CULTURE

No.78 [VISIT] Analysis of Made in Japan design

The current exhibition invites visitors to discover the creative process of the greatest Japanese designers.   A must-see exhibition in the magnificent 21_21 Design Sight museum created by ANDO Tadao. In the early 2000s Roppongi, in the heart of Tokyo, transformed its image into a trendy neighb[...]

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 of many of us when he described Japanese gardens as “the most sublime thing I’ve ever seen”. If you’ve ever visited a Japanese garden[...]

No.76 [KNOW-HOW] The Japanese are up to the mark

There’s been a growing movement in South Korea over the past few months to boycott Japanese products./All Rights Reserved According to TASAkI Shin’ya, one of the best wine experts, Japanese wine production is remarkably characterful. When talking about Japanese wine, few people are as knowledgea[...]

No.76 [CULT] Wine at the heart of pop culture

La Sommelière is the work of duo Jo Araki and Hori Kenichi, and is illustrated by MATSUI Katsunori. The appearance of manga, novels and films about wine illustrates Japan’s current interest in the subject. Japan’s love affair with wine might be a recent phenomenon, but manga, novel and film wri[...]

No.75 [VISIT] When truth is stranger than fiction

Fifty-nine 18-metre-high pillars weighing 500 tons support this underground superstructure./Jérémie Souteyrat for Zoom Japan Built to prevent catastrophic flooding in the capital, the G-Cans Project can’t fail to impress. What’s the use of a football field in the middle of nowhere? And why i[...]

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 Taylor Quartet. Bridge Together Project is an event produced by SUZUKI Naomi to celebrate the Japan-UK Year of Culture, and it ai[...]

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 something you don’t see too often. A travel guide that’s not only practical, but also fun to read. As the title suggests – A Manga Lover’s Tokyo Travel Guide –, this b[...]

No.73 [EVENT] London – the capital of manga

The organisers have found excellent ways to attract the attention of visitors. The British Museum is hosting the largest exhibition about manga ever organised. it’s not to be missed.   after France enjoying an outstanding season of Japanese cultural events, it’s Great Britain’s turn to be[...]

No.71 [ENCOUNTER] Sounds from the north

A major figure in the Japanese electro music scene, TAKAHASHI Kuniyuki discusses his musical background. DJ and sound engineer TAKAHASHI Kuniyuki works under many different aliases (Kuni, Koss, etc.), and for several years has been one of the most exciting music creators from Japan. His particular b[...]

No.70 [FOOD] Learning to eat well in Fukuroi

This city of 88,000 inhabitants has decided to gamble on the future and teach children the art of eating well. Meals are served in the classrooms by the pupils themselves.   When the lunch bell rings in konan elementary school in Fukuroi, in Shizuoka Prefecture, everyone knows what to do. As in[...]