stone Island is particular about its dyeing process and uses a special garment-dyeing process to produce this color. The other side is chic and reversible. The price is reasonable, but it goes with a wide range of casual styles, so it will definitely come in handy if you have it in your closet. I might take this opportunity to buy one.
161,700 yen
Stone Island
03-3400-1707
www.stoneisland.com
THISISISASWEATER.
Knitwear by Disuise Acetateurs
This is a sweater.
When I heard the name of this brand, I thought it was a very honest and beautiful name. I feel that it expresses confidence in what we are making. For those who do not know, Disizu Sweater was started in 2020 by Yonetomi Textile, a knit factory established in Yamagata in 1952. What is a sweater? and sublimated it into a product appropriate for the current era. The photo shows two pieces from the "ORDINARY Series," knitted by crossing different fibers of French merino wool and cashmere into a single yarn. I picked them up because of their beautiful red and purple colors, which are actually special order colors for "District United Arrows. Once you put on the sleeves, you can be sure that your fall coordinate will be instantly upgraded.Please take a look at the "District United Arrows" blog, which started in HOUYHNHNM's in October, for more details!
30,800 each
District United Arrows
03-3479-8180
Instagram: @districtunitedarrows
BALMUDA
Balmuda Hot Plate
Deliciousness created by live entertainment.
The other day, I went to a BALMUDA new product experience event. I didn't know what to expect until the day of the event, and was surprised when I arrived at the venue. It was the "BALMUDA The Plate
Pro," a hot plate that turned conventional wisdom on its head. We were served hamburgers cooked on this hot plate right in front of us. The sound of the patties cooking, the steam rising from the plate, and the appetizing aroma. These three elements combined to stimulate all five senses, making us drool. I couldn't help but applaud when the patty was flipped over with the spatula provided (laugh). The finished hamburger was, needless to say, delicious. This is a stage more like a teppanyaki restaurant than a hot plate, where you can enjoy not only the taste but also the process of cooking. If you get one, you can be sure that your regular meals will become even more special.
¥42,900
Barmuda
www.balmuda.com
Absolutely against war.
The more I look at the TV and the Internet, the more I am disgusted by the news of war. The more I watch TV and the Internet, the more I feel depressed about the news of war, and I have no interest in reading books or listening to music. Those who say they have nothing to do with it, have you ever thought about what it means to be unhappy because you are a peace-loving person? As the saying goes, "Do what you can, even if it is hypocritical.
C.O.S.A.
Girl Queen" LP by C.O.S.A.
Much cooler rapper.
I was introduced to C.O.S.A. by either CAMPANELLA or Mai-chan, who was working at "JB'S" in Nagoya at the time. I think everyone can tell by listening to the songs that RAP is cool, and the way they act at their live shows is just great. But I was equally impressed by C.O.S.A.'s presence in the back corner of the club and his words in the interview, "I couldn't be a delinquent". Girl Queen" was released on SUMMIT in 2017 and is a compilation of 6 songs about women on beats by different beatmakers and producers (C.O.S.A., GRADIS NICE, RAMZA, Arμ-2, Riki, V Don) with no guest appearances. The album will be released as an LP in March next month. When I met C.O.S.A., he said, "Rappers with big voices and bodies are cool. When I meet C.O.S.A., I think of his words, "Rappers with big voices and big bodies are cool.
¥3,630
summit
Instagram: @summit_info
summit-shop.net/
Diaspora Skateboards
Diaspora Skate Bose Knit Cap
Fall and winter shaving measures.
Winter cold is the worst enemy of shaved heads. I trim my head with clippers about once or twice a week, but it is not uncommon for my head to get a headache immediately after trimming it because of the cold, and I feel that I catch a cold several times in one winter because of my shaved head. When that happens, inevitably, I find myself reaching for my knit cap more and more days. When I looked at the caps in my closet, all I saw were knit caps of the same shape, so I was looking for something different to change my mind, and I found this cap at Diaspora Skateboards, a store I always go to. It has a bonbon on the top of the head (what is the official name for that?) and a string underneath. I thought it might be a little too cute for me, but I remember ISSUGI was wearing a similar shape, so I thought it was OK for now. The navy-colored base, light blue and white lines, and the brand's initials are all designed in a way that makes it easy to match it with your usual outfits without thinking too much. By the way, is it correct to leave the string attached to the bottom hanging down when wearing it?
¥7,700
Diaspora Skateboards
Instagram: @diaspora_skateboards
diasporaskateboards-shop.com/
WACKO MARIA
Wacomaria's mohair knit cardigan
The ones you buy more of every year.
In summer, it's a long-sleeved shirt over a T-shirt. In the fall, I wear a cardigan over that, and in the winter, I add an outer layer, and so on. This makes me want to have a variation of cardigans for fall and winter. I feel like I buy at least one more cardigan every year, and for the past few years, when I visit Wacomaria's exhibitions, I am often allowed to choose one of the brand's standard cardigans. In particular, plain mohair knit cardigans are released in colors unique to each season, in addition to basic colors such as black.
