EXPLORATION, EXPERIENCING LIFE AND THE QUEST FOR UNCOMPROMISING DESIGN - JAPAN

A JOURNEY FUELED BY HUMAN CONNECTION AND CREATIVE EXPLORATION with the IWC Journal

A designer should embrace adventure, leaping at opportunities to travel, collaborate, and to find inspiration. Exploration, learning, and human connection are paramount to me. The quest is driven by a passion for design, materials, processes, and uncompromising details, which often leads to the places where ruggedness, beauty and romance collide. - Josh Sirlin

Japan is captivating! It was the third year of the resurrection of the 100-year-old Black Bear Brand that I first visited Tokyo to create with some amazing craftsmen. Those business relationships quickly led to some very strong friendships. Early on, I was invited to visit Free Way Custom Motorcycles in the city of Oita for a vintage motorcycle ride. I have since become close friends Kenichi Mizutani, a legend for building custom and antique motorcycles. Like many that I’ve collaborated with in Japan, Kenichi is uncompromising in his craft. Read the complete story on the IWC Journal.