The recently released "My Jeep®,My Life How I live with Jeep® vol.19In the "Life" section, we closely followed the life of Shoichiro Ayashi, the owner-chef of the restaurant "Life" in Yoyogihachiman, Tokyo. He showed us his tasteful lifestyle with warm furniture and cute sundries in his restaurant and house.
Shoichiro Aiba / Chef
Born in Tochigi , 1975. After graduating from high school, he went to Italy for culinary training. After returning to Japan, he worked as a manager and chef at a restaurant in Tokyo for two years before setting up his own restaurant in 2003. In 2013, he opened "LIFE son" in Sangubashi, and in 2015, "LIFE sea" in Shonan T-SITE. . He continues to propose food culture closely related to lifestyle.
I seem to like long-established brands that have been around for a long time, and I am aware that I tend to buy brands that specialize in a particular field," he said. It's not a conscious choice, but something I've noticed. Here we introduce some of Mr. Aiba's personal belongings, which strike a perfect balance between uncompromising and relaxed.
Backpack "ENDS and MEANS
. This is an item from a brand run by the designer who drew the logos for LIFE Son and LIFE Sea. I bought it because I liked its classic taste. It has a bit of a military-style design and is water-repellent, so it is also very functional. The tubular shape and capacity make it very useful. My kids used this when they went camping."
Blanket "ENDS and MEANS
. this is another item I purchased along with the backpack. I like neutral colors such as gray, and this one has a nice shade of olive. I also like the functional design.
Cooler Box "YETI
I was looking for a cooler box when I came across this one . I bought it a long time ago. I often cook on business trips, so I use it to store fish and raw meat. . It is durable and keeps the heat very well. It is a professional product, so the specs are perfect.
Rover Chair "TOOLS OF COVENTRY"
I like military designs, but I worry that if they are emphasized too much, they can be a bit overbearing . However, this item, with its mellow colors, neutralizes the military taste well and creates a gentle mood. That's what attracted me to this item.
Camera bag "Patagonia
A photographer I worked with on a shoot once had a camera bag in the same series as this one, and I was curious about it, so I looked for one at a store, but I couldn't find it.... One day I happened to see it at a Patagonia sale and bought it immediately. It is waterproof, so it can be used in the ocean or river, but I don't do anything challenging with it and use it safely (laughs).
Knife "Opinel" & Cut Board
. "I use knives both at work and at home and have several items from the same brand. . It is a brand I have trusted since I was training in Italy. Cut boards are also a familiar item in Italy. I chose this one because I thought that if I am going to use it, I would like to use something familiar. The board is made of olive wood, and each piece has a different look.
Water bottle "STANLEY
. "I like the martial design of this water bottle. . I take it with me when I go surfing and fill it with water or coffee. It holds about 1 liter, so I thought it would be better to take it with me than to buy a plastic bottle. Actually, I also have a smaller size.
Mosquito net "COGHLAN'S
There was a time when I was thinking about buying a camper because I had a longing for one, but the car I am driving now is also large, so I thought I could at least stay in the car with my son. However, it does not have a screen door, so it is difficult in the summer. I just bought this mosquito net this year and haven't used it yet, but I'm thinking of trying it out in place of a screen door when we stay in the car during the summer.
Photo_Fumihiko Ikemoto
Text_Yuichiro Tsuji
Edit_Shinri Kobayashi
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