Almost Perfect Tokyo Podcast

Listen to Kero's creative journey where he had his first solo exhibition in Tokyo using AR and many more tools. Kero's instagram also some printing tips in Tokyo ACCEA (in JP) 711 multicopy printer (711 and other convenience stores have self printing services in Japan. )

Listen to artist Armando Mesías talking about planning and "non"planning of an artist in residence, and many more. Armando's website

A filmmaker Robbert Doelwijt Jr. explores film and design as a way to create immersive experiences in Tokyo. Robbert's website The Ted Talk from Stephen Sagmeister "The power of time off"

Jenny Yu, an illustrator/background artist spent 2 weeks in Tokyo to explore the city and her creative career. Jenny's website

Valeria Mata, a social anthropologist from Mexico spent 2 weeks in Tokyo researching "food gift culture" in Japan. Valeria's website

Listen to Shuhua Xiong talks about the line between illustrators and artists, her love for sento (bath house) and art supply shops in Tokyo you can't miss. Shuhua Xiong's website Her residency fellow, Valeria Mata (researcher and social anthropologist) 's website Art supply shops in Tokyo (some websites are only in Japanese. You can translate on browser.) Sekaido Tools Lemon

Kat Cearns and us talking about balancing life/work and other things, but mostly about cats. Kat's website

A sun of colors, Soleé came to Almost Perfect! She shares her experiences in Tokyo exploring the city but also her creative career. Soleé Darrell's website Miyuki Factory

Listen to the inspiring stories that Dan and Dushka have to tell to all the creatives. Keywords: creative life and career, business vs creative, Japanese aviation history, artistic confidence, otaku (maniac) culture, and many more Dan's website Dushka's instagram Their interview on State of Tokyo

Listen to Ella's story about her life, creative career and her adventures in Tokyo. Ella's website

Camille Vallotton, aka Vamille, explored Tokyo and other cities in Japan following her passion for comic. Do not miss her recommended restaurants in the Taito area too! (see below for links. You're welcome!) Vamille's website Other links of people/places we talked about Joost Swarte Ella Sholtens Baluko (new laundromat in the hood) Coffee Wrights (Great coffee.) Axisss Tokyo (Cafe with gre...

Izzy Burton, an award-winning director, illustrator, and an artist from Brighton, UK explored and worked in Tokyo to focus on her new story of "a food truck bear". Izzy's website

Kristen, an independent curator and consultant spent one month in Tokyo to explore the topics her curiosity led to. Listen to her multi-tasking journey to renew her website " Say Hi To " while preparing the show " Urban Aquatica " at Almost Perfect. Kristen's instagram Other useful links from the conversation Patio Workshop -woodwork Showcase Tokyo -architectural tour Kabuk...

Mireia, an industry designer from Barcelona explores the world of "self-illuminating-objects" using Japanese washi papers in Tokyo. Mireia's website other useful links Plus Minus Zero Balmuda Balmuda USA

Listen to what Anja Giese, an artist and graphic designer, had to say about tonic espresso, her fascination to electric cables and dedicating a month for a passion project.   Anja Giese The book about Japanese color palette (Link to Amazon Japan)

Johnny Nghiem, a Berlin-based photographer and video director shares his ideas about art, cooking and creatives' lives. Johnny's website Johnny's residency fellow, Anja Giese's website The infamous and beloved Ameyoko area

Wyatt Clough, a filmmaker from Canada did a research residency at Almost Perfect to make a documentary about artists in the city. He shares Japan border entry tips(as of November 2022) and his experiences in Tokyo. Q. "What makes an artist an artist?" Wyatt Clough userul link: My SOS

Diane Wang , a paper artist from San Francisco, US, had 3 weeks in Tokyo to wonder around the paper shops and experiment with her craft. You can listen to her views about handling tech job at the same time with her analog art, her favorite paper shops, and some gluten free tips in Tokyo. Useful links: Her favorite paper shops Ozu Washi Matsuya (website in JP) Itoya Sekaido (website in JP) Takeo Ma...

Catherine Pearson is a Swiss illustrator who spent a month in Tokyo to create her show "Happy Hell", working together with some local artisans. She shares her experience and learnings for her creative career. Catherine's website People/places that we mention in the episode: Fakalo Pizza Gallery (We call him "Napo-san" or "Pizza guy") Grace Lee (Tokyo-based illustrator) Patio Workshop (Woodwork. We...

Alexandria Hall is an illustrator and muralist from Tennessee, US. She spent a month away from her busy usual life in the summer of 2022 to create without pressure and expectation.  Alexandria's website Paper tape brand MT Lab

Iris van den Akker, an illustrator and 2D animator from the Netherlands, spent 3 weeks at Almost Perfect residency in Tokyo in the summer of 2022. She shares her creative experience and a tip to make friends in a new city. Iris's website MOD in Ginza (article on TimeOut) MUJI Hotel in Ginza This is us: Almost Perfect 

We interview Sandra Golay and Alex Armand from Get It Studio, a creative duo from Switzerland. They came to Almost Perfect in the summer of 2022 to do a project about Nakagin Capsule Tower, a symbolic building of metabolism architecture movement.  Here they share the difference between client projects and personal projects, and a process to trust yourselves in creative career. LINKS Get It St...

Martyna Alexander is a painter from US, decided to spend 3 weeks at Almost Perfect creative residency in Tokyo to explore the city and her creativity. She shares her path, passion for sustainability and how to work in a community. LINKS Martyna's website and Instagram "Go Lightly: How to travel without hurting the planet" by Nina Karnikowski  Our friend Paco's woodwork workshop Patio Workshop