THREE TOKYO-AREA FRIENDS and the clothes they live in
Battenwear is made for the adventure. Of course, our brand DNA is rooted in the outdoors, but we believe in gear that transitions well from the mountains to the restaurant, from the beach to the subway, and everywhere in between. After all, adventure can be found wherever you go, so why not always be ready for it?
Recently, we had the chance to spend some time with three friends in their places of everyday adventure: Takeshi Osumi at his restaurant HOUSE in Ikejiri-Ohashi, Tetsuya Yogi at his vintage shop in Gakugei-daigaku, and Kyosuke Karube at his salon HAIR CALIFORNIA in Shonan.
We asked them about work, travel, useful pockets, movies—and what adventure means to them.
KYOSUKE KARUBE of HAIR CALIFORNIA
Kyosuke lives and works in Tsujido Kaigan in Shonan, where he runs HAIR CALIFORNIA, a private salon for surfers. His studio is downstairs, his home is upstairs, and the ocean is close by.
Things you don't travel without?
I always bring a camera and a book. A photograph you take without thinking much about it can bring back memories later. And I like opening a book somewhere away from home, surrounded by the different atmosphere of a new place.
A movie that stayed with you?
The Endless Summer. I love the imagery, the music, and the feeling of travel. Every summer, I want to watch it again. Chasing waves and an endless summer—that really is my dream.
What does adventure mean to you?
In my twenties and thirties, I didn't think too much about what was ahead. I was always taking on challenges that felt like adventures. Since turning forty, I haven't gone on as many big adventures, but I still try to break out of my shell—even just a little—and expand my world. That's something I never want to lose.
TETSUYA YOGI of YOGGY USED CLOTHING
Tetsuya lives in Ota and works at his vintage clothing shop in Gakugei-daigaku. On his commute, he listens to Blue Ocean on Tokyo FM.
Do you travel?
I travel occasionally. I like Vietnam. I always bring sandals that dry quickly. I like not having to worry about them getting wet—that makes them essential for traveling.
A movie that stayed with you?
A Moment to Remember.
What does adventure mean to you?
Anxiety, anxiety, anxiety—and then fun. There can be a lot of uncertainty, but you also get experiences and a sense of accomplishment that you couldn't get anywhere else. I think that's what makes adventure interesting.
TAKESHI OSUMI of HOUSE
Takeshi doesn't have a long commute from home to work, and he spends it running through a list of what he needs to do to prep his day at his restaurant.
Most useful kind of pocket?
A pocket with a little loop inside where you can clip your keys.
A movie that stayed with you?
Before Sunrise.
What does adventure mean to you?
Doing something I've never done before.