My time in Japan this year (2025) was exceptional.
A land that protects culture and cares about The Soul.
Below are photos of experinces that stood out, enjoy Mt
Chanel Café, BEIGE’s Rum Baba (a Michelin location).
Naritasan Shinsho-ji omamori and park & the Kyoto made Onyx Dragon Bracelet.
Shiro Hebi, the white snake of prosperity shrine, with Priest Watanuki.
Fluffy snow in Matsumoto, one of my all time favorite locations. Here is a still image and video I took,
also wrote an album there titled Amorous Oracle and got a beautiful 6 eye Dzi.
The exceptional Matsumoto Burger.
Itoigawa time at the Fossa Magna Museum. With a boulder of beautiful jadeiete, the national stone of Japan.
I have added a new chapter from these travels to my Magatama Book.
Gran Class & Muscat Ice Cream & popcorn …
Peach Nectar from Shinshu, the longevity ambrosia of Abe no Seimei magical myths.
Godzilla Bodybuilder time with Tohma & The Diamonds …
Eating rare creations at Dior Café with my good friend and aristocratic artist,
Ayuko.
A Strawberry, Gold, Napoleon and Brûlée Parfait
いちごXブリュレパフェ in honor of my Dearest GrandMother’s Birthday.
Met Yoo, a South Korean soldier near the Navy Base and got a navy bag at the official store.
Hear a story about The Red Light via the radio episode below.
Medal / bag made in Japan & hoodie.
Got a rickshaw ride by #1 Amu to the Imperial Silversmith brothers.
A POST O’ALLS Stoker's Jacket ~ herringbone denim double indigo.
Charming Kamakura Leather crafter, Dahliacyan and his beloved French bulldog.
Excellent Argentian-Japanese Empandas and BMG Tango in Kamakura.
Sushi Jiro … hear my experience via the radio episode.
The Palace Garden and royal chrysanthemum
portrait at Yasukuni Jinja.
Dormy Golden Walls, such a relaxing onsen and atmosphere.
Reverse All Curses ~ the single from The Gold Album came out worldwide while I was in Japan.
Narita amazing monkey, longevity turtles & the wild white cat.
Borsch & Sakura, the borsch made perfectly Russian by my dear Japanese friend.
Imperial Dragon Fukagawa, the Imperial Porcelain that I love so much along with Lomonosov.
Samo the Great, McStairs, The Mask, and a Spiritual Dinner by Sumida River in the rain.
A Blessed Meeting in Ginza with Sacred Family, The Golden Mitsukoshi Cups & a wooden board handcrafted for me, something I will always cherish.