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Taipei Gourmet, November 2025

Although there will be exhibitions and events on this visit to Taiwan,、I was basically acting alone.、There are many solitary gourmets, so it may not be very photogenic.。Also during my stay for 4 nights and 5 days.、I've never had lunch, so there isn't much variety.。(On the second day of my stay, I only ate breakfast.) Still, it was a good food experience as I tried some dishes for the first time.。 On my first night in Taipei, I was guided by gallery owner Chiu and his partner Gina.、Enjoy Goose Meat at Tokue Goose Meat Shop。It's full of fat, but it's smooth and not at all greasy.、Even more delicious when served with the garnished ginger.。 The restaurant's emen has a refreshing flavor that somehow reminds you of Okinawa's soki soba.。The distance between Taiwan and Yonaguni Island in Okinawa is about 100 km.、Is it natural to say that there are similarities in ingredients and seasoning?。 For breakfast on the second day, we went to Jiangjia Yonghe Bean Pastry, which was introduced to us by Mr. Qiu, and had red roasted beef noodles, side dishes, and fried water lotus.。This store is open 24 hours、The characteristic feature of beef noodles is that they contain oil.。It was written on the menu that the beef noodles would be served from 11am.、Even before that time, they made it for me when I asked.。 Breakfast on the third day was also made with soybean paste and boiled rice cakes at Jiangjia Yonghe Bean Pastry.。A combination that is rarely seen in Japan: sōmochi (grilled bread) and aburajō (fried bread) sandwiched together (in other words, bread x bread).。The fragrant fried water lotus I ate yesterday was delicious so I'm going to repeat it.。I got too greedy and picked out a side dish from the skinned egg tofu, but I ended up eating too much and regretted it... The top center is water lotus, a vegetable you don't see in Japanese supermarkets.。Water lotus is a common name、Officially, it has a strong-sounding name, ``Ryukotsu Gonnai.''。By the way, the Japanese name seems to be Taiwan Gagabuta.。This is also strong。 ≫ Wikipedia On the third day, after the slide talk, I met with Chiu, Gina, and Shen.、Six people, including Art Dealer Lin Shunjie and photographer Chen Jingbao, went to the famous Seafood Festival.。This restaurant has chairs and tables lined up on the sidewalk and in the parking lot of the adjacent church, allowing you to eat and drink outdoors.。Apparently restaurants in Taiwan allow you to bring your own food and drinks.、Mr. Shen eats snacks such as sunflower seeds.、Mr. Chiu bought a bottle of wine at a nearby convenience store and brought it with him.。 At this restaurant, we had grilled fish and stinky tofu.。I forgot to take a photo, but the fried octopus mouth was delicious with a texture similar to chicken cartilage.。 This restaurant is also popular among young people.。 For breakfast on the fourth day, I took the subway to Dadaocheng Cisheng Temple Food Street, which Mr. Shen recommended.。As soon as you get off Ohashitou Station and go to the ground level, you will see a lively food market.、Once you pass through the market, there are food stalls lined up around the temple.。 There are tables lined up behind the stall (in other words, inside the temple grounds).、Looks like you can eat there too.。 Eating fried rice (fried rice with whitebait) and winter melon bone soup at Alan Ding Fried Rice。 Good location too、This was my first time eating rice during my stay, and it was delicious! Breakfast on the fifth day before the flight、I ate a bacon and egg burger at a fast food restaurant near the hotel I stayed at.。The signboard only says ``early meal''。The owner's father is extremely friendly.、He explained the menu in simple English.。Breakfast on the terrace after the rain is refreshing.、I love this too!

