View from my desk this morning.

Just got off of work, had a great day in a great outfit, tomorrow is a national holiday, and I’m gonna take it easy and watch the best Star Wars movie since the OT on the big screen (don’t @ me, sorry not sorry)👍

Today’s outfit: Beige linen/cotton blend double breasted suit. Brooks Brothers shirt. Luigi Borrelli necktie.

Today’s outfit: Gray peak lapel three piece suit. Brooks Brothers shirt. Franco Bassi tie.

Today’s outfit: A big event like the Japanese premiere of the new Super Mario movie requires the appropriate attire. Zegna tuxedo. Brooks Brothers tuxedo shirt. Tom Ford bow tie.

Three plus weeks since it debuted around the world, the Super Mario Galaxy movie opens today in Japan, and by some miracle I still remained completely unspoiled, and am about to go in totally blind.

Today’s outfit: Slightly chilly spring day in Tokyo, so the heavier fabrics come out one final time. Navy pin striped wool single breasted suit. Brooks Brothers shirt. Tom Ford gray linen tie.

Feel like I’m gonna pass out…by sheer coincidence I just met Asuka from Evangelion’s voice actress. My boss was fortunately there too, so I couldn’t nerd out *too* much, and I kept my composure. I’ve met heads of state and foreign dignitaries…but I was infinitely more star struck meeting her.

Today’s outfit: Tobacco brown single breasted suit. Brooks Brothers striped shirt. Franco Bassi necktie.

Today’s outfit: Navy pin striped single breasted suit. Brooks Brothers striped shirt. Brown shantung silk tie.

This pic of Hideaki Anno from 1999 found its way into my feed. "Beard-less" Anno gives off a "Beard-less George Lucas / Hayao Miyazaki" vibe While it may be an apocryphal story at this point, Anno apparently shaved his beard after the release of End of Evangelion in order to "move on" with his life

Today’s outfit: Beautiful spring afternoon in Tokyo, out running errands: Purple double breasted denim fabric jacket. Brooks Brothers chambray shirt. Brown linen pocket square.

Fascinating documentary from the 1960s about how menswear had evolved since the 1940s I find it fascinating that even 60+ years ago, “Slim = Modern” was still the prevailing thought in menswear This is the kind of stuff I have playing in the living room on a Sunday morning youtu.be/CEyZS9M9Psg?...

Today’s outfit: Beautiful spring afternoon in Tokyo, out running errands: Navy double breasted jersey fabric jacket. Brooks brothers salmon oxford shirt. Brown linen pocket square.

‪Today’s outfit:‬ Charcoal gray pinstripe three piece suit.‬ ‪Brooks Brothers shirt‬. ‪Tom Ford necktie‬.

Today’s Outfit: Tobacco brown linen blend double breasted suit. Brooks Brothers winchester shirt. Tom Ford necktie.

‪Today’s outfit:‬ Charcoal gray mohair suit.‬ ‪Brooks Brothers striped shirt‬. ‪Navy Franco Bassi necktie‬.

At my new job I sit next to probably the most knowledgable researcher in Japan regarding Hungarian politics. It was an incredibly englighten experience working with him to publish a report in both English and Japanese. All sorts of new and exciting things like this are thrown my way at this gig!

Today’s outfit: Beautiful spring afternoon in Tokyo, out running errands: Zegna windowpane double breasted jacket. Brooks brothers salmon oxford shirt. Brown linen pocket square.

Today’s outfit: Beautiful spring afternoon in Tokyo, out running errands: Brunello Cucinelli houndstooth linen double breasted jacket. Chambray shirt. Brown linen pocket square.

For whatever reason, this passage from David Sheff’s “Game Over” has always stuck with me, and whenever I’m working late on a Friday night in Tokyo, it always comes to mind.

Today’s outfit: Light blue striped single breasted suit. Brooks Brothers striped shirt. Tokyo Disneyland necktie.

Today’s outfit: Brown linen blend double breasted suit. Brooks Brothers winchester shirt. Franco Bassi necktie.

Today’s outfit: Navy pin striped double breasted suit. Brooks Brothers winchester shirt. Brown shantung silk tie.

