No23 [Focus] Characters who serve the public interest
In Ishinomaki, in the region ravaged by 2011’s tsunami, mascots are a source of comfort. They have been the height of fashion lately, and one […]
Month: July 2014
No23 [Focus] Mascot planet
After becoming Japan’s favourite little characters, the rest of the world is now falling for this army of cheerful town mascots. You simply cannot miss […]
No23 [Mascot] Kumamon, a hairy bear
Koyama Kundo’s mission is to make people happy, a mission that he has accomplished admirably thanks to his popular mascot character. Script and broadcast writer […]
No23 [Mascot] Goda Tsuneo’s lucky star
Since he created Domo, NHK’s star character, this animator has experienced great success. A Japanese dwarf is conquering the West, one country after another, with […]
No23 [Cooking] Tofu, Edamame and Wakame salad with Yuzu dressing
Tofu, Edamame and Wakame salad with Yuzu dressing This simple oriental salad went down a storm […]
No23 [Travel] Yanaka, an oasis of peace in Tokyo
Yanaka has become one of the capital’s most popular locations, yet it is still one of the most peaceful. Let’s give you a guided tour. […]
No23 [Restaurant] Yakiniku, the next food boom
Yakiniku, the next food boom Everybody knows about sushi and ramen, but there is also another intriguing type of Japanese restaurant to discover. Sushi and […]
No23 [Cinema] Advertising Nagai Akira
In his second film, ‘Judge!’, director Nagai Akira tackles a subject he knows well: advertising. Don’t miss this gem! So, Mr. Nagai, what was your […]