Green&Organic Holiday Gift!

Have you done your holiday shopping? Are you possibly overwhelmed by the numerous "stuff" around you to choose from? When I buy something I try to think carefully 1. why it's a good idea, 2. is it a green/organic product, 3. whom will it benefit, etc. before purchasing them. In today's world we are all responsible to think why we buy, what we buy and what for. Many of us live in such a consuming culture, and we are all taught that buying makes us happy. Well, we are also smart enough by now that it is not true.

I was introduced to MUN a few months ago, and tried their signature 100% organic serum. I enjoyed the exquisite aroma of rose and other flowers, and was amazed by its quality. My skin looked and felt incredibly healthy when I began using this serum. However, more than anything else, I've been impressed by the company's commitment to create a truly organic product that will benefit people and the environment!

Enjoy this wonderful limited-edition collaboration set! There is only a few left- so hurry! :)
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My Talk at Rancho La Puerta

 The holiday season is coming up, and I am sure that many of you are already getting
stressed out! Personally I am not a big fan of big holidays, and usually I feel so relieved when they are over.

 Well, if you are planning a get-away, join me at this award-winning extraordinary wellness spa, Rancho La Puerta on December 22. I will be giving a talk on "Save The Himalayas" ~ creating book for the Tibetan Refugee Children, its process and why it's important to help preserve their dying culture and language.

 You can enjoy the spa's gorgeous facilities, taking all kinds of wonderful classes such as yoga, meditation, cooking, swimming, and more and more!

And let's not forget about their fabulous meals. Organic and mainly wonderfully vegetarian! Well, what else can I say? It is just a very special place to detox, recharge and get in touch with yourself ♥

H.H.The Dalai Lama in Tokyo

 My annual solo exhibition in Tokyo happened to be at the same time with the Dalai Lama's visit to Tokyo. Fortunately this happens every year coincidentally - I must have done something good in my past life to have this wonderful opportunity to see him!

For some reason, His Holiness calls me, "New York" every time we meet. I have been so
fortunate to meet him in New York many times, perhaps that is why.

He had a very busy schedule as always, and traveled around Japan. However, the media coverage of this renowned Nobel Peace Prize Laureate was minimum in Japan due to its tense political relationship with China. I truly hope that one day Japan will welcome The Dalai Lama with genuine open arms and support.

Signing & Gallery Talk on Nov.9 & 10

My exhibition has been going well, and I have been enjoying seeing new and old
collectors! I hope to see you at my signing and gallery talk event!

Rima Fujita Signing Event: 2pm to 3pm on Nov. 9 at Isetan Art Gallery, Tokyo
Gallery Talk with a special guest, Rowland Kirishima: 2pm on Nov.10 at Isetan Art
Gallery, Tokyo

11月9日（土）午後2時より、伊勢丹アートギャラリーにて
サイン会を開催致します。11月10日（日）午後2時からは、親友の桐島ローランド君をゲストにお招きして、ギャラリートーク・対談をします。ニューヨークの話、クリエイティビティについて、そして日本の文化や未来についてなど、お話する予定です。サイン会は、その後に続きます。
是非、お立ち寄りくださいね。皆さんとお会いできますことを楽しみにしています！

My 20th Anniversary Exhibition in Tokyo Starts on Nov.6

This new piece is called, "Our Sanctuary" and will be exhibited at my upcoming exhibition at Isetan Art
Gallery in Tokyo from November 6 to 12, 2013. Aren't the piglets so cute? 

The signing event will be held on November 9 and 10 from 2pm, and the gallery talk will start at 2pm on Nov.10 
with a special guest, a renowned fashion photographer Rowland Kirishma.

To celebrate my 20th Anniversary Exhibition the gallery will be offering the original Rima Postal Stamps
(Limited-edition) to those who purchase my pieces (first 20 people only). 

I look forward to seeing you there!

