What is different about this partnership with the Patina brand?​​

In working with Patina Osaka, I felt that my role was to embody the fusion of street culture and luxury. With that in mind, I deliberately approached the merchandise design in my own natural style.​

What was your inspiration behind this new collection?​

My work has always been rooted in street culture, so I believed that by staying true to myself and expressing the graphics authentically, I could naturally create something that fits the project. Based on that idea, I developed the graphics by incorporating my character, Vick. Moving forward, I hope to continue collaborating creatively with Patina Osaka and share new cultural movements from Osaka with the world.​

How have your extensive travels influenced what you look for in a hotel when you're back in Osaka? ​​

Through my work, I've had the chance to travel abroad and stay at various hotels. Whenever I returned to Osaka, I'd try different hotels, but I always felt there wasn't quite the kind of hotel I was envisioning. ​​

How did you first hear about Patina Osaka?​​

A friend told me about this amazing hotel brand called Patina coming to Osaka, and coincidentally, it was going to be really close to my pizza shop. While I was getting excited about this news, I was approached by the Patina brand to collaborate, which I was absolutely thrilled to accept.​

That sounds exciting! How does it feel to now have a hotel in Osaka that you can confidently recommend?​

It really is! Whenever friends from overseas ask me to recommend a good hotel in Osaka, I've never had a great answer, but now I can confidently recommend Patina.​ Personally, I prefer staying somewhere slightly away from the city center, so the location is perfect. The area has beautiful cherry blossoms and a park nearby - it's really ideal. ​​

How do you think Patina Osaka will impact the local community?​​

I think this will energise Osaka's entire community. The fact that the first hotel is opening in Osaka rather than Tokyo - that really gets us Osaka people fired up!! ​​