Omotesando and its surroundings, as recorded by Riko Narumi .

The city has the impression of buildings and concrete, but if you look carefully, you will notice that nature is actually everywhere, such as flowers and trees blooming on roadsides, parks, and the wind blowing off buildings. Such "nature in the city" has something in common with The North Face Purple Label's outdoor wear that fits in with the city.

Among these, the mountain parka is known as a standard item that has been a staple since the brand's birth. The fabric is a 65/35 bay head cloth, a high-density weave made from a 65:35 blend of recycled polyester and organic cotton . . The fabric is durable and functional, yet feels like cotton to the touch. It has four pockets that can easily fit a paperback book , so you don't need a bag when you go out.

Riko Narumi, clad in the brand's signature clothing, walked the streets of Omotesando, a town she is familiar with, and its surrounding area. The North Face Purple Label's key phrase is "to record the nature that can only be found in the city," and we asked Riko Narumi to record the city and its nature in her own photographs.

Narumi: When I work as an actor, I am given a role to play and I do my best to play that role according to the story of the film, but today, I was able to be natural because I was walking around the town where I usually walk.

Narumi: I have been coming to this place for a long time, so when I was asked to choose a town in Tokyo that I was familiar with, I thought this would be a good place.

Narumi: . it's changing, isn't it? If things change too much with all the new things, it can be hard for people to feel attached to them because their feelings can't keep up. Therefore, I hope that the good things will be preserved. Of course, there are some things that will never change.

Narumi: . I am nocturnal, so I rarely go out in the daytime (laughs). . So I take walks around here during the dark hours. . Today was the first time in a while that I walked in the daytime, and it was refreshing. I wondered if everyone was at work at this time of the day (laughs)! I thought (laughs).

Narumi: . When I am out and about, I am usually listening to music and thinking. . While I am in my own world in this way, when I am in a coffee shop or in a store, I may be unconsciously looking at other people.

Narumi: . I was half-truthful and half-joking when I said that I was conscious of my quota (laughs). . I took pictures of moments that I thought were beautiful, or scenery that I thought was interesting. . I shot intuitively, so it is difficult to put it into words.

Narumi: I don't take pictures anymore these days. I don't even take pictures with my cell phone. I don't back up my photos, so they disappear every time I change phones.

Narumi: I wonder why. I have ebbs and flows in terms of what I like, whether it is music or movies, and I may or may not be passionate about them at different times. . . So, there may come a time in the future when my passion for photography will be rekindled, but there is no reason for it.

Narumi: I guess it's music. In terms of genres, I like soul music, which I have always loved. Recently, I have also been listening to Japanese hip-hop music such as Jin Dogg and Jinmenusagi, and I would like to go to their live performances.

Narumi: No, it's a sub-subscription. . Nowadays, you can watch videos on Youtube, etc. very quickly. I mentioned that I hope the city will not change, but I think the newest things are very convenient in some areas.

Narumi: . yes, I am. I'm not very good at staying at home . I like to go out at night. I go out for drinks, and that kind of time gives me a chance to relax. I like to go for a walk while tipsy, and listen to my favorite music.

Narumi: I wear jeans and leather shoes on my feet most of the time . . I can walk for about an hour in leather shoes. My tastes are eclectic, and once I like something, I like it to the hilt. For example, once I decide to buy a certain brand of socks, I will always buy that brand. It's been like that for a long time. Once I trust a brand, I trust it for a long time.

Narumi: Especially for vintage music T-shirts, if I can't find what I'm looking for in a store, I look it up on the Internet and search persistently. I used to bid on vintage T-shirts at auctions, but recently I've told myself to keep it to a minimum (laughs).

Narumi: Is it a tool for self-expression? It is a way to show that there is this side to me. So it varies from day to day. It changes depending on the music I listen to and the people I meet.

Narumi: I don't usually wear this kind of outdoor clothing, so it felt very tough and fresh. . I had never been involved in outdoor activities before.

Narumi: It has lots of pockets, so it looks good for an evening stroll, with only the essentials in it. I think it would also be nice to wear with a skirt or something like I did today. . Also, if I ever go outdoors, I would like to wear this.