That’s Ko or Junghan… Depends who calling him. I usually call him Ko or he prefers me to call him Hyung (Big Bro in Korean). I knew him when I took Japanese Language Class when I moved to Tokyo in the early stage of my journey. We sat in the same row and He is … Continue reading Portrait #3
In the Studio That’s me, no. I don’t look like that anymore. How time flies~ That’s my buddy, Tani.Wondering what is he doing now~~ We’ve lost contact since we last met in 2016. Let’s go to the real shot…
Early 2019 shows a great promising to me it is going to be a new start until something unexpected happens until the year end. And we are now in the year 2021, a new norm where constant lockdown and a lot of prohibited rules cannot do as a Photographer. Especially in Malaysia. 2019 is the … Continue reading Still stuck in 2019
Year 2012, 1st month in Japan and just move into my first studio apartment. 38k yen a month located at Kasai. 15mins walk to the nearest station. I remember clearly am designing a postcard and head to 7-11 after Japanese language lesson. Print around 50 of them and send to a few Photo Agencies with … Continue reading Photography Journey in Japan
Still wandering around Tokyo, this time to the west side of Mitaka to have an unexpected long visit Studio Ghibli. After Studio Ghibli, an hour train ride including a Monorail Transfer to Tokyo’s Artificial Futuristic Island in Odaiba. Back then, I’m an avid fan of Japanese Variety show especially Mecha Ike. After exploring around Fuji … Continue reading Japan Memoir 2010 #03
My first trip to Japan and the most memorable one until now is back in 2010 where I visited Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Hiroshima and then Fukuoka for 15 days before heading back to Malaysia. I only brought 1 camera, which is Ricoh GR II with me. 2nd day in Tokyo. Everything is still fresh … Continue reading Japan Memoir #02
Back in 2010, My desire to visit Japan is very high.Without any second thought, I started to save and spend less on unwanted stuff. October 2010, with a new direct flight from Kota Kinabalu to Haneda. I depart late midnight and arrive Tokyo before the sun rises. Instead of bringing my 5D Mark II as … Continue reading Japan Memoirs 2010 #01
1st week as 2nd Generation of AYF Fellows has come to an end. First 2 days is the preparation of Commencement Ceremony for us and Most of the time is to visit most of Pasona’s Facilities around Awaji Island and get to know the person who are in charge and also hows everything work during … Continue reading 1st Week in Awaji Island, Japan
