Mucho Arigato

Writer / Photographer / Traveler

The Fruit

Brendon (aka: Mucho Arigato) is based in California. It's in the nautical, asphalt streets of Southern California that Mucho Arigato absorbs his inspiration for writing, photography and world travel. The streets pulsate with a mixture of pro skaters, surfers, Cambodian & Laotian expats, gay couples, port workers, fishermen and pro bmx-ers. You'll see those mixes in his work. It's in the fabric of the area and creeps into his aesthetic. 

The Roots

Brendon lived in the remote countryside of Japan for a few years at the turn of the century. Before that, home base was Austin. However his roots and birth are deeply set in the far reaches of coastal Southern Louisiana. It's from those seemingly different worlds that the name and style of Mucho Arigato originate. Mushi Atsui.

The Sounds

Music always provides a soundtrack to what I’m doing. I could wandering down back alleys, exploring unknown lands or working on another creative project. To that end, I have curated playlists to suite any mood. You’ll see that in the Freshest Playlists on this website. Note that all of the “cover art” for the Mucho Arigato playlists are photos taken by me. Dive in with me.

The Visuals

When not on photo projects, I grab snapshots when I can. Though random, I hope they capture the spirit of what I see and experience. You can find those on the Whatevers page above.

The Future

Stories about journeys. Maybe more travel memoir or even dabbling in the dark waters of fiction writing.