Feature: The Creators Behind 'ON THE CORNER' and 'SUNDAY ISSUE'

Introducing 'ON THE CORNER' and 'SUNDAY ISSUE'

A Feature on the Five Creators Behind These Spaces for Food, Art, and Work

Cafe 'ON THE CORNER' opened in Shibuya on July 24th, and art lounge 'SUNDAY ISSUE' on July 15th. This series, running for five installments, features the voices of the people involved in creating these two establishments. We introduce a cafe that can be enjoyed freely depending on the situation, an art lounge with a minimalist floor and gallery space where natural light filters in through gaps in the walls, and the shared office 'partyground,' equipped with all the essentials for business.

Vol. 5: Kazuma Ieiri Interview (partycompany Inc.)

Kazuma Ieiri founded paperboy & co. in Fukuoka at the age of 22 in 2001. He launched the rental server service 'Lolipop!' single-handedly, growing it into a popular service that supported the personal homepage creation boom. After listing on JASDAQ in 2008, he established Partycompany Inc. in 2010 and ventured into the food and beverage industry. He currently operates 10 establishments, including cafes, restaurants, and art lounges.

(2010.07.30)

Vol. 4: Kunichi Nomura Interview (tripster inc.)

Kunichi Nomura, widely known since his student days for traveling the world and opening the beach house 'sputnik' in Tsujido, Shonan, and for planning and editing the magazine 'SPUTNIK : whole life catalogue' in 2000. He is currently active in various fields, including magazine planning, editing, writing, corporate branding, art direction, art creation, and shop and office design. This is his second collaboration with Partycompany Inc., following the restaurant 'Iri' in Yoyogi-Uehara.

(2010.07.23)

Vol. 3: Katsuyuki Tanaka Interview (BEAR POND ESPRESSO Barista)

July 2009. A coffee stand opened in a corner of Shimokitazawa Ichiban Shopping Street, in an old building that was formerly a candy store. The shop is named BEAR POND ESPRESSO. Despite no significant advertising, it quickly gained support from discerning customers. With many foreign patrons and English spoken fluently, the atmosphere inside the shop evokes downtown New York, where Tanaka spent many years.

(2010.07.16)

Vol. 2: Naomi Hirabayashi Interview (Art Director)

Art director Naomi Hirabayashi gained attention for her design of the Shiseido cosmetic line 'FSP' during her tenure at the company's advertising department. After working at the London design studio 'MadeThought,' she became independent in 2005. Since then, she has handled graphic design across a wide range of fields, including fashion, music, and book covers.

(2010.07.09)

Vol. 1: Masayo Funakoshi Interview (Food Director)

Food director Masayo Funakoshi, who decided to become a chef during her studies abroad in New York, honed her skills in restaurants in New York, Paris, and Jakarta. She later gained high acclaim overseas, serving as a private chef for a wealthy Australian family and on luxury cruise ships. We spoke with her about her career and her thoughts on creating the menu for 'ON THE CORNER.'

(2010.07.02)

'SUNDAY ISSUE'
Mitake Nomura Bldg. 2F, 1-17-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-3797-1288
Hours: 1:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Last Order 11:00 PM) (Tues-Fri)
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Sat, Sun, Holidays)
Closed Mondays
http://www.sunday-issue.com/

'ON THE CORNER'
Mitake Nomura Bldg. 1F, 1-17-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tel. 03-6427-7273
Hours: 9:00 AM - 2:00 AM (Last Order 1:00 AM)
http://onthecorner-shibuya.com/