“Leaving stability behind, Miho steps into risk—and destiny quietly answers”

“As technology reshaped creativity, Miho began to question who truly benefited from her labor.”

“Her art opened doors—but it also revealed the quiet violence of the workplace.” Miho interviewed at an advertising agency in Fukuoka. Although she had hoped to remain in Tokyo after graduating from university, her parents strongly urged her to return home. Teaching high school art was one option, but Miho chose instead to pursue a creative position within the local art industry. The interview itself went smoothly—her art school background likely left a strong impression. Aft

“Tokyo fed her eyes, her ears, and her courage—until art and life became inseparable.” Miho’s university days pulsed with creativity. Between classes, she wandered through vintage clothing stores and idiosyncratic shops, sharpening her own distinctive sense of style. She was captivated by the avant-garde designers Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Garçons and Yohji Yamamoto of Y’s—figures who had sent shockwaves through the global fashion world after their Paris Fashion Week debuts i

"From superstition to self-discovery, Miho dives into a world of fearless expression and thrilling independence." Results day arrived. Scanning the posted panel intently, Miho finally spotted her exam number among hundreds of passersby. Clapping her hands joyfully alongside her senior companion, she was relieved—the old superstition about failing if you fall beforehand had not applied. Months later, Miho stood on the campus of the prestigious Tokyo art university. Observing t

"A nerve-wracking day of exams, where skill, focus, and courage are tested under the glare of sunlight and expectation." The art university Miho applied to had an extremely high applicant-to-admission ratio, making it a formidable challenge. Some students even attended cram schools for six years in pursuit of success. Unable to conceal her nerves, Miho caused a small mishap for her accompanying upperclassman. An old Japanese superstition warns against missteps before importan

"A young artist leaves home for the first time, confronting the thrill and fear of stepping into the unknown." Miho’s high school days flew by like an arrow. One day, her parents were summoned to Teacher Abe’s studio for a three-way meeting about her future. “While Miho has shown remarkable artistic growth, her exam scores barely meet the threshold for acceptance to her desired art schools,” Abe explained. “Still, shall we give it a try?” Miho’s parents, civil servants with m

"From solitude to self-expression, a young artist discovers the transformative power of passion." During Miho’s lonely childhood, frequently missing school due to illness, she struggled to make friends and often spent recesses alone. Participating in gym class was difficult, so she would watch her energetic classmates running around. Whenever she glimpsed the local rice fields or abandoned coal mines, a sense of ominous dread—almost terror—would wash over her. Nightfall was e

"In the quiet of a countryside studio, a young artist discovers a world beyond the page." Elderly painter Teacher Abe, whom Miho’s art teacher had recommended, turned out to be an eccentric gentleman with a studio in the countryside. A tall, white-haired man with a dignified face welcomed Miho and gave her a tour of his studio. Inside the spacious, white-walled room, natural light poured through large windows. Canvases in progress sat casually atop well-worn easels, and plast

"Even in quiet isolation, a child’s imagination can blaze brighter than the world outside." One may wonder—why did Miho choose to pursue art at such a young age? During her quiet, modest childhood, Miho was often sick and frequently hospitalized, spending long stretches of time alone at school. She found solace in immersing herself in her own world, listening for hours to the music spinning on the record player her father had bought her. While many of her peers were obsessed

“Every stitch, every flavor, tells a story of a childhood steeped in creativity.” Today, we'd like to introduce a more personal side of our team: Chef Miho. From an early age, she was drawn to making things, growing up in an environment that nurtured her curiosity and talent. Her father worked as a civil servant, while her mother ran the school cafeteria as head chef. During her playful childhood, Miho was lovingly cared for by her grandmother. At the time, her grandmother wo