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No.94 [THE PAST] Still a red-hot issue

Among other things, Kishi Toshihiko has edited an encyclopaedia of Manchurian history. / Eric Rechsteiner for […][...]

No.94 [FOCUS] Lessons of Manchukuo

Mukden railway station (present-day Shenyang) and the famous Asia Express train, flagship of the South Manchur […][...]

Vol.93 Sakoku or spirit of closure

Japan welcomed nearly 32 million foreign visitors in 2019, in contrast to only 250,000 in 2021! The Japanese g […][...]

Vol.93 [ENCOUNTER] The weight of history

According to Ito Gaichi, this tendency to look inwards has its roots in the country’s past. According to write […][...]

No.92 [FOCUS] Okinawa’s desire for change

Elected as governor of Okinawa Prefecture in 2018, Tamaki Denny will try to retain his position in the electio […][...]

No.92 [DISCOVERY] The great tradition of awamori

Awamori aged for 5 years in a pot (kamejikomi) produced by the Ishikawa distillery. In the space of just a few […][...]

Vol.91 [FOCUS] Mizuki’s 100th anniversary

Self-portrait of Mizuki Shigeru surrounded by his most famous characters. A titan of manga culture, Mizuki Shi […][...]

Vol.91 [DESTINY] “He was a workaholic”

Photo of Mizuki Shigeru on display in Kitaro Chaya, in Chofu, in the western suburbs of Tokyo. Haraguchi Naoko […][...]

No.90 [FOCUS] Once upon a time… Tora-san

This fictional character created by the filmmaker Yamada Yoji has left a deep impression on Japanese society. […][...]

No.90 [PLACE] Shibamata or the soul of the Tiger

The spirit of Tora-san is ever present in this district in the north-east of the capital where he lived. Otoko […][...]