Busan Gourmet, July 2026

My stay in Busan this time was a little longer, 4 nights.、I was able to eat a variety of meals compared to my previous stay.。Also、There were many meals shared between photographers from Japan.、Thanks to Mr. Yang and Miyeon who are native Korean speakers.、I had no trouble finding the menu in Hangul.。When I looked at the image again, there was a lot of pork.、Each had a different taste.。Sorry for my poor vocabulary、Mostly delicious! Jjajangmyeon (Korean-style jajangmyeon) was delivered to me at the gallery office while the exhibition was being carried in.、Chunjang (Korean black miso) has a perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness.。 On the second day, I had lunch with Mr. Yang and Mr. Kai at Haejanguk restaurant in Nampo near the hotel.。When I'm in Japan、I never drink after lunch、Combined with the feeling of traveling and the intense sunlight, I succumbed to the temptation of beer.。 After the opening reception、The gallery staff, including the director, and all of the exhibiting artists came together to share the name of the shop, Samgyeopsal, which will make you bite your tongue.。The literal translation of the store's name is "adding skill to delicious meat" This is a store that serves water-aged aged meat.。 Too desperate to bake and eat、I forgot to take a photo after cooking。I received this while receiving a lecture from Mi-seon on the etiquette of samgyeopsal.。 Shime no Mul (Wed) Naengmyeon (물냉면)。This restaurant is unique in that it offers soft noodles with a lot of buckwheat flour, unlike the typical Korean cold noodles (naengmyeon).。 bibin naengmyeon (비빔냉면)。I had both types of cold noodles and each one was delicious.。 When visiting GALLERY NEGATIVE、The original Busan jjeobal that Mr. Han took out for us.。Initially、My suggestion was to go to the restaurant to eat.、This is a famous store with long lines.。Changed to takeout as it took an hour to get in.。It's a cold dish, so takeout is no problem.。Something similar and different from the pig's feet you see in Japan。It's a famous restaurant and it's really delicious! This is how people started slicing pig's feet and serving them.、This store seems to be the original。It is also a Busan specialty.。 Lunch on the third day was Digi Bowser。This shop is、The distinctive feature is that the cloudy soup and pork are served separately.。 For lunch on the fourth day, we also had Digi-Kuppa with Meat Suisai (육수재).。A dish with the same name、This way, the appearance and taste will be different.。 Meat Suisai (육수재) is a restaurant recommended by Mazzi LEE, owner of Spase FOFO.、he gave me a feast。38The clear soup simmered for hours had a strong flavor.。Beneath the sliced ​​pork are chunks of cubed meat.。The water kimchi I tried for the first time was also very delicious! The last night of my stay、After all, Busan is a port city.、Enjoy seafood at Namhae Sashimi Restaurant 남해횟집 in Jagalchi Market。I was reluctant to eat sashimi with gochijang vinegar (chojang), but it's quite delicious.。It is also fresh when eaten wrapped in perilla leaves.。 After receiving the sashimi、That fish soup。 On the way home with a full stomach。I didn't eat this、The pancakes at the stalls also look delicious.。 Do you want sweets separately? SULBING 설빙's soybean flour mochi shaved ice that I received at GALLERY NEGATIVE during my last stay in Busan。Mr. Han also took out this for me.。 before flight、For our last Busan meal, we had seafood haejanguk at the same Nampo haejanguk restaurant as on the second day.。Same goes for Copenhagen mentioned above.、You can eat at the same restaurant calmly and with peace of mind.。

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On the street of Busan 4

A flashy illuminated building near the hotel we stayed at.、The word "BUSINESS" can be seen here and there.、In fact, most of them are karaoke shops.。

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On the street of Busan 3

The Tona area where I stayed this time was、Apparently it has a history of flourishing as a hot spring resort since the Joseon Dynasty.。Currently, the center of Busan Metropolitan City is located in the coastal area.、1980Since the opening of subway line 1 in the 1990s,、This area has a history of being developed as a commuter town.。As the city's functions change, the resident population increases.、Nowadays, tower apartments are popping up everywhere.。Even if you take a walk through the alleys、I was immediately blocked by the residential area gate of the tower apartment.、We often have to go back the way we came.。It's a cityscape that's difficult to photograph.。 There's nothing to see in the city、To Dongnae-eup Castle, a scenic spot, a new tower apartment building was under construction near Dongnae-eup Castle.

