No51 [THE FUTURE] The one who observes change
The novelist never misses an opportunity to question the way Japan is evolving. In her work, Kawakami Hiromi looks at what awaits humankind, for […]
Month: May 2017
No51 [ECOLOGY] Humankind as the main point
Quitting his job as a journalist has given a new impetus to his career as a novelist. Shiraishi Kazufumi casts a critical eye over […]
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No51 [MEMORY] A writer who cannot forget
The tragic events of 11 March 2011 rekindled the author’s links to the region of his birth. Furukawa Hideo talks about his roots, nuclear […]
No51 [CUSTOM] Lunch with a special touch
A tradition of creating lunch boxes that started in kabuki the at res now permeates daily Japanese life. In the U.K., many people associate […]
No51 [MUSIC] A fresh look at the J-music
In one of Tokyo’s trendy districts,we met up with someone who’s an expert on the Japanese rock scene. For English-speaking pop and rock music fans,it’s […]
No51 [SERIES] A book lest we forget
After five years of work, the town’s students have put the final touches to a document for future generations. Six years have past since the […]
No51 Five authors for one Japan
A good novel is sometimes better than reading fifteen essays to get the measure of Japanese society. Literature is a great way to immerse […]
No51 [HARUYO’S RECIPE] Shintamanegi no kakiage
How to prepare 1 – Slice the onion and mitsuba into 3 cms thick pieces. clean the shrimps, drain them and reserve. 2 – In a bowl, […]
A taste of hope
Kashiwa mochi is a kind of traditional Japanese sweet that slightly resembles a white clamshell. It is made from a sticky rice cake filled with […]
No51 [LANGUAGE] Omoshiroi yo NIHONGO!
Welcome once again to the fascinating world of the Japanese language. In this issue, let’s take a look at some notable phrases using the words […]