No.87 [FOCUS] Discovering another Japan
The sea occupies a fundamental place in the culture of the country and is an essential part of the journey wherever you go. After 27 […]
The sea occupies a fundamental place in the culture of the country and is an essential part of the journey wherever you go. After 27 […]
The sight of Mount Fuji always has a magical, even mystical quality. An extraordinary historical figure, the former yakuza promoted the opening up of the […]
Kutsuna Tomohiko and Kazuko set up the Shiokaze no denwa to keep in touch with lost loved ones. Faced with a school system unable to […]
The cultivation of this flower took off in the Heian period (794-1185) after being imported from China. A major shipbuilding centre, Innoshima has lost some […]
The cultivation of this flower took off in the Heian period (794-1185) after being imported from China. From September onwards, the symbolic flower of the […]
Hongo is one of the many districts in the capital where the numerous sloping streets are full of history. Tokyo is often seen as a […]
Now that we are entering summer I would like to introduce a lovely cool Japanese sweet. Kingyoku-kan is a jelly style sweet that is made […]
Workers at the dam construction site in Miyako, Iwate Prefecture. To avoid a recurrence of the 11 March 2011 tragedy, the Japanese authorities have undertaken […]
TONYU NO PIRIKARA TONJIRU (Spicy pork soup with soya milk) RECIPE 1 -Chop the white radish and carrot into small wedges. 2 – Slice the […]
Published in 1643, Ryori monogatari [a treatise on cooking] includes soup recipes with venison or wild boar. A recently published book all about tonjiru “pork […]
Today there are only around twenty geisha left in this district, compared to 600 in the 1930s. This is one of the last areas of […]
© Eric Rechsteiner Sugawara-in shrine, Kyoto In Chinese astrology, 2021 is the year of the ox (buffalo), what’s more, it’s an ox made of metal. […]
In the space of a few decades, animation has become a mainstay in the world of Japanese pop culture. An essential element of Japanese pop […]
The famous 34th episode of Tetsuwan Atom was produced by Studio Zero in 1963. To explain the reason behind our great love of Japanese anime, […]
Based on her long experience, TAKEUCHI Yukari analyses the prospects for the animation industry. In the coming years, the Japanese animation industry could experience a […]
According to Francesco Prandoni from Production I.g, the studio’s success is due to its maintaining the highest standards. In the vast world of Japanese animation, […]
Despite its childlike appearance, Demon Slayer has attracted a very large audience. By successfully dethroning Spirited Away, Demon Slayer has become the new phenomenon in […]
MISHIMA Yukio dreamed of being awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. A great admirer of the author of Confessions of a Mask, the novelist is […]
Hamonika Yokocho in Kichijoji is one of the district’s nightlife hotspots. Symbolic of the post-war period, these streets are experiencing a resurgence of interest. Yokocho […]
Kisami beach is one of the most popular spots for surfers. A source of inspiration for the great MIYAZAkIHayao, the Izu Peninsula has plenty of […]
BUTANIKUMAKI (Pork rolls with taro) RECIPE 1 – Peel the taro and cut into batons. 2 – Cut the leeks to the same length as […]
© Eric Rechsteiner Sai Shrine, Ikijima, Nagasaki Prefecture More than any other country in the world, Japan needs places like this shrine dedicated to fertility […]
The erotic album of the Comical Cuckoo Clock or Sex Adoration of the Women of the Night (Ehon hakai yobuko-dori). Detail from the 9th print. […]
From the early 1990s, some men began to turn their back on flesh and blood women. Over the past three decades, Japanese sexual habits have […]
The sex industry represents a huge market. Benefitting from loopholes in the law, there are countless specialised establishments generating an incredible turnover. Japan has the […]
Nikita, 28, takes a break between shifts at Soapland Paradise, in Kawasaki. Despite being banned, prostitution continues to thrive with the existence of particular establishments. […]
Aged 29, this university graduate has chosen to work in one of these establishments popular with men. It’s 11:00 on an unusually warm day in […]
Made in 2014 by director HIROKI Ryuichi who began his career in pinku eiga (pink film), Kabukicho love hotel (Sayonara Kabukicho) takes place in a […]
In 2019, HASEGAWA Chisa appeared in 6 pinku eiga. “Pink films” are one of the pillars of Japanese film production. One of its actresses tells […]
Eels, like the loach, were on the menu for those who wanted to flex their muscles. To keep healthy, the Japanese have set their sight […]