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Exhibition “Here, Present” @SPACE LEESEEN

Kkakkoamk (Black cockle) / Bae Wonseok Tokyo Turtle Dove / Arimoto Shinya Long Hug Town / Mizushima Takahiro Choosing “facts” / Gang Misun Another Korean / Lee Jaegab B side ① / Yang Seungwoo B side ② / Yang Seungwoo Ashes to Ashes / Kai Keijiro I'm a little happy that I was able to exhibit it next to my former student Mizushima-kun on the same wall.。

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Our Go-To Copenhagen!

Digress、Here is a brief introduction to the exhibiting artists who are staying in Busan.。 During the day, the sun was strong and it was very hot.、I mostly use buses for transportation.。 Inside the bus。With Jeong Myeong Sik who is addicted to KakaoTalk's AI videos、Mizushima-kun practices with the digital camera he received as a supplementary prize from the Jun Miki Prize.。 Inside the exhibition hall, photographer Jeong Myeong Sik, a carpenter at Kanemiya, took a portrait in front of the exhibited works.。 After this、Everyone acts differently。I walk around town alone。 Walking down the street alone with a camera in hand、I received a photo like this on LINE, a group I created to communicate about the Busan exhibition.。leave me behind、Looks like everyone went out to the beach.。...It's a little lonely。 Third night of stay、Keijiro Kai celebrated his birthday on this day, and a writer from Busan also congratulated him.。 congratulations! Mazzi LEE gave us a drink to celebrate.。This store serves beer in a kettle.。 Beer pub of this article title “Copenhagen“。I stumbled into this restaurant by chance on the first night of my stay.、It was close to the hotel and felt comfortable.、I end up going there every night.。Even after eating at another restaurant、It has become a regular practice to have a drink at this restaurant and then go back to the hotel.。“Would you like us to go to Copenhagen?” is the password.。 Bonus ①: Photographed by Takahiro Mizushima、Results of digital camera practice。 Bonus ②: AI video created by Jeong Myeong Sik。My face has become a completely different person.。 During this stay, I was taken care of by various people.。I would like to thank you here.。Also, the photographer Liang Josuke, who introduced me to the exhibition.、We would also like to thank member Kang Mi-seon for her translation.。Thank you everyone!

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CUTE SPACE & GALLERY NEGATIVE

The day after the opening、Visit GALLERY NEGATIVE, which held a solo exhibition in March this year。It is about 30 minutes away from the hotel we stayed in by subway LINE 1.。Mizushima-kun went on a date in Busan with his girlfriend Yi-Ting, who came to visit from Taiwan.。Koji Onaka's photo exhibition "Made in Europe" was being held at GALLERY NEGATIVE.。 Space S, a sister gallery of GALLERY NEGATIVE, is holding an exhibition of members of “Gallery Kaido”。Mr. Jeong Myeong Sik, who met me on the way, has an unusual background as a photographer and a carpenter.。As an employee of the Korean National Heritage Administration、It seems that they are carrying out preservation work on domestic cultural properties.。He has a very cheerful personality、Take photos of us in action with your smartphone、Created and shared an AI video for KakaoTalk。(Video at the bottom of the page) GALLERY NEGATIVE、It's as calm as if you were visiting a friend who loves photography.、I end up staying too long。Mr. Han, the gallery owner, took out a large amount of various types of pig's feet from a famous pig's feet shop in the neighborhood.。(Gourmet photos will be uploaded later) Mizushima-kun and Giniwa-san also joined us as if they had smelled the food.。 After lunch the next day、Invited to the gallery "Spase FOFO" by Mazzi LEE, who also participated in the opening party.。This gallery is located about 15 minutes walk from SPACE LEESEEN where our exhibition is held.。 entrance door、"FOFO" means "FOTO FOREST"。 At the time of my visit, I was unable to see the exhibit itself as it was being replaced.、brand new and clean space。here we have “Mazzi LEE Academy” It seems that he is also holding a workshop under the name。 The space also has laboratory functions.。There are many frames for storage.、We can do everything from printing to framing and displaying.。 A two-shot of Mr. Han, owner of GALLERY NEGATIVE, and Mazzi LEE (Lee Kye-young), owner of Space FOFO。They both have strong bodies.、When they stand next to each other, they look like brothers.。 Mazzi LEE is not only active as a writer but also、Hosting a photography event called BUSANGRAPHY and training the next generation.、is widely active。I was honored to receive two photo books, which are my books.。thank you! An AI video created by Jeong Myeong Sik using his smartphone to film us waiting for the bus at a bus stop.。This is because the soccer world cup is currently being held.。

