No.74 IN THE EYE OF ERIC RECHSTEINER
© Eric Rechsteiner Shibamata, Katsushika district, Tokyo Often in competition with konbini (convenience stores), mini-markets that open 24/7, small independent neighbourhood shops are finding […]
Month: September 2019
No.74 [FOCUS] A day in Katsushika…
“Beware Danger” is written on this sign targeted at the youngest inhabitants of this district where water is omnipresent. The last truly working-class district in […]
No.74 [MONUMENT] Tora-san, a Japanese hero
With its 50th film about to appear, Otoko wa tsurai yo is the longest series in cinema history. This mythical character of Japanese cinema inextricably […]
No.74 [POP CULTURE] Ryo-san, olive and all the rest
Ryo-san in the foreground with his two sidekicks, heroes of the series Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen Mae Hashutsujo (KochiKame). Katsushika has inspired numerous manga authors, […]
No.74 [DESTINY] Tsuge Tadao, stories from life
Tadao was very inspired by the red-light district of Tateishi. An extract from Garo no. 58, April 1969. In his work, the mangaka has often […]
No.74 [PROMENADE] Encountering Tateishi
A traditional brush factory. Much of the district’s architecture from the 1950s and 60s has been preserved, even though it risks disappearing soon. Katsushika […]
No.74 CULTURE TOPICS
MUSIC UK-JAPAN Bridge Together This is a special collaborative event, featuring the UK-based Japanese singer SUZUKI Naomi performing with the UK jazz-funk group the James […]
No.74 [BOOK] A travel guide like no other
If you are looking for a book to accompany you on your visit to Tokyo, we have found the one you need. Now here’s […]
No.74 [TREND] A sweet for every season
In the rainy season, products flavoured with mint, a symbol of freshness, make an appearance. In the mini-markets, one of the most interesting shelves is […]
No.74 [HARUYO’S RECIPE] TSUNA TO NINJIN NO SHIRISHIRI (Okinawa-style carrots with tuna)
RECIPE 1 – Wash the carrot then cut into julienne strips. 2 – Heat a little oil in a frying pan and fry the carrot. […]
No.74 [TRAVEL] To see nature, oze is a must
Ozenuma Lake offers a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains. A real gem, this national park encompasses several mountains and the largest area of […]
No.74 [LANGUAGE] Let’s nihonGO!
Hello there! This column will include useful Japanese phrases that cover a variety of topics. Mina-san, konnichiwa! (Hello, everyone!) On the 20th of this month, […]