No5 [Pleasure] Royce’, the Rolls of chocolates
Situated close to Sapporo, this company is gaining increasing popularity amongst chocolate lovers. Hokkaido is famous for fish, shellfish, râmen (especially famous in Sapporo and […]
Month: October 2012
No5 [Beer] From producer to consumer
A few kilometres away from Sapporo, Otaru’s little port is experiencing a revival with help from a master brewer who comes from Germany. Nowadays, Otaru […]
No5 [Wine] In Tokachi, dreams are made of grand crus
For approximately 50 years, Château Ikeda has been building a solid reputation with its wine. On arriving in Ikeda on the Nemuro line, 250 kilometres […]
No5 [Food] Hokkaido makes your mouth water
Long considered to be rather an isolated region, the island was often ignored, but thanks to new rail links, it has become more accessible. Last […]
No5 [Travel] When Kyoto goes up in flames…
The ancient imperial capital welcomes visitors all year around, but autumn is the best time of year to visit, and this is why… “I was […]
No5 [Interview] Hosoda Mamoru “Making a movie means knowing how to take risks”
© 2012 “WOLF CHILDREN” FILM PARTNER The Wolf Children, Ame and Yuki, is this Japanese film director’s latest masterpiece. It was a great success throughout […]
No5 [Restaurant] Singing the praises of Suki-yaki
Singing the praises of Suki-yaki One of the most satisfying things about eating out in Japan is the number of dishes cooked right in front […]
No5 [Drinking] The drink that’s pretty in pink
The drink that’s pretty in pink Drinking alcohol is not normally associated with improving your looks, but more likely the pale, blotchy skin of the […]
No5 [Cooking] Tori Kara-age
Tori Kara-age The popular dish “Tori Kara-age” (Fried Chicken) has been eaten in Japan or over 90 years and is a versatile staple of Japanese […]
No5 [Literature] The memory of our mothers
By continuing the work she started with her first novel, Julie Otsuka forcefully evokes the conditions of Japanese immigrants in America. On the boat, we […]
No5 [Interview] Interview with Hotei Tomoyasu
Since August this year, legendary guitarist Hotei Tomoyasu has shifted his base from Japan to London and on Tuesday the 18th of December he will be […]
No5 [Exhibition] Kioku: fracture and memories
Until the 8th of December, Christian Ferreira will present the first collaborative installation by British artists Tom Milnes & Sabine Okami in the Accumulator Tower […]