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Seattle has long been rich in asian cuisines such as Thai, Korean and Vietnamese, but Japanese food has been slow to take root. Being obsessed with Japanese culture and cuisine, we wanted to help change this. At boom, we offer fresh ingredients, and recipes that are authentically Japanese or inspired by trends that we have noticed during our travels and dining in Tokyo. From hot soup and noodles, to items prepared on the wok, to chilled noodle dishes, to a variety of small plates, we hope we have created a healthy range of options for everyone. In Japan today there is a popular term, "my boom" that means, "The thing I am currently obsessed with." Our "my boom" is Japanese cuisine, and we are grateful to you for letting us create our food for you.

Hiroshi's Restaurant & Catering service: 2501 Eastlake Ave. E., Seattle WA 98102

Hiroshi's Restaurant opened its door on April 8, 2002, after serving the residents in the Puget Sound area through catering service of its signature "SUSHI & ROLL" along with a variety of JAPANESE CUISINE since 1997. Even if your guestsare not familiar with Japanese cuisine, we can always arrange it according to your request.

No. 20th ~ Dec. 23, 2011 Glenn Richards Asian Gallery. Address: 964 Denny Way Seattle WA 98109

Mingei Pottery Show with Lighting Designs by: Yuri Kinoshita

Momiji is a hand-crafted Japanese restaurant located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Our menu features sushi, omakase and other traditional Japanese foods prepared from great Northwest ingredients. Our courtyard will be an oasis in the bustling neighborhood.

Umi Sake House Restaurant:

Atmosphere Umi is a sophisticated twist on the Japanese Izakaya style restaurant of informal eating and drinking. The interior design of the restaurant mirrors a Japanese country house, including a "front" and "back" porch. Menu Highlights the sake list through a wide range of Japanese and Pan-Asian dishes, sushi rolls and raw bar Wine List & Beverages Featuring more than 45 premium sakes, extensive wine and beer selection, and specialty cocktails

SAM - Seattle Art Museum:

From its early 20th-century roots as the Seattle Fine Arts Society to its growth into an internationally renowned museum with three distinct venues, explore how the Seattle Art Museum evolved into a vital Seattle institution.

Seattle Master Sushi Chef: Shiro Kashiba - Shiro's Sushi Restaurant:

Iconic sushi chef of Seattle, being two time Jamese Beard nominee and profiled in many major periodical and newspaper including Bon Appetit, The New York Times, and USA Today. His restaurants are permanent fixtures in Zagat's restaurant guides.

Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects

One of the best renown architectural firm in the United States with offices in Oregon, California and New York. My lighting is in the reception desk entering the ZGF Seattle office.

MITHUN: Architectural Firm

June 23, 2011 ~ August 15, 2011

A national leader in sustainable design and urbanism since 1949, we look for and find connections — the universal in the specific, and ways to balance the human and natural worlds. Our work is an innovative blend of design, technology and nature to create places that excel in beauty, spirit, and performance.

The Moore Theater: "Shinkai," 60th Honor Awards - Washington Architecture:

The History of The Moore Theatre: Built in 1907, the Moore Theatre is the oldest remaining theatre in Seattle. The original owner, James A. Moore, was a flamboyant developer responsible for many of the early homes and structures in downtown Seattle and Capitol Hill. The first building on the regraded Second Avenue, the Moore created a general shift away from Pioneer Square as the central business district while firmly establishing Second Avenue as the "film/theatre district" for Seattle. Architect E.W. Houghton gave the theatre a simple exterior with Italian and Byzantine terra-cotta details, while focusing much of the visual beauty on an opulent interior. Hailed as one of the most beautiful and completely equipped playhouses in the United States, the Moore boasted a grand lobby with mosaic floors, marble, onyx, carved wood, stained glass, and metal. There was also a ceiling fresco in old rose, cream and gold. Beams were supported by Muses representing Drama and Music. The theatre interior was resplendent with clusters of lights, rich hangings, and stained-glass paneling.

“Woven Light”at White Sage Studio, Seattle,WA.

"Interwoven" at Willow Gallery, Walla Walla, WA. Willow Art Gallery

Willow represents six of the Walla Walla Valley’s finest contemporary artists and independent designers whose works cover a wide range of mixed media.  Also showcased in the gallery is a permanent, changing collection of local and regional guest artists.  Please enjoy the artist portfolios of artworks and the photo galleries of art events held in the gallery.

Kyoto Art & Antique : April 28th ~ May 8th 20011, 11 A.M. ~ 7 P.M.

This year in collaboration with a great Japanese craftsman Mr. Tom Misciagna (206) 375-8826, I introduced my new lighting of a Japanese tea house called, " Fresh Breeze."

Miro Tea

We are an independently-owned tea cafe located in Seattle WA. We are dedicated to encouraging your love and enjoyment of high-quality tea. Our mission is to introduce tea as a beverage of choice to a city zombified by coffee. By demonstrating the unrivaled selection, taste, history, health of the tea leaf, we hope it will better your understanding and appreciation of tea.

The Corson Building

The Corson Building is a home, a restaurant, and a community. Dedicated to food and its direct connection to celebration, community, and culture. Providing one of the few human experiences we all have in common. Eating. Sharing at the table, we can open up our senses and our consciences to our place in the world, along with the place of our neighbors.

The Corson Building runs on a system of organic processes. Built on a foundation of relationships with our community of friends and teachers, hunters and farmers, importers and foragers, wine makers, fishermen, builders, artists, and activists, we work to celebrate food and the daily nourishment it provides.

All days are different at The Corson Building. Whether it's a menu for our dinners, a fundraiser, a cooking or wine workshop, an event, wedding, or just a good old party, we embrace this organic process, so within each day we can rejoice and reconnect with all who are involved.

Kobo Art Garden Gallery: Article in the PI:

KOBOmeans " studio" and KOBO nushi means "studio owner" in Japanese. Located in downtown Seattle at the Pike Place Market.

Sushi Kappo Tamura:

Using local and seasonal ingredients is the most important element in Japanese cuisine. It also has become the primary principle for the international culinary community. With commitment to that philosophy, Tamura features seasonal ingredients of the Pacific Northwest in authentic Japanese preparation.

Tamura is a Kappo style Japanese restaurant where food is prepared in an open kitchen and served quickly in a lively environment where staff and guests talk about the food and beyond. Our goal is to become the very best restaurant to our guests by getting to know them and serving them in a personable yet professional manner.

"Nebula," Exhibition & Lecture at Chikurakken the Whitman College Sheehan Gallery

Nov 3- Dec 19 2008 Nebula〜 At last I fulfilled my dream paper "Nebula"with the artistry of paper maker Kayo Toko from Kyoto and Walla Walla natural beauty this past Aug. Exhibition of 5 works,including 2 works from New papers. AD: At Chikurakken The Whitman college Sheehan gallery Tea Room Opening Reception: Monday,November 3, 19:00pm〜

Ping in old China town in Portland Oregon:

Chef Andy Ricker and his partners took over a building previously occupied by a Chinese restaurant with one of the best names ever: Hung Far Low. Ping is way far better, so ambitious its mere presence is revitalizing Portland's Chinatown. Ricker has assembled a menu that's multi-Asian, not Asian-fusion, the dishes rigorously executed and tasting uncannily authentic—there isn't much kowtowing to the West.

Miyabi Sushi Japanese Restaurant - 16820 Southcenter Parkway Tukwila, Washington 98188

Yout Host and master Chef Masa-san has been sculpting exquisite Japanese cuisine in Tokyo and Seattle since 1990.