A Tribute to the Little Michael

Thank you, Michael. We love you.

I heart SIX

A new T-shirt design for the season, "I heart SIX".  If you know what I mean, ...

Design and photo by Ron Patane. 

Hug Heaven's new film released!!!

君枝物語 - kimie's story

Congratulation, Kimie and Akira!

君枝物語 - Kimie's Story

Click here to view the film. (7 mins)

This film is the story of my friend, Kimie.

It was shown for the first time at her wedding reception in May 16th. 2009, in Tokyo.

It was created by Hugheaven as a congratulation to them.

Connecticut Slice: Tony's Birthday: 2009

Tony was born in Italy. He has immigrated to the USA when he was 19.  Next to him is his sister.  
To view the full coverage of the day, Please visit my flickr Slideshow, or Thumbnails.

Midori Sushi Trip to Umegaoka, Tokyo

mama, amerika-jin, mariko-obachan.

I always miss going to this restaurant in Tokyo. It makes everybody happy...our favorite sushi restaurant in Tokyo. The best value!

To view the full coverage of the night, visit my flickr:  Slideshow, or thumbnails.

Japan Trip 5/07-5/28/2009

This is the church Kimie and Akira had their wedding ceremony at, "Tokyo Cathedral" in Mejiro, Tokyo. The building was designed by Kenzo Tange, one of the most influential Japanese architects. The church was built in 1964.

Ron's BDAY KARAOKE PARTY - 2009.03.21

So many great moments!!! Thank you everyone!
To view a full coverage of the night, visit my flickr slideshow, or thumnails.

Tokyo gals from early 90's....

One summer night in the early 90's. At some club in Shinjuku, Tokyo.  My high school days.  こわい〜

Since then, two are in NYC, one lived in Miami, one is in Berlin, one is a web designer, one is an interior designer, one got married with G.I. in Yokosuka, one gave a birth of twins, one runs a million-dollar business... as far as I know.

Phi-Phi Island's Underwater

Almost 2 years ago, Ron and I took a trip to Thailand for the first time. In phi-phi island, we hired a boat and a guy for a day to visit unseen world of underwater.  Water was so warm that I never felt cold.  It was quite a surreal experience over all.  

To see the full coverage, visit my flickr slideshow, or thumbnails.

Kinship

My brother Taro, and his family, Junet chan and Yuka chan, picking their lunch.

Oneta's Xmas Party 2008

Jima family at Oneta' Xmas party.  Oneta creates a special atmosphere where you feel like you are invited to your friend's BD party when you were 5 years old. Warm and peaceful time. 

To see a full coverage of this event, visit my flickr slideshow or thumnails.