No46 [Focus] Tattooing in all its forms
Though it is more accepted abroad, the practice of tattooing is still challenged by the Japanese authorities. They’re all around us. They live in our […]
Month: November 2016
No46 [Encounter] A lifetime to achieve excellence
The last grand master of traditional tattooing, Horiyoshi III recalls his long life in the profession. It is 9 a.m., and Hanasakicho is still asleep. […]
No46 [Encounter] The amazing Kakuta Mitsuyo
Kakuta has written a wide variety of novels and depicted the lives of many different types of women through her characters. Having received a number […]
No46 [Discovery] Mount fuji in full colour
There are many treasures in the lakeland region surrounding the famous volcano, including the Itchiko Kubota Art Museum. At the foot of Mount Fuji is […]
No46 [Cooking] Braised pork in soy sauce
Braised pork in soy sauce This juicy and succulent pork recipe makes you want more and more. If you can get a nice cut of […]
No46 [Series] The final curtain for Hana House
After more than five years of loyal good service, this community café has closed. It is time to pay it a fitting tribute. The end […]
No46 [History] An art endangered by secrecy
After almost falling into oblivion tattooing has regained recognition across Japan, but tastes have changed. Perception of tattoos in Japan is paradoxical. The archipelago has […]
No46 [Language] Omoshiroi yo NIHONGO!
Welcome once again, to the fascinating world of the Japanese language. All languages have regional dialects from the different parts of the countries they are […]
No46 [Tea] Less is more
There is more to the deep-rooted popularity of ryokucha drinks than just their health benefits. It was around 30 years ago, in 1985, when the […]
No46 [Tableware] Chopsticks
It is unknown when exactly chopsticks arrived in japan, but it is clear that by the 8th century, they had become the irreplaceable tool for […]
No46 [Evolution] With a touch of kawaii
Aki Bonten is certain that otaku culture will help irezumi emerge from the shadows. The future of Japanese tattooing is hidden behind an unmarked apartment […]
No46 [Book] All about the art of tattoos
Always at the top, Tuttle publishing has recently brought out an excellent book about irezumi. Since Donald Richie’s 1980 book first piqued western readers’ interest […]