Today’s outfit: Glencheck three piece suit with double breasted waistcoat. Blue Brooks Brothers shirt. Navy Tom Ford necktie.

I think I may have found Hiroshi Yamauchi’s old address and phone number in a book titled “Who’s Who in Japan・1984-85”

‪Today’s outfit:‬ Charcoal gray pinstripe three piece suit.‬ ‪Brooks Brothers striped shirt‬. ‪ Blue Tom Ford necktie‬.

Today was a monumental day. Was able to positively contribute to meaningful international dialogue. And as I step out of the office and admire the view, I get a message from one of the most famous people in the suits community, asking me to be his personal translator when he visits Tokyo. 10/10 day

To say my office for today is the prestigious Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan.

New set of Animal Crossing phone wallpapers you can only get by way of GPS check-in at Japanese convenience stores. Enjoy:

Today’s outfit: Three piece glen plaid wool suit with collared vest. Tom Ford gray gingham tab collar shirt. Huntsman brown tweed necktie.

‪Today’s outfit: Charcoal pinstripe three-piece suit.‬ ‪Brooks Brothers shirt.‬ ‪Navy Franco Bassi necktie.

Really great week at work! I met with delegates from all over the globe who want to strengthen their ties with Japan, and got to participate in some in-depth discussions with the smartest people I know. So many people working to bring about positive change! Oh and this is the view from my desk.

Just got out of fitting for my first ever “legit” tuxedo: satin lapels, satin buttons, satin trim down the legs, no jacket vent, all hallmark details of a tux Only problem is, no event to wear it to til September Don’t wanna wait that long. Do I wear it to opening night of the Mario Galaxy movie?🤵

Today’s outfit: Brown glencheck wool suit with double breasted waistcoat. Tom Ford gray gingham check tab collar shirt. Luigi Borrelli wool necktie.

Today’s outfit: Navy three piece suit. Brooks Brothers shirt. Brown Shantung silk Luigi Borrelli necktie.

24 hours later, and it happened again. I'm participating in a discussion with a foreign delegation called "Securing the High Ground"....and I literally just laughed out loud when I heard the title. My boss instantly gave me a dirty look, and now I'm going to have to explain myself...

Sat in on a panel with Japanese government officials, and one speaker had trouble pronouncing “grievances” and instead all I could hear was “grevious”. He literally said unironically "grevious amongst separatists and the concept of force", when talking about the Indo-Pacific security situation😅

Today’s outfit: Wool glencheck with blue piping double breasted suit. Brooks Brothers winchester shirt. Luigi Borrelli wool necktie.

Today’s outfit: Three piece glen plaid wool suit with collared vest. Brooks Brothers striped shirt. Huntsman tweed necktie.

Today’s outfit: Beige tweed check patterned double breasted suit. Brooks Brothers shirt. Brown shantung silk necktie.

I have a reminder set on my phone to “Check Nintendo Music Update” every Tuesday at 10am….hoping to see Super Metroid added to the service. It finally happened.

Today’s Outfit: Brown flannel single breasted suit. Brooks Brothers shirt. Luigi Borrelli wool necktie.

Today’s outfit: Double breasted flannel navy chalkstripe suit. Brooks Brothers winchester shirt. Huntsman tweed necktie.

Today’s work from home outfit: Gray wool double breasted jacket. Brooks Brothers salmon oxford shirt. Wool pocket square.

Lore dump: this is my first/favorite pair of cufflinks. I was in college and needed a new dress shirt, and French cuff shirts were the cheapest shirts at the mall. Around that time I went to Tokyo Disney Sea with classmates, and they had these for about $20. The second I put them on, they felt right

‪Today’s outfit: Charcoal pinstripe three-piece suit.‬ ‪Brooks Brothers shirt.‬ ‪Navy Franco Bassi necktie.

Today’s work from home outfit: Beige houndstooth tweed jacket. Chambray shirt. Wool pocket square.

Today’s outfit: Brown glencheck wool suit with double breasted waistcoat. Tom Ford gray gingham check tab collar shirt. Luigi Borrelli wool necktie.

The brand new Asuka short that was shown at the Evangelion 30th anniversary festival is now on YouTube: youtu.be/t6ju8O7a89g?...