Style 07: Arata Funayama It will be close to your lifestyle.
PROFILE
Based in Nagano, Japan, he is a photographer and visual/graphic designer. He lives in the mountains, and his daily routine is to take walks in the unpaved area around his house.
Instagram:@arata_funayama
How did you feel when you tried on "Kiu"?
I liked the design very much. It's hard to choose rainwear as a fashion item, but this was a great design for everyday use, from the silhouette to the details on the zipper and sleeves.
Why did you choose this item?
Ponchos are, of course, loose-fitting. However, in the mountains of Nagano, where I usually live, this looseness often has a detrimental effect. When I walk on narrow mountain paths, I tend to get stuck. In that sense, I thought this model, which is slim, long, has sleeves, and has no extra fabric, would be perfect for my life.
What kind of situations would you like to wear it in Nagano?
My house is in the mountains. It is the kind of place where there are no trails. I usually like to go for walks there, so with this camera, I can go out even on rainy days without hesitation. I like taking pictures because of my profession, so I would like to take pictures that can only be taken on rainy days.
I heard some people say they wish they had pants...?
Yes, I know, I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not! Even though it is long, the range of protection from rain is limited, so I would really like to have a pair of pants that can be used as a set-up with this. I sometimes have to squat for shoots, so this is necessary for photographers. I'm hoping for the best! (Laughs)
