Johnny Strategy

Johnny was born in Brooklyn and raised in Tokyo. Upon finishing high school he moved to Northern Virginia where he obtained his B.F.A. in digital arts from George Mason University. He somehow ended up back in Brooklyn and is raising a family himself. With two kids, two cats, a beautiful wife, and no dogs, Johnny does not need to look far for inspiration; everything he has always wanted is now right in front of him.

Johnny is also the founder of Spoon & Tamago, where he writes about Japanese art and design.

Japanese Company Upcycles Scrap Tires Into Cool-Looking Sneakers, Bags

Keeping tires out of landfills is a tough job considering how many they are. (Multiply the number of cars on the road by four or in the case of large trucks, as much as 18.) Still, tire recycling has evolved beyond roping one onto a tree and calling it a swing. For one Japanese eco-fashion label, scrap tires are also grist for some pretty spectacular sneakers and bags.