Japan Day

 I always want what Kat is eating (in Tokyo). On New Years Day she had traditional holiday dishes; namasu and Toshikoshi Soba noodles.

I’ve been eating  noodles like a fool, sick with FOMO (The fear of missing out - an emotional response to the belief that important opportunities are being missed. FOMO can lead to feelings of unease, dissatisfaction, depression and stress) since New Years. I’ve been Soba eating noodles any which way. Finally, Echizen Tokyo TOGO, opened up after a week’s holiday. Then I didn’t see it on their menu, but got the daily special instead. What the hey. 

Next I popped into Japanese Takumi Cheesecake a block away for a framboise pastry. If you ask nicely they’ll give you a slice of their ‘nature’ cheesecake, since they only sell the entire cheesecake. They say it’s impossible to slice 🔪 

The Pyramid area and rue Saint Anne seems to be ‘Japan town/Little Tokyo’ in Paris.

Have Takumi been dropping into librairie Junko for color inspo?

It’s more or less catty-corner to them on 18 rue des Pyramids, 75001

My favorite (and only) Japanese bookstore in Paris.

And it’s not just books, though there are plenty of those.

All manner of essential (and nonessential) accessories.

Downstairs they have a plethora of art supplies and art books

That make you feel weak in the knees like these artist’s polka dot stickers in shades of Monet, Klimt and Van Gogh. I don’t know how I resisted temptation (4+€).

By the way, polka dots are Very IN, thanks to Louis Vuitton’s collab with the wonderful Yayoi Kusama. Her moving facsimile is in all their windows worldwide painting her polka dots! George too evidently has lent his ineffable image… 

I love ❤️ This quote of Kusama’s

Moving right along - the obvious thing seemed to be to hit musée Quai Branly’s Kimono exhibit just a couple of metros away (7 + 9). 

You have until 28 May to see this.

Definitely a don’t-miss

Whether you’re mad for Japanese culture

Or love exquisite Japanese design. The poster is by the master graphic artist, Ikko Tanaka.

Or a fashionista. 

Or love Japanese woodblock prints.

The exhibition was designed by London’s Victoria and Albert Museum. 

Looking back at the the kimono in all its ways, as the portrait of a resolutely modern garment, through the centuries and continents. Anyway it’s a stunning exhibition whatever your preferences. I hope you take a ‘Japan Day’ whilst visiting Paris.

Coming home Paris was overcast comme l’habitude these days. I’m going to think about Spring. Thanks for reading and sharing Parisbreakfast. My Artwork awaits you on Etsy.

🐻💋❤️Please stay dry 🙏 PBers everywhere ❤️💋🐻