No52 [SERIES] The will to live never fades away
Unenthusiastic about taking over his parents’ shop, young Oka Yasufumi nevertheless became a florist. Since the disastrous earthquake of 11 March 2011, the region of […]
Month: June 2017
No52 The family on the screen
Japanese filmmakers have been fascinated by family stories, and have used them to create masterpieces. Japanese cinema is mainly known abroad for such genres as […]
No52 [REPORT] Unsustainably fragile
The rising star of Japanese cinema, Fukada Koji, takes a hard look at the family unit in the archipelago. Fukada Koji’s Harmonium (original title: Fuchi […]
No52 [ANIME] What a masterpiece !
Despite the success of Your Name, Katabuchi Sunao’s film was released to well deserved critical acclaim. After six difficult years in which it often seemed […]
No52 [MUSIC] Watch out! Wolves are out!
We spoke to the leader of man with a mission in advance of their performance in London on June 22nd. According to the story, […]
No52[DISCOVERY] At the end of the Silk Road
At the heart of Wakasa Province, Obama embodies ancestral Japan by preserving its culture and traditions. Iregret not having the time to visit the city […]
No52 [SAKE] My Cup Runneth Over
The world of sake can seem daunting, but it can be enjoyed just as simply (and often!) as wine. So strong is the connection that […]
Summer with Kuzu Manju
Kuzu Manju are a well-known type of confectionary that are traditionally eaten during the summertime in Japan. They have been eaten since the Edo period […]
No52 [HARUYO’S RECIPE] WAFU PASTA (Spaghetti the Japanese way)
RECIPE 1 Fry the bacon in oil, in a frying pan. 2 Add the chopped shiitake and the maitake. 3 Add the cabbage, sliced into […]
No52 [ENCOUNTER] The importance of family ties
a master of science fiction addresses the question of the family in a brilliantly original way. Fans of SF anime know director Kamiyama Kenji very […]
No51 Between heaven and earth on Nokogiri
Situated on the outskirts of the capital, this old industrial site is full of beautiful surprises. “Next stop: Hamakanetani”. On hearing that announcement, the tourists […]
No51 [COMMITMENT] Someone ready to fight
NAKAMURA Fuminori takes an interest in the world around him. He doesn’t hesitate to share his views and put them to the test. Recognised for […]
No51 [SOCIETY] Someone who appreciates rules
Murata Sayaka is unusual, both as a writer and in her attitude towards her part-time day-job. One of last year’s literary sensations was Murata Sayaka, […]