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Opening Party @SPACE LEESEEN

This exhibition、This was made possible through the recommendation of Mr. Liang Josuke, who had previously held a solo exhibition at the same space.。The familiar faces of TPPG members and former members, including Mr. Yang, headed from Narita Airport to Gimhae International Airport in Busan.。After passing through immigration and exiting the airport,、Exhibition artists Bae Wonseok and Lee Jaegap came to pick us up by car.。Arrived at SPACE LEESEEN, the exhibition gallery for this time, in about 30 minutes from the airport.。A meeting with everyone including the director、After a brief meeting, the loading work begins.。This time I brought a 16 x 20 inch darkroom print in my suitcase.。Other artists often use inkjet or lambda print.。Because the amount owned by the same space is not inch size、Adjust the overmat to the size of your forehead.、I asked YART GALLERY in Seoul to make it in advance.。Thanks to you, I was able to frame it smoothly.。We would also like to thank Kang JaeGu from YART GALLERY.。My own exhibition is as above, so the work was completed without any hitch.、Member Mizushima-kun has his usual style、It took quite a while because the print sizes were randomly displayed.。While eating tsunagimeshi jajangmyeon on the way,、20All loading work was completed by the time。The opening party will be held from 5pm the next day.。 SPACE LEESEEN is on the entire 6th floor of this building.、3There is also a library and space for workshops on the floor.。 Keijiro Kai and Kang Mi-seon helping during the loading process、Takahiro Mizushima's usual look as he plays until the laser level is empty.。 Mr. Yang and Mr. Bae Wonseok being framed。Use an electric air compressor to powerfully blow away dust from the artwork and front acrylic.。this、I want TPPG too。 The finger food at the opening party was also luxurious and delicious.。 After the buffet party、Brief greetings from each artist。 20Several guests participated。 Each artist will explain their work one by one in front of their work.。Mizushima-kun exhibits his “Long Hug Town” series。 Miyoshi exhibits the “Selection of Facts” series。Miyoshi-san interpreted for all the Japanese authors.。Thank you! ! Lee Jaegap's work focuses on the identity of mixed-race people after the Korean War.。 Liang Chongyu exhibits the “B SIDE” series。This is a complete change from Yang's well-known powerful snaps.、Easy works that capture the subtleties of everyday life。Mr. Yang's delicate personality and、As someone who knows his kind personality,、This seems like “A SIDE”。 Keijiro Kai exhibits his “Ashes to Ashes” series。I look forward to seeing how Korean viewers view Japanese festivals.。 I didn't notice that Bae Wonseok's work commentary had started.、I missed taking a photo。Sorry Bae-san...。 A full view of the exhibition can be viewed on YOU TUBE below.。

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Here, Present @SPACE LEESEEN

7During the session from March 10th to July 25th、Group exhibition held at SPACE LEESEEN in Busan, South Korea “Here, Present” participate in。Exhibition in Busan following March this year、This time it was introduced by my friend, photographer Yantaro, Josuke Ryo.、This is a group exhibition by 7 Korean and Japanese artists.。TPPG members Kang Mi-seon and Takahiro Mizushima also participated.、Former member photographer Keijiro Kai will also be participating.。The above photographers, including Arimoto, will be in Busan from the 9th for the opening.。During the exhibition、If you ever come to Busan, please take a look.。 Participating Artists Arimoto Shinya Bae Wonseok Gang Misun Kai Keijiro Lee Jaegap Mizushima Takahiro Yang Seungwoo Exhibition Preface 《 Here, Present 》 Beyond a Single Scene: The Grounds of Life Where We Stand Today, we encounter others’ lives, unfamiliar places, and various events …