Mustard? I liked the yellow or mustard color this year. The length of the fur and the exquisite color, which is unique to mohair, is one of the joys of wearing it in a rough and appropriate manner, and the expression changes as it develops a good taste. I admire the way cardigans are worn, or rather the overall atmosphere of the cardigans themselves, like the toothless old men on the street, and I hope to be able to wear them like that someday myself.
50,600 yen
Maria Waco
Instagram: @wackomaria_guiltyparties
wackomaria.co.jp/
OSK
OSK's zine "CATCH THE VIBS -WORM EDITION-"
Between the ordinary and the extraordinary.
At school, you meet classmates, seniors, and juniors; when you go out in the world, you meet your bosses, juniors, and business partners at work; and in a profession like mine, you meet freelancers. In everyday life, people give their real names and exchange business cards, but at clubs and live houses, in proportion to the number of toasts and handshakes, you often get to know people (all such people) whose real names, ages, and occupations you don't know. OSK keeps its lens on the artists who mainly play clubs and live houses, which are in between the everyday and the extraordinary, and on the people who come to seek music + α. I have no recollection of where & when we met, but more than once I have seen him playing around at parties with his camera lowered, emptying his wallet at dawn. The zine produced to commemorate the 10th anniversary of WORM TOKYO was carefully selected from photos taken between 2018 and 2023, and all the photos will make you feel positive not only if you were there but also if you were not. 5lack is also RAPing "I go to the CLUB with my own feet and choose my own FRIENDS - 'That's me'", isn't that right?
¥2,200
Worm Tokyo
Instagram: @wormtokyo
wormtokyo.com/
I want to go far away.
With that in mind, I had a flurry of activity this month with several overnight business trips. I had a medical checkup in between business trips, and I was very shocked when I took a Valium for the first time. That is not a good thing to do before a business trip. I have always had a weak stomach, so I really felt like I was going somewhere on the bullet train.
MOUNTAIN ROVER
Mountain Rover Zacks
Another Korean UL brand in Japan.
Korea's popularity these days is amazing. Fashion, idols, movies, dramas.... All of them seem to be quite exciting. And I've been hearing a lot about outdoor brands as well. Mountain Rover is an UL gear brand born in Korea in 2014 and just recently launched in Japan. The Tarsier series includes a 60L with aluminum frame, a 40L with adjustable back length, and a smaller 18L, but I think the 30L with detachable waist belt and back padding is the most versatile in terms of size for both city and mountain climbing activities. The fabric is made of durable and lightweight 210D Robic nylon for the main part and X-PAC for the bottom and bottom of the reinforcement points, so it is not too flimsy but lightweight. If you are looking for a versatile bag, this is the one for you.
¥31,900
interface
0467-38-7170
www.aifa.co.jp
Marmot
Marmot Anorak
A memory that doesn't exist?
I like pullovers, even though they are a pain to put on and take off. If I had to decide whether an anorak with a hood is convenient or inconvenient, I would definitely say the latter, but I find myself wanting one. This one from Marmot was a perfect fit. First of all, the color is great. The coloring is wonderful, with the austere brown with a hint of green at the points. The phrase "a memory that doesn't exist" appears in a certain comic book, but it really feels like something someone might have worn in the 90's. If you are nostalgic, you can look for it in old clothes. If you are nostalgic, you may want to look for it in old clothes, but it is difficult to find a similar color in good condition, and the stretchy fabric makes it easy to wear. The diagonal front kangaroo pocket is also a nice touch to the design. I think it would be cute even if worn by a girl!
¥16,500
marmot
marmot.com
JINS × BEAMS DESIGN
Zins × Beams Design
Various faces.
Recently, members whom I often ask to do work for me have developed eye diseases one after the other. Some of them are getting better with ophthalmology medication, while others are still in pain. People who normally wear contact lenses sometimes show up wearing glasses, which gives them a different image from their usual appearance. That's how much eyewear can change a person's impression, and the collaboration between "Zins" and "BEAMS DESIGN" has just such designs. There are eight types of eyewear: Wellington, Square, Oval, Boston, Cat Eye, Double Bridge, Round, and Thermont Brow, all of which are character-defining designs that give you a new look just by wearing them. I usually tend to choose glasses with inconspicuous colors and designs, but I have a feeling that I can enjoy many things if I have one just because of its affordable price.
13,900 each
ZINS
www.jins.com/jp/
Y(dot) BY NORDISK
Widget by Nordisk down jacket
Suddenly cold.
It has been hot for a long time, but now it suddenly feels cold. I heard the words "Super El Nino" here and there, and I even regretted wearing a T-shirt to see the fireworks at Futakotamagawa just recently. I had some outerwear with me, so I was able to get by, but I think it will get cold eventually. In such a case, I would skip all sorts of things and go for down jackets! This jacket from WYDOT by NORDISK looks heavy with the volume of down stuffed into it, but it is made of ultra-thin ripstop nylon, so it is surprisingly lightweight and comfortable to wear without stiffness in the shoulders even if you wear it loosely. The generous fit around the neck and shoulders means that it does not feel stuffy when worn. The roominess around the neck means that if you are cold, you can wear a neck gaiter, which is also a nice feature that allows you to make adjustments.
77,000 yen
Nordisk
nordisk.co.jp