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A day in the life of Master Shen Zhaoliang

Fourth day in Taipei、Stay in the gallery for a little while、In the evening, I was able to participate as a guest in a workshop-like event hosted by Mr. Shen.。It takes about 20 minutes by taxi to New Taipei City, which is a little far from Taipei city.。At first I thought of going by public transportation.、I got lost a lot because I misread Google Maps.、When I was in trouble, I chose Uber.。I was a little late when I arrived at the venue, the New Taipei City Government Shenkeng District Promotion and Citizen Activities Center.、Mr. Shen and the students were waiting for us at the entrance.。I didn't know the outline of this workshop (hereinafter referred to as WS) until I actually participated.、It seems to be a photographer training course for Mr. Shen's university graduates.、Once a month since most of the participants are working adults、Apparently it's held on Sunday。I joined from around 4pm.、Apparently this WS starts at 9am.。On this day, Mr. Shen was introducing a photo book rich in design from his collection.。after that、Mr. Shen led the explanation of my work and about the independently managed gallery in Tokyo.、Also, about the existence and nature of Japanese photography awards.、Proceed in a conversation format。I ended up mostly just answering questions.、The enthusiasm for photography can be felt from the sincere attitude of the students.。hot! People I met at past Photo ONE、Many people who came to the discussion at 1839 Todai Art Gallery yesterday also participated.。 From the same Arimoto perspective as the other day。Today too, Mr. Shen has a loud voice and the way he speaks is very passionate.。 Students arrived at the venue from around 8:30am.、They are voluntarily setting up tables, etc.。The day ended around 5:30 p.m.。 After WS end、3I moved to Mr. Shen's home with another student.、Enjoy dinner in the large garden。Mr. Shen is as good at cooking as he is in the photo.。 After finishing the meal、The photo discussion begins again.。 Huang Yuxiu shows his new print to his master, Mr. Shen.。It was a scene where you could feel the seriousness and tension.。He also has a collection history in Kiyosato Young Portfolio.、He is a young artist who has won awards such as Photo ONE and KYOTOGRAPHIE KG+.。It was also exhibited at the Busan International Photo Festival held in Busan, South Korea this year.。Apparently he has known Mr. Shen for 10 years.、Still, I get nervous when I show off my new work.。 By the way, Mr. Shen apparently has a lecture at the university the next day, Monday as well.。thank you for your hard work。And thank you!

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Slide Talk @1839 Contemporary Gallery

Opening reception and slide talk on the third day of stay。According to gallery owner Chiu,、In Taiwan, apart from the exhibition start date、It seems common to hold opening receptions and events on Saturday afternoons.。 This event will be in the form of a conversation.、Shen Zhaoliang, who has been indebted to me since I first went to Taiwan. / I requested SHEN Chao-Liang to be my partner.。The reason I went to Taiwan in the first place was to participate in Photo eye (currently Photo ONE), a photography event started by Mr. Shen.、He is a benefactor who not only helps me but also the members of TPPG when they visit Taiwan.。It is a great honor to be able to have a conversation with Mr. Shen, a great photographer representing Taiwan.、I went to the spot a little nervous.。 I had prepared a resume for the interview.、Mr. Shen stood me up.、He asked me a lot of questions that I didn't expect.。 Works from my student days to works from India and Nepal、We then talked mainly about how this led to the filming in Tibet.。 Mr. Shen is also popular.、The venue was full。 Continuing from the event at Usugiri Shoten the other day、The interpreter is photographer Hayashi Shiken. / Lin Shih-yen served as。 Mr. Shen from Arimoto's perspective。Anyway, the voice is loud and the intonation is intense.、His body language is flashy and powerful.。 Mr. Xie Zhenyun, a photographer who has visited Ladakh many times to take photographs, purchased my book ``TIBET.''。 ``WHITECROW'' Gallery I visited the other day / Ms. Liu Biling, the founder of ``Fabricated Work (FB)'' also attended.。 Same as "WHITECROW" Photography Gallery / Mr. Wu Wenbo, the founder of ``Instruction Room (IG)'', also attended the event.。Thank you very much!

