Almost Perfect Tokyo Podcast

Listen to how Rosemary , an accomplished illustrator/cartoonist spent her time in a creative residence in Tokyo. Rosemary Valero-O'Connell's website The "Almost Perfect Reset" book by Almost Perfect

Jonathan Chen explored Tokyo with a focus on its food scene. Jonathan's website Kichijoji SOMETIME , the jazz bar mentioned in the conversation

Listen to Rachel's story in collecting ghost stories in Tokyo. Rachel's website

Vicki Xu a.k.a. @thanksxu explores Tokyo to find inspiration. Vicki's website

Esther Morales, a character designer from Spain explores Tokyo. Esther's website Link from the conversation: Vamille (Camille Vallotton)'s Sakana Kid

A production designer creates a travel journal in Tokyo. ⁠Read Antonia's Newsletter here⁠

An abstract artist from LA explores the materials in Tokyo. Sam's website Ozu washi (The paper shop / workshop we are talking about in the podcast)

Iiris, an artist from Finland discovers Tokyo and herself. Iiris' website

We asked Emmi about her projects, new paint and what it is like to go to studio by boat every day. Emmi's website Harmonia granulated watercolor This residency was supported by Finnish Institute in Japan

A photographer from Canada rediscovers her love for photography in Tokyo. Alyssa's instagram --- useful link from the conversation Osawa Camera (where she developed her film)

Sunwoo Kim, a painter from South Korea continues to seek dodo birds in Tokyo. Sunwoo's website

Paula, an artist from Brazil explored Tokyo to discover. Paula's website Handsaw press (The riso studio that Paula went to)

Viviana Matsuda, an artist and a business person working under the name MUD WITCH, spent 2 weeks in Tokyo going to craft classes to feed her creativity. ⁠MUD WITCH

Sara Kipin chose Tokyo for her first international trip destination. Listen to her creative journey in the land of crafts and stationary. Sara's website

Listen to Deb talking about the work of making a graphic novel and their experiences in Tokyo. Deb's website Their recent graphic novel, "In Limbo"

Djamila and we talked about artists' self-discipline and many other things. Djamila's website

Philip Thomas, the founder of Contraption Company spent 2 weeks to explore the working cultures in Japan and beyond. Philip's website His post about the presentation "Rethinking work beyond the factory" -- the best coffee according to him Leaves Coffee and Glitch Coffee -- Happy listening!

An award-winning animation director Stu Livingston explores Tokyo. Stu's website --- other useful links from the conversation Adrian Hogan Fab Cafe PechaKucha Night

An colorful and fun-loving illustrator Candy spends 4 weeks in Tokyo. Candy's website Food recommendations from the conversation: Fakalo Pizza Gallery Asada Soba

An English illustrator in Tokyo. Tommy Parker explores the crafts in his residency. Tommy's website Useful links from the conversation: Kakimori (Stationary shop in the neighborhood) Sekaido (Art supply department store) Lemon Gasui (Supply shop for architects)

Sam Michell, an Mexican artist spent 3 weeks in Tokyo to get inspired and create. Sam's website Leaves Coffee (best coffee in the neighborhood according to the artist) Coffee Hasegawa (the best coffee jelly (we found it!))

Pilar Cordoba, an embroidery artist from Mexico shares how she spent her 4-week residency in Tokyo. Pilar's website useful links appeared in the conversation: Kojima Coffee Rocky (Kissa cafe) Kissa by Kissa - A book from Craig Mod Nomura Shoten (Nice bar in the area) Tokyo Pixel shop & gallery

A picture book artist Frenci Sanna shares her experience in the residency in Tokyo. Frenci's website

Sabine Pick, a brilliant collage artist from Byron Bay, Australia did, saw, made so much in her 2-weeks stay at Almost Perfect. Sabine's website Other useful links of the things/person we talked about Ooedo kotto ichi (antique market) Studio Kotonoha (caligraphy) Ella Sholtens

Experimental filmmakers Bill and Sabine spent a couple of weeks in Tokyo, busy exploring, getting inspired, and making a film without a camera. Bill's instagram Sabine's website Useful links for experimental filmmakers in Tokyo Place M Imageforum Yodobashi Camera Tokyo Photo Museum La Juteé