No.77 IN THE EYE OF ERIC RECHSTEINER
© Eric Rechsteiner Yurakucho, Chiyoda district, Tokyo The 88-year-old film-maker YAMADA Yoji (see Zoom Japan no.30, April 2015) is one of the most popular […]
Month: December 2019
No.77 [DESTINY] In the footsteps of a tragic genius
The iron bridge (rikkyo) spanning the tracks of the Chuo Line, which Dazai Osamu liked to frequent, is still a favourite spot for local inhabitants. […]
No.77 [FOCUS] Following the Chuo Line
With its characteristic orange-striped coaches, the line cuts through the capital’s centre in a westerly direction through areas that are full of interest. Crossing the […]
No.77 [A MUST-SEE] Tokyo-Broadway
Something to suit all tastes and purses. A 5-minute train journey from Shinjuku, Nakano district has established itself as one of the major centres of […]
No.77 [DISCOVERY] At the heart of pop culture
Mr KIZAWA runs Gojira-ya, a shop where fans of Godzilla and other mythical characters find what they are looking for. Travelling westwards on the Chuo […]
No.77 [ENCOUNTER] Suginami delights
Greg Mudarri passionately defends his adopted neighbourhood. In charge of promoting the district, Greg Mudarri defends its original character. The westbound Chuo Line trains travel […]
No.77 [BOOK] Japanese garden as you never read
Tuttle Publishin In this outstanding work, the authors take readers on an incredible journey into the heart of Japanese beauty. Steve Jobs echoed the thoughts […]
No.77 [LANGUAGE] Let’s nihonGo!
Hello there! This column will include useful Japanese phrases that cover a variety of topics. Mina-san, konnichiwa! (Hello, every- one!) What sort of places would […]
No.77 [TASTE] Toshimaya for fancy bread
A sample of the products that Toshimaya offers its customers. This bakery in Kamakura, south of Tokyo, offers many speciality items including a range of […]
No.77 [HARUYO’S RECIPE] SOZAI PAN (Japanese bread with savoury filling)
SOZAI PAN (Japanese bread with savoury filling) RECIPE 1 – Put the flour, yeast, salt, sugar and softened butter in a bowl. 2 – Add […]
No.77 [DISCOVERY] Hiroshima’s gardens
Saizo-ji Temple and its stone garden are a lovely invitation to pause and meditate. A green city par excellence, it’s full of places you can […]