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Exhibition @1839 Contemporary Gallery

This exhibition、At the Taipei Art Book Fair booth that I attended with my seminar students last November, Chiu Kejian (CHIU), owner of 1839 Todai Art Gallery, was at the Taipei Art Book Fair booth.,It all started when Mr. I-Chien stopped by.。I received an exhibition request on the spot.、Even after returning to Japan, we continued to communicate through LINE.、This exhibition was realized about a year later.。Have studied abroad in Japan or America、Mr. Chiu, who holds a doctorate from Tokyo University of the Arts, is also fluent in Japanese.、Naturally, there is a wide variety of knowledge, experience, and connections regarding photography.、He is a very reliable person.。 The 1839 Todai Art Gallery that Mr. Chiu founded was、The space that used to be an air raid shelter on the basement floor of the building (in Taiwan, buildings of a certain size are required to have air raid shelters) has an exhibition room of about 100 square meters and a mini gallery.。There is also a book sales space and sofas.、You can slowly face the work。In this gallery, not only Taiwanese artists but also、We also actively hold exhibitions of foreign artists.、Many Japanese artists, from big names to young artists, hold the event.。 Mr. Chiu and his partner Gina。The two met in New York and are fluent in English.。Gina has a very bright personality.、Actively communicates with visitors。 There is no particular political intention、I had been thinking of exhibiting the Tibetan series in Taiwan for some time.、I am grateful that I received the request at such a good time.。We would also like to thank both of you for your help and warm hospitality during our stay in Taipei.。The exhibition will be held until December 28th.、Please come visit us when you come to Taiwan.、

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Slide and Talk @mistbook

5After a day's stay in Taipei、I returned home late at night the day before yesterday.。Although it was a short period of time, I had a very fulfilling stay this time.、1839Not only a solo exhibition at Todai Art Gallery、I participated in various events。We will introduce the situation each day.。 11Arrived at Taipei Songshan Airport on the afternoon of March 27th.、I was informed in advance that the works and bookmats shipped from Japan had already arrived.、Today is a full day of loading work.。I was thinking...。When we arrived at the gallery, we followed the layout drawings we had sent in advance.、It was already framed and set up perfectly.。Mr. Qiu, gallery owner、Thank you for。so、I took out my luggage, including photo books sold at the venue, from my suitcase and checked into the hotel.。I have visited Taipei many times.、I was with gallery members and students every time.、When I thought about it, it was my first time coming alone.。The cheap hotel I happened to find on the internet was in a good location, about a 5-minute walk from the gallery.、It's clean for the price and has showers and toilets.。After a short break, I returned to the gallery.、I meet Mr. Chiu and his wife Gina for dinner.。(I will introduce the gourmet report in the final part of this stay report) On the second day of my stay, I had a late breakfast and then went to the gallery.、Fine-tune the exhibition layout, etc.。The first day of the exhibition was on a weekday, so the number of visitors was small.、Stroll around the neighborhood when there are no people around。Before the gallery closed, photographer Takehiko Nakato, who was staying in Taipei for work, visited the gallery.。After chatting for a while, we took a taxi and headed to Usugiri Shoten, the venue for today's event.。 I have held several talk events in Taipei.、This is my first time doing a so-called solo event.。I was worried about attracting customers.、We asked the students who were participating in the Taipei Art Book Fair held last week to、I was asked to help with distributing flyers.。 Since it was a weekday night, there weren't that many participants.、There were also people who participated after receiving flyers at the Taipei Art Book Fair.、I am grateful to the students。Mr. Nakafuji also brought his work colleagues to join us.。Thank you too! Regardless of the number of customers、Once the slide talk starts, just do it as usual.。Good reaction too、There are many questions、I am proud that it was a good event.。Shiken Hayashi translated in perfect Japanese. / We would also like to thank Lin Shih-yen。 Photobook sales and signing after the event。It was around 10pm when they all finished.、Take a taxi to the hotel、I bought a beer at a convenience store and slept soundly that night.。...I wanted to、Is there a karaoke bar downstairs from your hotel room? The noise didn't stop until late at night.。The rooms are clean and well equipped、There's a reason why it's cheap after all.。

