Kentaro Yoshida moved to Sydney from Japan over a decade ago. A regularly exhibiting artist, his past collaborations include Converse, Billabong and Hurley.
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Hotel Steyne
Pub
75 The Corso, Manly NSW 2095
"Definitely go to the pub near a beach, like The Steyne in Manly, and have a couple of pints during the daytime."
Kentaro YOSHIDA
Manly
Neighbourhood
New South Wales 2095
"I live in Manly, slightly up the hill, where you can find more houses than units or apartments."
Kentaro YOSHIDA
Barrenjoey Beach
Beach
Barrenjoey Beach, NSW
"My favourite surf spot if the swell is good…It’s a nice, left kind of break."
Kentaro YOSHIDA
Cafe Monaka
Cafe
2/24 Waratah St, Mona Vale NSW 2103
"I normally go to a cafe called the MONAKA… They give a traditional Japanese breakfast but Australianised: a mix of the Aussie and the Japanese breakfast"
Kentaro YOSHIDA
Artificer Coffee
Cafe
547 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
"It's run by my good friend Shoji… One year he got the best barista in Australia that's how I actually could start drinking coffee. I couldn't drink coffee before, but he basically gave me a really good cup."
Kentaro YOSHIDA
Keel Surf & Supply
Surf shop
7c Lawrence St, Freshwater NSW 2096
"If I want to see beautiful surfboards or fresh products for camping or clothing, I normally go to Keel Surf."
Kentaro YOSHIDA
Art Gallery of New South Wales
Art gallery
Art Gallery Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
"They explain and curate Aboriginal art with the proper historical background… Also I had a chance to paint murals at the main hall back in 2019, so that was one of the most unforgettable experiences for me."
Kentaro YOSHIDA