Interests
Collections
A record of works that have touched me and the thoughts they've inspired.
Anime
Spirited Away
Hayao Miyazaki / 2001
Each viewing brings new insights. Chihiro's growth in the mysterious world mirrors how we all face the unknown—that mix of fear and curiosity, and ultimately finding our own courage.
Favorite scene: Chihiro sitting on the sea train, quiet and full of hope.
Your Name
Makoto Shinkai / 2016
A master of light and shadow aesthetics. Shinkai can make everyday scenes look like dreams. This film made me start noticing the changes of light in daily life, and those overlooked beautiful moments.
Films
Little Forest Series
Jun'ichi Mori / 2014-2015
The aesthetics of slow living. Ichiko's days in Komori village remind me of the importance of stopping to observe the world. Every meal, every seasonal change deserves to be savored.
Impact: Started paying attention to food sources and connection with nature.
Our Little Sister
Hirokazu Kore-eda / 2015
Four sisters' daily life, ordinary yet warm. Kore-eda excels at capturing life's details—those unintentional moments are often the most moving.
Music
Joe Hisaishi
Studio Ghibli Film Scores
The theme from "Castle in the Sky" always reminds me of childhood dreams. Hisaishi's music has a magic that can transport you back to the most innocent times.
Ólafur Arnalds
Icelandic Neoclassical
Minimalist aesthetics. His music is perfect for quiet moments, like providing a gentle background for contemplation.
Recommendation: "Near Light" - perfect for viewing photographs.
Books
Walden
Henry David Thoreau
"I went to the woods to live deliberately." This book taught me the value of simple living and the importance of dialogue with nature.
The Art of Photography
Bruce Barnbaum
More than technical guidance, it's about how to observe the world with heart. "The best photographs are not the most technically perfect, but the most emotional."
Currently Following
- Documentary: Planet Earth series - nature's power is always awe-inspiring
- Podcasts: Content about slow living and mindfulness
- Photographers: Daido Moriyama, Nobuyoshi Araki - their unique perspectives on daily life
These works have shaped how I see the world and influenced how I record life.