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unfinished site：Shinya Arimoto and the practice of Totem Pole Gallery @Mist Bookstore

The dates are different from the previous post, but、1839In addition to the conversation with Mr. Shen Zhaoliang at Todai Art Gallery、The day before that, on November 28th, we will hold a slide talk at 7:30 pm at Usagiri Bookstore in Taipei.。The current project is the photographer Shiken Hayashi, who will have a solo exhibition at TPPG in 2022. / Written by Lin Shih-yen、She speaks fluent Japanese and will also act as an interpreter.。In this talk, I will talk about my personal activities and、We also plan to introduce TPPG's activities.。We will also be selling previously published photo books on the day.。We look forward to your participation in Taiwan.。 unfinished site：Shinya Arimoto and the practice of Totem Pole Gallery

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“Portrait of TIBET” @1839 Contemporary Gallery

2025During the session from November 28th to December 28th,、Solo exhibition “Portrait from the West” held at 1839 Taipei Art Gallery in Taipei, Taiwan / Portrait of TIBET" will be held.。Winner of the 35th Taiyo Award.、This work, which is essentially my debut work, is、This will be his first solo exhibition not only in Taiwan but also outside Japan.。I will only be in the gallery for three days from the first day.、I am looking forward to the reactions and conversations from people living in Taiwan.。 Opening reception will be held from 2:30 pm on Saturday, November 29th, the second day of the exhibition.、Also, from 3:00 p.m.、We will have a conversation with Mr. Shen Zhaoliang, a photographer who always takes care of us when we visit Taiwan.。Regarding this as well、We look forward to your participation in Taiwan.。 Shinya Arimoto's Photography Exhibition "Tibet Portrait" / Sinya Arimoto Exhibition “Portrait of TIBET” 11January 29 (Tuesday) 14:30 opening、15:00-17:00 Art Lecture Shinya Arimoto × Professor Shen Zhaoliang ・1839 Contemporary Gallery ・B/F, No. 120 Yanji Street, Daan District, Taipei City ・Tuesday and Sunday 11:00-19:00 ・https://www.1839cg.com/

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Kijibato/Tokyo Turtle Dove 1-2

2013From 2019、Exhibition at the annual Gallery & Darkroom LimeLight in Osaka、We were on hiatus for a while due to the COVID-19 pandemic、6It has been a year since we held the event.。This time, we will be exhibiting the "Kidamitato," a series of portraits from the Tama region of Tokyo, which was held at the TPPG in March 2024 and 2025, in a space that combines the first and second floors.。This opportunity is more of Zyban、Please please。I will be there only on the first day, Sunday, September 14th.、We look forward to your visit of everyone。 Shinya Arimoto Photo Exhibition “Turtle Dove” / Shinya Arimoto “Tokyo Turtle Dove” Sunday, September 14th - Saturday, September 20th, 2025 @ Gallery & Darkroom LimeLight Run west from the urban areas of Tokyo。23into the Tama region,、there are changes in not just scenery but ecology, too. 。The turtle doves found out here have、feathers of a brownish tint and are slightly smaller、han the pigeons in Tokyo.。While city pigeons tend to flock together,、hese turtle doves tend to live alone or in pairs.、Never approaching people in search of food,、they simply live their lives.。 – Yumon Shinya ≫ Gallery & Darkroom LimeLight