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V Photobook Fair 2026

2026June 20 (Saturday)、21Two days on Sunday (Sunday)、Creative Space Akademeia 21 It will be held at Harajuku、Volunteers of gallery members will be participating in V Photobook Fair。This book fair is hosted by the Tokyo Visual Arts Academy Photography Department, which is taught by me and gallery member Sakamoto Yo.、A book fair focusing on photo books。2This time, the event will be held for the first time.、20Exhibitors from a group of publishers/authors gathered together.、We will share the appeal of each work。Also during the session、A talk event will also be held on the 2nd floor of the same venue.。 V Photobook Fair / V-Photo Book Fair Date：2026June 20 (Saturday)/June 21 (Sunday) 12:00~ 19:00 Venue：Creative Space Akademeia 21 Harajuku address：1F/2F, 5-27-7 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, 150-0001, Albore Jingumae, 1F/2F, Admission Fee：Free [Related events] In conjunction with the book fair、2026Period from June 11th (Thursday) to June 18th (Thursday)、``21st Century Academia Visual Arts Academy Photography Department Joint Exhibition'' will be held at the same venue.。This school has、This is an exhibition of works that allows you to experience the learning of the Department of Photography from various angles in each area of ​​Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka.。Please please。 21Century Academy Visual Arts Academy Photography Department Joint Exhibition of 4 Schools Exhibition Period：2026June 11 (Wood) ~ June 18 (Wood) 11:00~ 19:00 Closed：2026June 16th (Tuesday) Venue：Creative Space Akademeia 21 Harajuku address：1F/2F, 5-27-7 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, 150-0001, Albore Jingumae, 1F/2F, Admission Fee：free

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Busan Gourmet, March 2026

The plane departing from Narita was slightly delayed.、Arrived at Gimhae Airport in Busan at 7:20pm.。From there, immigration was extremely crowded with long lines.、By the time I left the airport, it was already past 9pm.。Significant delay from scheduled time、Mr. Han, the gallery owner, was waiting for my arrival outside the airport.。We loaded our luggage into Mr. Han's car and drove straight to the city center.。I had planned to deliver the photo book I had brought to the gallery first and then check into the hotel.、Mr. Han said, "You're hungry, right?"、Go straight to the restaurant for dinner。My first stay in Busan、It all started with a sudden grilled offal dish.。 At Bupyeong Yanggeopchan, I met Mr. Sou, the owner of Space S.、My friend Park had already started eating.。 She ordered various additional dishes for me, who was late.。This is a Korean-style chawanmushi-like dish called gerangjim (계란찜). After eating grilled hormones, there is a full course called hormone hotpot.。 Shime udon。After this、Add rice and Korean seaweed to top it off, and it's super filling! Immediately after arriving, I felt like I was flying a bit...。 The next day's brunch was at Omiya Samgyetang, a famous restaurant.。Compared to the rich flavor of the hormones from last night.、This has a refreshing taste and is gentle on the stomach.。 After the first opening party at the gallery、All the participants enjoyed bulgogi at a nearby Busan charcoal ribs restaurant.。 Mr. Han grilling bulgogi and Mr. Seo, the owner of Space S. The cold noodles in Shime's cold noodles are crispy and frozen, so they are more like ice noodles than cold noodles.。 After filling up on bulgogi, we headed back to the gallery for the second opening party.。Shaved ice that makes you want to eat sweets。 Mr. Jeon Jae-hong, executive committee chairman of “Daejeon Internationai Photo Festival 2025”, who participated last year, shared the festival catalog and、He brought me chocolates with my work printed on the packaging.。 Return flight departs at 1:25 p.m.。Mr. Han came to pick me up at the hotel by car before 9am.。I was asked what I wanted to eat for my last meal in Busan.、The seafood I saw at Jagalchi Market yesterday crossed my mind and I requested a seafood dish.。Then, he guided me across the Yeongdo Bridge that I saw yesterday to Jeju Bokguk (제주복국) in Yeongdo.。Fugu cuisine from an unexpected morning。White flesh but rich in flavor、The texture was plump and super delicious.。Very delicious!

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On the street of Busan 2

I don't look at the map when I walk around town taking photos.。There is no destination in the first place, so there is no point in looking at the map.。When you reach an intersection, try moving in the direction you are interested in.、That's all.。I don't hate hills、Climb to a high ground as if somehow attracted to it。Then I saw the blue sea below me.。There is no way you can come to Busan, which is also a port city, and not see the sea.。From the hill, I turn on my heel and walk toward the sea.。Not that I was particularly aiming for it.、The place we arrived at was a fish market representing Busan Port.、Jagalchi Market is a major tourist destination.。Fresh seafood lined up in rows、There are many food stalls that serve food cooked on the spot, so it's a must-see.。However, as the appointed time was approaching, I quickly left after passing through the market.。Fresh seafood dishes for another time。(I hope there will be seafood dishes the next morning.)、I don't know at this time)

