No53 [SERIES] The keeper of memories
Since December 2011, Masuda Hirofumi’s mission has been to photograph daily life. The small glass studio in a street in the heart of Ishinomaki […]
Month: July 2017
No.53 The holy land of otakism
Not everyone can achieve their dream of making a living in Japan out of their passion for manga and cosplay. Otaku culture has never been […]
No.53 [HISTORY] The story of Frederik the Great
One of the first to discover pop culture and popularize it, Frederik Schodt looks back on his illustrious career. Author and translator Frederik Schodt is […]
No53 Ogasawara: The treasure archipelago
Shibuya, Harajuku and even Shinjuku are all part of Tokyo, but so is this string of islands 1,000 km from the city. From the bridge […]
No53 [SUCCESS] Adam, or a passion for comics
In the space of few years, Adam Pasion has succeeded in making his mark in the world of dojinshi (fanzines). while many foreign comic artists […]
No53 [Book] Tokyo, the capital of pop culture
Our colleague Gianni Simone has released an original and thorough guide, which will delight lovers of manga, anime and games. Throughout all the years he […]
No53 [IDOLS] Timeless Yuriko and Rebecca
One cannot talk about pop culture without mentioning aidoru (pop idols) and cosplayers, like Yuriko and Rebecca. The history of Japanese pop idols is very […]
No53 [HARUYO’S RECIPE] GYUNIKU NO SHIGURENI (Beef with ginger)
RECIPE 1 In a saucepan, pour the sake over the beef. 2 heat until the sake evaporates. 3 add water and bring to a boil. […]
No53 [UmamI] The Fifth Taste
Discovering new flavours is always exciting, but umami will open your eyes to an undiscovered taste. often ambiguously defined, the term “umami” is seen occasionally, […]
History of Daifuku
Daifuku is one of japan’s most popular confectionary varieties, and is enjoyed by people of all ages, throughout the seasons. Its origins can be traced […]