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Daejeon Photo 2025_4

On the Street of Daejeon: As mentioned earlier、This time my stay was very short, so I was hardly able to walk around town to take a photo.。So、Introducing the city of Daejeon, which was photographed while wandering around searching for festival-related galleries.。 The back alley of the Samgyossar restaurant we visited for dinner on the first day、It was also something that was just after the presidential election.、The flags were raised all over the city。 The entrance to the alley where the Samgyeopsal shop is located。Jeon Jae-hong, chairman of the festival executive committee。When I wear an apron, everyone looks cute and I feel a sense of familiarity。 There were kittens in the alley。 Daejeon's sunset。I really want to take a picture of the Y-cross.。 From the window of the hotel where you stayed。On the first day, I went straight from the airport to attend the opening reception and dinner party.、I went to bed early without even maintaining the camera.。 The second morning、Go to buy a bus ticket to the airport for the next day's flight。It was a photo of the Asahi、Isn't the image strange? No matter what I took, it was covered in gauze、It's strangely nostalgic... The national flag is here too。 After taking this cut, look at the display、The images are really weird as expected! ? Check the lens again、The oil from Samgyeopsal from last night was sticking to the lens! I wiped off the oil from the lens with the hem of my T-shirt and it looked normal.。But on the other hand, I feel that it's a little unsatisfied。...I think Samgyeopsal lenses were right in the town of Daejeon.。

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Daejeon Photo 2025_3

Korean gourmet: I had some business in Japan over the weekend.、In the end, I stayed in Korea for two days.、In terms of time, it was only about 45 hours.。Also、I didn't eat breakfast on the second day、A total of three meals are available at the restaurant。I can't say I enjoyed Korean food at all.、They were all delicious so I'll introduce them here。 This is Samgyeopsal, which is also well known in Japan.。It was a store that was booked by the Festival Executive Committee.、A famous hidden shop in a back alley that foreign tourists can't find easily。Anyway, this is it too! That's how the meat comes out。 Cheers(Conveyor)! After eating meat, I couldn't eat any more、Mix the remaining meat and vegetables from the iron plate with kimchi or gochujang、Fried rice with finishing touches (볶음밥/pokkunpa)。It has far exceeded the capacity of the stomach、I couldn't eat breakfast the next day。 Second day of stay、While walking around looking for festival-related galleries、Gradually my stomach is getting better。I was walking down the busy area to see if there was any suitable lunch.、Anyway, there's only a samgyosar restaurant.。The Samgyeopsal shop is also next to the Samgyeopsal shop.、And across from it is Samgyeopsal。I ate samgyeopsal last night、It's also quite difficult to eat it alone。I'm getting hungry too、15There are also artist talks from time to time.、I thought I had to put something in my stomach and then I went to a shop called "착한감자탕 해장국"。If you convert the store name using translation software, it's "gentle potatoes"? It was late for lunch so、There is only one customer besides me。I can't read the menu at all、Again, with the help of translation software、I ordered a spicy pork spare rib hangover soup.。Now、What is "hangover soup"? There was also rice on the menu.、I also tried to order that、Apparently rice comes along。 so、This is what was provided。Under the soup is a rib-equipped pork.。Wear plastic gloves and hold the bones、Slurp the soup and bite into the meat。What is this! ? It's so delicious! It's three times more painful than what you imagine from the appearance、The flavor is more than three times more。I happened to be in the store but I was very pleased.。 I looked it up after returning to Japan、What is Haejanguk?、Remember the tired stomach and intestines the day after drinking alcohol、It is a soup that is effective for hangovers and nourishing and tonicating.、It was a perfect meal for my stomach on the day.。 The final supper in Korea was invited by Jeon Jae-hong, the executive committee chairman of the festival.、Enjoy high-class Korean food with the people at Kiyosato Photo Art Museum。I also looked into this after returning home.、In a cooking form called Han Jungsik、It is a traditional Korean course meal.。One after another, plates with dishes for the number of people will be served.。If you are slowing down even a little、In no time, the table is filled with food。All the dishes were delicious。

