Akiko Stephens

Born to a Japanese mother and Australian father, Akiko developed a fascination with cultural spaces while spending childhood summers with grandparents in Kyoto. After graduating with a computer science degree and landing a remote-friendly developer job, she began documenting her search for the world's most architecturally significant museums and atmospheric speakeasies. Her unique perspective merging technology expertise with aesthetic sensibility quickly attracted a dedicated following of design enthusiasts and cultural travelers.