."I only have the bare necessities. Ben, an editor with such a firm policy, uses a notepad, pen, and camera for interviews as his work tools. He does not carry a computer when he goes out. Instead, he says, "It's important to meet people and exchange useful information. I can write manuscripts and search the Internet after I get home," he says.
02 BEN DAVIS
Ben Davis / Editor
Interested in Japanese culture since childhood, he moved to Japan alone from Australia at the age of 24. After working as a farmer in a rural area, he moved to Tokyo. Since then, he has worked as a freelance editor, directing content for brands and writing and contributing articles to magazines and web media in Japan and abroad.
DOMKE camera bag, 2. POSTALCO business card holder, 3. POSTALCO memo pad, 4. Muji water-based pen, 5. Canon SLR camera, 6. Camera battery, 7. SD memory card, 8. VICTORINOX watch, 9. GARÇONS wallet, 10. VICTORINOX multi-tool, 11. UNITED ARROWS handkerchief
The philosophy of minimalist functionality that goes along with multi-tools.
Spartanlite ￥5,800
."Recently, I have been traveling a lot by bicycle, so my luggage has become more compact than before. However, I don't want that to interfere with my daily life, so I keep a minimalist selection of necessary and functional items. This stance is also shared by Victorinox's multi-tools, which are compact and have all the necessary functions.
I.N.O.X. Titanium,43mm ￥90,000
He also likes the fact that the watch is gray. A black watch makes me feel a little heavy, but this color is elegant and light. But this color is elegant and light. Classy is a value he holds dear, and it is also shared in his choice of handkerchiefs and wallets.
The first Victorinox he ever owned was also a multi-tool. The small light makes it easy to find my bag and use at night.