No7 [Tradition] Miyata Hiroshi, master basket maker
A late-comer to bamboo weaving, he learned everything from his father. Bamboo craftwork has a long history in Japan; excavations have revealed finely woven and […]
Month: December 2012
No7 [Trend] Can you feel the spirit of mingei?
After re-appearing at the beginning of the last century, folk handicrafts are making a comeback, but with a different emphasis. In its November 2012 issue […]
No7 [Interview] Ichimura Masachika Interview
Zoom Japan have managed to get an exclusive interview with Ichimura Masachika, star of the play: Anjin: The Shogun and The English Samurai that is […]
No7 [Drinking] Japanese Sake: Sweet, Soft and Sparkly!
Japanese Sake: Sweet, Soft and Sparkly! Sparkling sake? Why not? In a field once thought to be very traditional, this is a sparkling innovation. “Mio […]
No7 [Interview] Simplicity at it’s purest
One of Miyamoto Tsuneichi’s former students says it is essential to continue supporting the work of craftsmen. Situated down a street in the old town […]
No7 [Interview] Rediscovering mingei with Okuma Takeo
After having been a buyer for the designer shop idée, Ôkuma Takeo worked for Tsubasa no ôkoku, ana’s inflight magazine. He is now director at […]
No7 [Restaurant] iBUKi: Breathing New Life Into Japanese Cuisine!
iBUKi: Breathing New Life Into Japanese Cuisine! Aunique and attractively modern Japanese sushi restaurant has recently opened in Maida Vale and there is no doubt […]
No8 [Interview] Barak Kushner, a long story
Barak Kushner teaches the history of Japan at the University of Cambridge. He is a specialist in Sino-Japanese relations and his second book, Slurp! A […]
No7 [Cooking] Gomoku Chirashi
Gomoku Chirashi The name “Gomoku Chirashi” literally means “a mixture of five toppings” and it is an apt one, as this dish is created by […]
No7 [Book] The best place to drink in the world
According to author Chris Bunting, Tokyo has a lot to offer the curious drinker. Is Tokyo the best city for booze in the world? English […]
No7 [Travel] Enjoy travelling through books in Jimbocho
There are many bookshops in this area situated in the heart of the capital, where Chinese revolutionaries used to come a century ago to form […]
No7 [DVD] A treasure of a film
A village is ravaged by plague. The ninja Kagero escorts a troup of soldiers that have been sent to investigate but very soon, Tessai, one […]