Electrox Japan 2015

Posting these photos from Electrox Japan 2015, like, 2 days late but... I had to post them. This is a New Year's EDM festival held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba prefecture. My first music festival, gone on impulse even though I wasn't planning on it until the last moment. So much color, so many good vibrations, sounds, and words. Music can unite us all, even though there are so many genres out there. AlunaGeorge and above&beyond are definitely favorites.

Electrox 2015の風景をカメラで押さえてきました。やっぱり、その場にいないと感じられないものがたくさんあった。すごいギリギリだったけど、行って本当に良かった。

Love,

Samantha

searching for inner peace - kamakura

 

 

 

 

Yesterday, I spent my Saturday morning observing and exploring the temples in Kamakura, Engakuji and Tokeiji to be exact. It was a bit gloomy and showering with rain in the morning, but soon became sunny by the afternoon. My first stop at Engakuji had me huffing and panting slightly at the end when I went to see the Ogane Bonsho, the temple bell gong, the largest in the monastery. After my little hike, I enjoyed the amazing view of Kamakura before I made my next stop at Tokeiji. Tokeiji, to me, was more like a beautiful garden than a temple - the last few photos of the temple are my favorites of the day.

 

 

Was I able to find inner peace? I don't know, but it was a great experience that left me refreshed and energized for another work week ahead.

 

 

 

Have a great week everyone!

 

 

 

 

 

Love,

 

Samantha Mariko

you and me

(Outfit 1 top: Rimo; jeans: Le Ciel Bleu; bracelet: Giles and Brother; heels: Zara)

(Outfit 2 top: Kaitlyn; skirt: H&M; heels: Target)

photos by Masatoshi Ueno

Hair & makeup by Kenji Nojima

This is probably one of the most interesting places I've done a photo shoot. We were able to use this little cafe in Shimo-kitazawa freely because of the photographer. And I loved the cute props he brought for the shoot - a portable record player, his vinyl collection, old magazines and photo books. It's just too bad the roller skates were too small...but I definitely enjoyed this music-themed shoot. Next time I'm bringing my headphones.

A song I'm currently hooked on:

Love,

Samantha Mariko