“Un parfum d’aventure et de poésie s’évade à l’infini de chaque tasse de thé”* (Henri Mariage) Afternoon tea is generally associated with British tradition. French would not be French to Continue Reading
Sometimes all it takes is one random turn, losing your way, or a small fortunate accident (aka serendipity). That was more or less how I ended up in a quiet Continue Reading
“So you get an idea. A stupid idea but you like it.” (Frank Gehry, Manifesto) Japan is a country of norms and rules, some written and even more implicit that Continue Reading
“The discovery of a wine is of greater moment than the discovery of a constellation. The universe is too full of stars.” (Benjamin Franklin) Good food is nice, good food Continue Reading
Do you know one thing that New York, Paris and Tokyo have in common? Any ideas? A hint: it has to do with 3 L’s, i.e. Lady, Light, and Liberty. Continue Reading
If you happen to be around in Tokyo, one event you must consider is Tokyo Motor Show. 44th edition is open to public from October 30 to November 8, inclusive. Continue Reading
The story starts in 1885, when Gustave Eiffel’s design was selected as the monument to be built for the World’s Fair of 1889, to celebrate 100 years since the French Continue Reading
I told you once it was a strange feeling to leave Paris after the years spent here. Coming back (or passing by) feels equally weird. Now you are a guest Continue Reading
They say the world was created in seven days. Try to guess how long does it take to build a city from scratch? Believe it or not, but it can Continue Reading
Summer time and the livin’ is easy…. sings Ella Fitzgerald. Well, not exactly so in Japan. Summertime is not easy for Japanese and even more so for foreigners. Heat and Continue Reading