No.78 [LANGUAGE] Let’s nihonGo!
Hello there! This column will include useful Japanese phrases that cover a variety of topics. Mina-san, konnichiwa! (Hello, everyone!) So, 2020 has officially begun! And […]
Month: February 2020
No.78 [TRAVEL] Under the spell of Matsue
Sunset over Shinji Lake is one of the most eagerly awaited moments for tourists who are visiting the port city. Located in the western […]
No.78 [TASTE] Veganism Japanese-style
Vegan spaghetti Bolognese as served in Faro restaurant. Japanese chefs are committed to showcasing what they consider to be a “new cuisine”. The term […]
No.78 [VISIT] Analysis of Made in Japan design
The current exhibition invites visitors to discover the creative process of the greatest Japanese designers. A must-see exhibition in the magnificent 21_21 Design Sight […]
No.78 [PAST] The 1964 Olympics were cracking
SUZUKI Shin’ichi was 31 years old at the time of the 1964 Tokyo Olympic Games. As a privileged witness to the Olympic frenzy 56 […]
No.78 [DISCOVERY] The adventure of Yakyu Shonen
Launched in 1947 by KATO Ken’ichi, Yakyu Shonen was the first magazine for young people dedicated to baseball. Baseball plays a large role […]
No.78 [ENTHUSIASM] A good knock-on effect
Slam Dunk by INOUE Takehiko helped to promote basketball in Japan. Already avid readers of manga about sport, the Japanese are just as keen […]
No.78 [TREND] Updating sports genres
Shakunetsu Kabadi by MUSASHINO Hajime is all about kabaddi, an Indian contact team sport. As time goes by and with a more diverse readership, writers […]
No.78 [FOCUS] Sport and manga: a long love story
In Tokyo’s Suginami Animation Museum, you’ll find souvenirs of the Olympic Games with the series Atakku No. 1, adapted for television at the end of […]
No.78 IN THE EYE OF ERIC RECHSTEINER
© Eric Rechsteiner Shinsekai, Naniwa, Osaka A veritable institution in the picturesque district of Shinsekai, in Osaka, the Kokusai Gekijo is famous for its […]