Born in Munich, Adrian Bianco, 38, left a media career in Berlin to move to Tokyo in 2019. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of , a cultural platform and web magazine covering underground culture in Asia. He is also the co-founder of Tokyo-based production agency Bianco Bianco.
1. What made you drop everything in Germany and move to Japan? I always wanted to move to Japan or somewhere else in Asia, but it seemed like an impossible task. After turning 30, I got scared it would become a lost dream. I basically left my whole life behind and started from zero. Leaving your comfort zone keeps you alive. It¡¯s never too late to do it.
2. What were your first thoughts on Tokyo? I fell in love with what I call ¡°the beauty of the ordinary.¡± I float through the day enjoying everyday life versus trying to find a kick in something extraordinary. After five-ish years, slowly these details became ¡°my life.¡± I still appreciate the little things here over some of the bigger moments.
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