Samson Poon is a professional photographer and a graphic designer.  His passion remains in fashion photography and portraits, telling authentic human and cultural stories. 

 

Samson is a city boy, and totally did not dressed to handle Hokuriku winter. Not quite his fault.  We went through some dramatic weather challenges within 3 days-time: from downpour to flurries, to glimpse of blue skies, to multiple rainbow sightings, mostly at 1C-6C. 

 

Tokyo has always been his destination, whether it's personal leisure trips with friends, or company inspiration trip.  As a creative professional in the apparel industry and a city dweller, Harajuku and Shinjuku would be the usual pilgrimage route. 

 

In December 2018, Samson ventured beyond Tokyo 23 wards, took Hokuriku Shinkansen for the first time and arrived at Toyama Station.  While by the coast, first stop: Shin-minato Fisherman's Wharf  新湊 きっときと市場.  Perfect timing for the famous Red Snow Crab 紅ベニズワイガニ.  Too bad we missed the 1pm crab auction.

 

Dinner recommendation:  izakaya Kinsen 金泉, great food and great hospitality from Captain Tsubasa and his team as always!  I think Samson was a bit amused by all the snack bars and night clubs packed in the alleyways in Toyama city.