Interview
Masaaki Mita of Yamatomichi and Empty Bottlers

Masaaki Mita moves fluidly between roles—photographer, writer, editor, brand founder, father—and in 2024, he found himself busy in every way. In this conversation, we talk about learning to embrace the adventure, his favorite work with Yamatomichi, and how The Empty Bottlers emerged from a desire to simply have fun.

Please introduce yourself and share a little about your work and projects.
2025 has just begun, but could you share a bit about your 2024? Were you able to spend much time outdoors?

We first learned about you through Yamatomichi, but we’d love to hear about The Empty Bottlers. How did the idea come about? What motivates you? What do you enjoy most about this effort?


As a photographer and writer, could you share your journey and what excites you most about these crafts?
Do you have favorite Yamatomichi projects or moments?
What advice would you offer someone looking to merge outdoor passions with business or creativity?


Do you have other projects in the works?


Published
Interview
Jonathan Rahmani
Photos
Masaaki MIta