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Daejeon Photo 2025_2

Daejeon Artist House, the main theme venue for "Daejeon International Photo Festival 2025.", Other than Arts Center、10An exhibition is being held at the venue。On the second day of my stay, I was scheduled to speak at artist talk at 3pm.、I used my time to go around the gallery participating in the festival。I couldn't see all the exhibits、Still, I was able to visit six galleries and see the exhibits.。When I looked around the previous Seoul gallery、I have the impression that there were many contemporary art-style photographs.、The theme of this festival “Cities and Humans” That's also true、Most of the works of participating artists were straight photos.。 The first place I visited was a long-established gallery in the heart of the city “Enough gallery“. I found out later、Previously in this gallery、It seems that photographer Nishimura Tamiko was also holding a solo exhibition.。 level one、Each second floor is a separate exhibition space.、On the first floor, Donggeun Lee's works were exhibited.。 On the second floor, Taedong Kim's works are displayed.。 New York's Korea Town and immigration themes。It was a worthwhile work。ⓒ Located just a minute's walk from Taedong Kim IGONG GALLERY “Daejeon Gallery”. This gallery has a high ceiling and spacious space, similar to a public facility in Daeta city.。 This gallery is the second venue of the main theme exhibition.、Gihun Noh's work and、 Two works by Hyojin Han were on display.。 “Colatek” The title is a work based on a dance hall where middle-aged and older people gather in flashy costumes.。It was a glittering and fun exhibition。ⓒ Taedong Kim A small gallery located in a back alley in downtown、”Cultural Space Jucha”. …

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Daejeon Photo 2025_1

To participate in the opening reception and artist talk for "Daejeon International Photo Festival 2025"、2018I went to Korea for the first time in 7 years since the 2019 photo exhibition "Japan Mirai Line."。Korea is Seoul、I've been to Henan, a nearby town.、My first visit to Daejeon (Ota city)。It was a short stay for just two nights、Here we will introduce the photo festival and the atmosphere of the city of Ota city.。 Daejeon Artist House, the main venue of the festival, Arts Center is a new building with a distinctive exterior。Apparently this festival was the first time last year.、At that time, Martin Parr and Moriyama Daimichi were exhibiting at this venue.。According to Wikipedia, the population of Ota city is 1.44 million.、Apparently it is the fifth largest city in Korea.。 Jeon Jae-hong, the executive committee chairman, is the person in the center of the photo.。Next to him is the photographer Seto Masato.。This time, Seto came as director of Kiyosato Photo Art Museum.。 The main theme of this year's Daejeon International Photo Festival is “Cities and Humans”. My work “Tokyo Circulation” It's exactly because people are photographed in the city.、I'm simply happy that the work has been selected on this topic。 A gallery designed to surround the courtyard of the reception venue。So the wall is round and curved。On the large venue、The exhibition spaces for each artist are independent, too.。You can enjoy the exhibition in a relaxed layout。 1Made in your own print with a large stretched print about m “Tokyo Circulation” It's quite refreshing to see it, as it's only available at a large venue.。 Michael Wolf's Famous Series “Architecture of Density”. It's also a great experience to see ultra-precise depictions and flat compositions in large sizes.。 Zhang Xiao participates from China。His photo book “COASTLINE”、”They”、”Shanxi” I own three books too.、I'm a very favorite author。 This time we are exhibiting、This is his early work “Subdue” This was my first time seeing this work。 …

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V Photobook fair

2025June 7, 2019 (Turkey)、8Two 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。I plan to return to Japan from Korea on June 7th.、You will be participating in the afternoon on the day。 As an event organized by an educational institution、Through the photo[learning]We aim to be a place where you can get。 This is the first time we'll be holding、20Several publishers/authors gathered together、We will share the appeal of each work。 During the exhibition、A talk event will also be held on the 2nd floor of the venue.。 moreover、Starting May 29th, in conjunction with the book fair、Exhibition of works by our school instructor, Ugawa Mayuko.、Exhibition of works by current students/adults Two exhibitions will be held at the same venue。 This period of photography and learning、Please enjoy。 V Photobook Fair / V-Photo Book Fair Date：2025On June 7,.(Soil) / 8Day(Day) 11:00~ 19:00 Venue：Creative Space Akademeia 21 Harajuk Address：1F/2F, 5-27-7 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, 150-0001, Albore Jingumae, 1F/2F, Admission Fee：free

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