In Shibuya district, Tokyo, a couple search for a love hotel. In Dogenzaka district alone there are some 300 love hotels. A unique Japanese feature […]
© Eric Rechsteiner Tono, Iwate Prefecture The city of Tono, in the northeast of the Archipelago, is the centre of hop production in Japan […]
The Japanese love beer, but it does not always share the same characteristics as beer drunk in Europe. Though the current beer market resembles […]
Advertisement for Orion Brewery, originally established in Okinawa, which has 0.8% of the beer market. Representing 40% of the alcohol consumed in the country, […]
The microbrewery uses three brewing systems (60,10 and 2.5hectolitres respectively). Journalist Noda Ikuko’s discovery of beer mirrors the Japanese encounter with this drink. While […]
The microbrewery uses three brewing systems (60,10 and 2.5hectolitres respectively). Founded in 2000, this microbrewery’s high quality produce has been successful in Japan and […]
Founded in 1957 as the Okinawa Beer Co. Ltd., the brewery was renamed Orion in 1959. Although its strong local roots enabled it to […]
The town, which has 26,000 inhabitants, is the leading producer of hops in Japan. Author of a reference work on the subject, journalist NODA […]
The town, which has 26,000 inhabitants, is the leading producer of hops in Japan. The small town, which is the main producer of hops […]
The junction of the Tama and Nippara rivers. Two hours from the capital city, lush and stunning countryside delights camping and hiking enthusiasts. […]
The fashion for “sweets from America” reached its height between 2006 and 2011. Over the past 50 years, the Japanese have become immersed in […]
Women played a key role in the development of the consumer society in Japan Thanks to women’s magazines, people can understand the extent to […]
Launched in 1966, Heibon Panchi Joseiban led the way for An An, and MIZUMOTO Akemi became a fan. MIZUMOTO Akemi has been a fan […]
In its first issue, An An was notably able to feature a text by MISHIMA all about glamour. Both in terms of graphic design […]
Since its first appearance in 1970, An An has always reflected the development of Japanese women as they have became stronger and more independent of […]
© Eric Rechsteiner Naha city, Okinawa Prefecture The spring of 2020 will be remembered by the Japanese as a period during which they found […]
Hello there! This column will include useful Japanese phrases that cover a variety of topics. Mina-san, konnichiwa! (Hello, everyone!) This issue, let’s have a […]
Landscape near Nagaoka where the first section of the Joetsu line was opened in 1920. To discover this beautiful region, the local railway companies […]
The prefecture is well ahead of Hokkaido and Akita in the production of rice nationally. Niigata prefecture is renowned for producing rice, but it […]
Whatever the season, Nagaoka’s firework displays are always very impressive. The city’s firework display festival is one of the most popular in the Archipelago […]
Tourists can leave Sanjo with playing cards to collect and trade, which honour local artisans. Although it does not enjoy the same advantages as […]
Niigata, the largest city in the prefecture of the same name, is a gateway to the Sea of Japan and its immense potential. The […]
To make young people aware of the importance of reading newspapers, Niigata Nippo has opened a museum on the premises of their new printing works. […]
© Eric Rechsteiner Fukushimagata Nature Education Garden, Niigata Niigata, the main city of the prefecture which bears the same name, is one of those […]
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 […]
Sunset over Shinji Lake is one of the most eagerly awaited moments for tourists who are visiting the port city. Located in the western […]
Vegan spaghetti Bolognese as served in Faro restaurant. Japanese chefs are committed to showcasing what they consider to be a “new cuisine”. The term […]
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 […]
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 […]
Launched in 1947 by KATO Ken’ichi, Yakyu Shonen was the first magazine for young people dedicated to baseball. Baseball plays a large role […]
Slam Dunk by INOUE Takehiko helped to promote basketball in Japan. Already avid readers of manga about sport, the Japanese are just as keen […]
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 […]
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 […]
© Eric Rechsteiner Shinsekai, Naniwa, Osaka A veritable institution in the picturesque district of Shinsekai, in Osaka, the Kokusai Gekijo is famous for its […]
© Eric Rechsteiner Yurakucho, Chiyoda district, Tokyo The 88-year-old film-maker YAMADA Yoji (see Zoom Japan no.30, April 2015) is one of the most popular […]
