Journal

When choosing sunglasses for outdoor activities, contrast lenses can make a significant difference in how you see the world. Unlike lenses that focus on accurate color representation or low-light conditions, contrast-enhancing lenses fine-tune the way light enters your eyes, improving...

Most people associate sunglasses with bright, sunny days, but protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays is just as crucial when the sky is overcast. In today’s world, UV exposure is stronger than ever, and while clouds may seem to...

When venturing into high-altitude environments, selecting the right sunglasses is crucial for both eye protection and visual clarity. Alpine landscapes—dominated by bare rock, snow, and intense sunlight ...

The only way to improve your golf score is to practice, but as with any sport, being equipped with quality accessories will help you get better results. These items include hats, performance clothing, and gloves. While all these items are...

Some people devote their entire lives to something: mastering a sport, developing a new pharmaceutical, unearthing a lost civilization. That single-minded focus over decades gives them the power to improve and iterate in their field like few others can.

Shingo Matsui works as a fishing guide in the Honshu area in Japan. He enjoys both fly fishing and lure fishing, and guides anglers to a wide range of fishing spots, from mountain streams at high altitudes to rivers in the countryside....

Have you ever been walking down the street, minding your own business, when the hood of a car catches the light at just the perfectly wrong angle and the glare blinds you with the power of a thousand suns? You could’ve used a pair of polarized sunglasses.

The Porsche Experience Center in Japan provides a training ground for a deeper understanding of Porsche cars while refining the skills to control the car skillfully. TALEX supplies sunglasses for the Porsche Sports Driving School and instructors.

If you’re reading this right now, you’re probably using your eyes. Pretty nice, isn’t it? If you’re like me, you probably want to keep your ability to see for a good long while.

Low bridge fit sunglasses are specifically designed for people who have pronounced cheekbones and a low nose bridge. People with these face characteristics often have a hard time finding sunglasses that fit perfectly and comfortably. Over the last few years...

Sunglasses protect your eyes from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, reduce eyestrain in extreme conditions, and protect you from flying insects and debris. Buying a pair with the right lenses is key to your comfort, whether you’re driving to work, or climbing a mountain. This...

Ever since she was a teenager, Narumi Kitagawa has been fascinated with surfing, where she could connect with nature. In her 20s she competed as a professional, and she won the Japanese women’s championship in her early 30s. After retiring from her...

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to sit down with master lens-maker Shinzo Tamura to talk about the upcoming launch of his sunglasses brand. At that time, he had been working with a small team of experts for about...