先日、小雨降る東京に着きました！日本は一年ぶりです。
この絵は11月6日から始まる新宿伊勢丹アートギャラリーでの
20周年記念絵画個展に出展する一枚で「私たちのサンクチュアリ」
という作品です。ピグレット（子豚ちゃん）たちが可愛いでしょう？
個展は
11月12日まで。11月9日と10日の午後2時からはサイン会です。
11月10日(日）午後2時からは、スペシャルゲストをお迎えして
ギャラりートークが開催されます。ゲストは私の大親友で、20代を
共にニューヨークで過ごしたフォトグラファーで政治家の桐島
ローランド君です。どうぞお楽しみに！

また、今年は20周年を記念して、原画をご購入いただいた方先着
20名様に、伊勢丹アートギャラリーより「オリジナル理麻切手」がプレゼント
されます。切手は限定品です。こちらもどうぞお楽しみに！

Bye-Bye, Cellulite! セルライトよ、さようなら！

 Can you guess what this black stuff is? It is something that I used to dump into the garbage bin
every day. The coffee grinds. Sometimes I use to put them in my shoes as natural odor eater.
Lately, I've been mixing the coffee grinds and some 100% organic coconut oil, and massaging my legs and thighs because caffeine is good for preventing cellulite.
I used to spend a lot of money for the famous brand's expensive lotions, but I am loving all the natural ingredients now. Home remedy is great and fun!

この黒い物体、何でしょう～？
今まで、我が家では毎朝ゴミ箱に捨てていたものです。
そう、コーヒーのかす。以前は防臭剤として靴箱などに
入れていました。

最近は、このコーヒーのかすと１００％オーガニックの
ココナッツオイルを混ぜて、太もものマッサージに
使っています。コーヒーの成分とココナッツオイルは
セルライト予防にも効果があるそう～！
２０代の頃はセルライト予防として、高級ブランドの
高いローションを使っていたこともあった私ですが、
今は身のまわりにある自然のものを愛用しています。
ホーム・レメディはやっぱり嬉しいですよネ。

Dosa & Uttapam in New York

When I miss India I go and eat Dosa. It is a typical South Indian dish that is made with rice and lentil flowers. They are usually accompanied with spicy soup and some coconut sauce.

大好きなインドが恋しくなると無償に食べたくなるのが、このドサ。
南インドの代表的な食べ物で、お米とレンズ豆の粉で作られる
クレープのようなものです。スパイシーなスープやココナッツ
ソースにつけていただきます。

The photo above is Uttapam, and it is like the companion of Dosa because they are always next to each other on the menu. It is another typical South Indian dish, and it is like an Indian pancake. The one below is the King of Dosa, I call it - the rolled type. The plain Dosa has nothing inside, and the Masala Dosa has some spicy potatoes and vegetables. They are all vegan food as most South Indian food is vegetarian.

The Dosa restaurant I've been going for years in Queens serves amazing Dosas since all the cooks are from South India, so they really know what they are doing. Yesterday on Instagram that I have recently started a friend of mine posted a famous "Dosa Man" at the Washington Square near NYU. How did I not know that he's been there for the last five years??? I hear that his Dosa is amazing, so it's on the top of my list to go and try.

こちらは、ドサの恋人のようなウタパム。メニューではいつも
隣り合わせに書かれているの♡。ドサと同じく南インド
料理の代表のひとつ。インド風お好み焼きという感じです。

そして、こちらが、ドサの王者。シガール状に巻かれたタイプ。
中は空洞のものがプレイン・ドサ。中にポテトや野菜が入って
いるのをマサラ・ドサといいます。ドサもウタパムも全部
ヴィーガンフード。南インド料理は殆どがベジタリアンなんです。

私がいつも通うニューヨークのドサレストランのものは
どれも最高！作っている人たちが、本場の南インド
の人たちなのです。そして、つい今日、最近始めた
インスタグラムで、友人がポストしていた一枚の写真を
見てビックリ！なんと、ワシントン広場のニューヨーク大学
の近くに、ドサ・マン（ドサを作る男とでも訳しましょうか、、）
が、もう５年も前からドサ・カートをかまえ、ドサを作って
売っているそうです！早速行って食べてみなくては～！