Off to Japan

I am going back to Japan from tomorrow 20 Nov. and will be back in 2 month time.
I will re-open my Etsy shop once I arrive in Japan.
I am going to stock up kimono at antique markets and enjoy autumn colours while they last.

The photo was taken at Komyo-in, a sub temple of Tofuku-ji. This garden was designed by my favourite garden designer, Mirei Shigemori.

Japanese film: I wish (奇跡) by Hirokazu Koreeda

This is one of the films selected for Brisbane International Film Festival.
This is lighthearted film about young brothers seperated by parents' divorce dream about reunion.
I enjoyed a lot the witty conversations by real life brothers Koki Maeda and Oshiro Maeda, who works as a professional comedian duo.
All the more, the casts are mostly my favourite actors and actresses.

It's very delightful and uplifting film not just for kids, but also for adults.

Yayoi Kusama- Look now, See Forever exhibition @GOMA, Brisbane

 ↑↓Photos are from GOMA website.

Interactive space where kids can enjoy

Yayoi Kusama's exhibitions at GOMA, Brisbane (admission free. 19Nov 2011-11 March 2012)

We joined the curator's perspective tour this morning, which gave us good understanding about the current exhibiton and the artist itself.

It's a small exhibition but very colourful and fun. It's worth a visit.  

Victorian button necklaces

 I have listed some necklaces composed of antique Victorian buttons, vintage and contemporary components. These are one of a kind necklaces and great for gifts!
Please visit my Etsy site for the details.

Autumn photo clips from Uji

 Uji river in the morning

 My sister and nephew on Asagiri bridge

 Tiny chrysanthemum flowers

Ujigami shrine

 Nanten

 A cat and autumn colours

Daikichi mountain

All these photos were taken in Uji last year (late November). When I visit Kyoto, I usually stay in Uji where my sister's family live.

Uji is not famous for autumn colours, but still lovely place to feel autumn. 

 

New listings: vintage inspired earrings

Thank you for everyone stopping by my stall last Sunday. It was a nice day for it.

I have listed 6 vintage inspired earrings today. All of them are using both vintage and contemporary components, so quite unique. Please visit my Etsy shop for details.

The 15th Japanese film festival: Yamakoshi- The Recovery of a Tiny Japanese Village

Among four films shown during 15th Japanese film festival, hosted by Consulate General of Japan in Brisbane, I instantly thought this was the film I should watch.

Other three films are major films, and I could probably rent DVDs in Japan if I want, but it would be unlikely to have a chance to watch this documentary film if I missed this chance. That's one reason I chose this film. The other reason is that the film is about recovery of a village from The Great Chuetsu Earthquake in Japan, which naturally made me think about the Great East Japan Earthquake in Japan. I wanted to see how people lived on their lives when The Chuetsu Earthquake happened.

I was moved by people's toughness and positive attitude towards the recovery. This beautiful village, set in a deep mountainous area, still keeps old tradition and customs. People help each other in every occasions and they get toghether at various sacred events. One young guy who lives in the village said "It is like a big family. It's great"  I was able to feel the warmth that you wouldn't get in city lives.

This film is highy recommended not just to learn about recovery from the earthquake but to know about Japanese traditional life styles which lost in most parts of Japan.

Official website: 1000年の山古志
Review: Twitch film

Suitcase Rummage this Sunday Nov 6, 2011

Suitcase Rummage this Sunday Nov 6.
This is going to be the last market for me this year, as I am going to Japan for couple of month.

This time, I am selling some Japanese vintage items which I want to find homes for.
Especailly the geisha cup. (Yellow enamel plates are not Japanese vintage)
I sell my kimono creations and original jewellery, too.

Please drop by and say hello.

Unique button necklaces

I have just created these four button necklaces.
These would make great gifts for those who want to be different.
Please check the details on my Etsy site.