No19 [Revolution] A reinvented bookstore
Not only is it architecturally remarkable, Tsutaya Daikanyama also owes its success to its original business model. This place made the Flavorwire website’s list of […]
Month: March 2014
No19 [Youth] The happy dream factory
Created by a group of mothers, the Kodomo no honya bookshop’s reputation now stretches beyond the capital. Sometimes the best places in Tokyo are tucked […]
No19 [Idea] A bold initiative by Nakajima
The manager of Post has chosen to promote one publisher at a time to enable their work to become better known. If you are tired […]
No19 [Discovery] Treasures galore
To give one the time to stop and think; this is the aim of the founders of Cow Books. Naka-Meguro is considered a hip […]
No19 [Focus] Tokyo, bastion of books and bookshops
In 2013 there were 1,675 bookshops in the capital of Japan, compared to only 802 in London. Just as in other parts of the world, […]
No19 [Interview] Meet a hard rock vampire!
This month we took a walk on the dark side of Japanese rock and tracked down Hyde to ask him how preparations were going. This […]
No19 [Drinking] For Sake’s Sake – Part 2/3
For Sake’s Sake – Part 2/3 Kikuya Natsuki, director of the Museum of Sake, continues our journey into the fascinating world of sake. In this, […]
No19 [Cooking] French Bean with Black Sesame Seed
French Bean with Black Sesame Seed Rich in vitamins and minerals, sesame seeds are crunchy and […]
No19 [Travel] On top of the mountain
Located just thirty kilometres southwest of Takamatsu, Kotohira has many hidden treasures to offer. Shikoku is one of the archipelago’s most attractive regions but many […]
No19 [Interview] Colorful, the story of a family
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