FEATURE | TIE UP

Translated By DeepL

Your Yak Pack fits into every lifestyle.
your life, your yakpak

Your Yak Pack fits into every lifestyle.

Simple is good. The things you love and truly use every day are the things that blend naturally into your daily life. YAKPAK quietly accompanies your individuality. How do three people living in modern Tokyo use this lifestyle brand born in Brooklyn, New York?

Style 02.
Sae Oiwa

To be free to move at any time.

- Sae, what do you put in your "Yak Pack"?

Sae:I always have a lot of luggage with me, and I'm happy to have the capacity because I put a lot of stuff in it: computer, phone, charger, wallet, hand cream, etc. I feel uneasy if I don't have my computer with me at all times, whether I'm in college classes or not. This one has a thick strap, so it's easy to carry even with heavy things in it. Also, I often don't stick an umbrella in the rain, so the water repellent feature is just right (laughs).

- What about the design?

Sae:I liked the simple and soft look without being too assertive. Today's outfit is mostly black, but I usually wear a variety of colors, so it would be easy to match even on such occasions. It's a shade that blends in easily.

- is a brand with its roots in New York, and you studied in New York, didn't you?

Sae:Until last year, I lived alone in East Harlem, which is not a very safe area. I think New York is a place where the words "freedom" and "chaos" best fit. There is danger, but more often than not, I felt positive energy. Each person I met had his or her own passion and was working toward it. I was also very inspired. ALLEY CATS is a breakfast restaurant. CATS" is a breakfast restaurant where some customers eat burgers and drink beer from 8:00 AM. There is a bit of freedom in a good way, and it is a comfortable place for both customers and workers.

- We were told that this restaurant has many unique staff members who are involved in a variety of activities.

Sae:I studied abroad in Canada when I was in high school, and after returning to Japan, I began to question Japanese society. Since returning to Japan, I have been questioning Japanese society. a group that considers and communicates social issues from a global perspective. I would like to continue this activity even after I graduate from university.

PROFILE

Sae Oiwa
Alley Cats" Staff

After studying abroad in Canada and the U.S., she is currently attending university in Tokyo while working as a staff member at the morning diner "Alley Cats" in Yutenji, and runs "You(th)Rock! She also shares her daily life through her vlog.
Instagram: @saeoiwa

INFORMATION

【 product inquiries]

URBAN RESEARCH DOORS LUMINE Shinjuku

050-2017-9062
https://www.urban-research.co.jp/shop/store4/3_24/

【YAKPAK product inquiries]

YAKPAK Official Site

https://yakpak.co.jp/