2. GIFT
The second gift was probably as decisive as the first one. I’ve got it from a stranger. We spent one afternoon together visiting an exhibition and talking about Japan. At the end of the day he gave me the ultimate book about Japan “Empire of the Signs” by Roland Barthes. Likely the best “travel guide” that has been written.
1. GIFT
The journey to Japan started long time ago with a gift I’ve got from a friend. She buys presents without knowing for whom they are meant and saves them in her gift box where they wait to be given. I love the idea so much that this small Japanese scissors have been destined for me and I love the bizarre shape, the signs which try to speak to me, and the alluring packaging.