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On the street of Busan 1

Because I had work scheduled in Japan on Monday.、This time I stayed in Busan for 2 nights and 3 days.。I arrived at Gimhae Airport at night.、Actual stay time was about 40 hours.。This is a bit disappointing、I have plans to go to Busan this July as well.、I think I'd like to stay a little longer then.。 The day after I arrived, I had made an appointment with Mr. Han to eat at 11am before the exhibition opened.、9leave the hotel before the time、I just walked around Busan for about 2 hours.。My first impression of the city is that there are a lot of hills.。It's not just an easy angle, either.、It's a steep climb that makes you feel like you're climbing a mountain.。There are stairs all over the city、The stairs are also big。If you live in this city, you'll definitely be in good shape.。The scenery changes completely every time you turn a corner in a city with many ups and downs.、Very fun to walk and take photos。

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Space S

This exhibition、It will be held simultaneously at two locations in Busan.、The other venue is Space S, a sister gallery of GALLERY NEGATIVE.。Both galleries are located across the main street.、Only about 3 minutes walk away。GALLERY NEGATIVE also has showcases related to Han's collection and exhibiting artists.、There are also many items for sale, including catalogs and goods from artists who have exhibited in the past.、It gives a lively impression and makes you enjoy the gallery itself.。On the other hand, Space S is a so-called white cube gallery.、It feels like you are facing the work without any excessive decoration.。Although the gallery is close by, it has a contrasting impression.、Please be sure to visit both galleries when you go to Busan.。 This building houses many beauty clinics and fitness gyms.。

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Opening Party @GALLERY NEGATIVE

The reason for holding this exhibition was、When I participated in the "Daejeon Internationai Photo Festival 2025" held in Daejeon Metropolitan City in central South Korea in June last year.、That was when I met Mr. Han Byung-ha, the owner of GALLERY NEGATIVE.。At that time, I was busy greeting people related to the festival.、I don't remember talking much with Mr. Han.、Let me have a meal with you、Thank you for taking care of me, such as giving me a ride to the hotel.。after that、We met again at the Tokyo Book Fair.、Thank you for coming to TPPG.、We gradually deepened our friendship。After receiving specific information about the exhibition, we continued to communicate on LINE.、The depth of his respect for photographers、I gradually felt the sincerity of the exhibition.、I have decided to place my full trust in you.。The biggest challenge when exhibiting overseas is shipping the work.。At exhibitions such as photo festivals, etc.、The method of sending image data and inkjet printing on site is also becoming common.、I would like to display original prints at my solo exhibition.。During last year's exhibition in Taipei, I mailed 35 full-size works and book mats.、Packing alone is a pain.、It was hard work that took several days, including selecting and purchasing materials.。on the other hand、Mr. Han came to Japan this time to pick up his works.、He came all the way to the gallery in Tokyo.。And the book mat will be produced in Busan.。Just follow this method、It's very helpful for me as an author.。This time, it will be held simultaneously at two galleries in Busan.、I trusted Mr. Han and left everything to him, including the selection of works and the layout of the exhibition.。 It was my first time visiting Busan.、The gallery is located close to the international market in the old city.。very lively area。 Arrived in Busan the night before the opening.、Visited the gallery after going straight to the restaurant from the airport。I left my luggage, including my photo book, at the gallery and then took a rest at the hotel.、Mr. Han was making final adjustments until 4am the next morning.。 high-quality wooden frame、Calm color book mat、Display with low reflective glass。I feel even more beautiful even though it's my own photo。 There seem to be few galleries in Korea that display straight photos and original silver halide prints.、Regular customers, mainly straight photography enthusiasts, attended the opening party.。 Greetings from Mr. Han and explanation about the exhibited works。 once、After eating bulgogi at a nearby restaurant、Return to the gallery for the second part of the opening party。(The meal version will be uploaded at a later date) Artist Wonzu Au gave me a very poetic impression of my work.。 Helping with exhibitions and opening parties、John and his Mamiya who came all the way from Daegu 645 This is (apparently just a part of) the owner Han's camera collection.。EBONY SV45Ti is my dream camera.。 Kim's two Leica M6s that participated in the party.。He also bought my photo book.。The 20 photo books brought in from Japan were sold out on the same day.。 Kim's car is one of Han's collection.、I fell in love with Rolleiflex 3.5F at first sight.。Negotiating on the spot。 Party ends at midnight。In the end, Kim bought a Rolleifrex.。I wasted a lot of money along with the photo book.。

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