The iron bridge (rikkyo) spanning the tracks of the Chuo Line, which Dazai Osamu liked to frequent, is still a favourite spot for local inhabitants. […]
With its characteristic orange-striped coaches, the line cuts through the capital’s centre in a westerly direction through areas that are full of interest. Crossing the […]
Something to suit all tastes and purses. A 5-minute train journey from Shinjuku, Nakano district has established itself as one of the major centres of […]
Mr KIZAWA runs Gojira-ya, a shop where fans of Godzilla and other mythical characters find what they are looking for. Travelling westwards on the Chuo […]
Greg Mudarri passionately defends his adopted neighbourhood. In charge of promoting the district, Greg Mudarri defends its original character. The westbound Chuo Line trains travel […]
Tuttle Publishin In this outstanding work, the authors take readers on an incredible journey into the heart of Japanese beauty. Steve Jobs echoed the thoughts […]
Hello there! This column will include useful Japanese phrases that cover a variety of topics. Mina-san, konnichiwa! (Hello, every- one!) What sort of places would […]
A sample of the products that Toshimaya offers its customers. This bakery in Kamakura, south of Tokyo, offers many speciality items including a range of […]
SOZAI PAN (Japanese bread with savoury filling) RECIPE 1 – Put the flour, yeast, salt, sugar and softened butter in a bowl. 2 – Add […]
Saizo-ji Temple and its stone garden are a lovely invitation to pause and meditate. A green city par excellence, it’s full of places you can […]
© Eric Rechsteiner Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo In the past few years, one of the most popular of the many activities enjoyed by young Japanese […]
Bottles of wine produced by Misawa Winery, Yamanashi Prefecture. For some years now, the Japanese have shown a real interest in this drink with a […]
It’s the younger producers who have been developing new cultivation techniques. Even though the amount produced remains small, the conditions are in place to move […]
There’s been a growing movement in South Korea over the past few months to boycott Japanese products./All Rights Reserved According to TASAkI Shin’ya, one of […]
La Sommelière is the work of duo Jo Araki and Hori Kenichi, and is illustrated by MATSUI Katsunori. The appearance of manga, novels and films […]
In her restaurant, IWAKURA Hisae shares her love of Japanese wine with her customers. At the heart of the Asakusa district, La Maison de isshovin […]
Château Mercian succeeded the Dai-Nihon Yamanashi Budoshu Kaisha founded in the mid-19th century. Produced in Yamanashi prefecture, this ambrosia is considered to be one of […]
Hello there! This column will include useful Japanese phrases that cover a variety of topics. Mina-san, konnichiwa! (Hello, everyone!) It’s the season when alcohol tastes […]
© Eric Rechsteiner POLITICS Abe’s cabinet reshuffle anxious to speed up reform of japan’s pacifist constitution, aBe shinzo reshuffled his government on 11 september […]
There’s been a growing movement in South Korea over the past few months to boycott Japanese products./All Rights Reserved Both of the United States’ main […]
The Annexation Treaty formally placing Korea under Japanese rule was signed on 22 August 1910 by the pro-Japanese Prime Minister Yi Wan-yong and sealed by […]
Since 1905, the port of Shimonoseki has been one of the main entry points for Koreans in search of a better life in the Archipelago./All […]
Released on Japanese TV in 2000, Shiri paved the way for South Korean cinema in the Archipelago./All Rights Reserved Up until now and despite the […]
Fifty-nine 18-metre-high pillars weighing 500 tons support this underground superstructure./Jérémie Souteyrat for Zoom Japan Built to prevent catastrophic flooding in the capital, the G-Cans Project […]
Hello there! This column will include useful Japanese phrases that cover a variety of topics. Mina-san, konnichiwa! (Hello, every- one!) Have you all mastered 1, […]
In D&DEPARTMEnT, a real Aladdin’s cave, you can discover a wealth of regional products from all over Japan./SEKIGUCHI Ryoko for Zoom Japan The aim of […]
Ebi to kinoko no ahijo misofumi (Sauteed prawns and mushrooms with miso) RECIPE 1 – Cut the mushrooms into quarters. 2 – Shell and slice […]
The autumn landscape all around Lake Inawashiro is a symphony of colours and full of delights for visitors in search of unique locations in this […]
© Eric Rechsteiner Shibamata, Katsushika district, Tokyo Often in competition with konbini (convenience stores), mini-markets that open 24/7, small independent neighbourhood shops are finding […]
“Beware Danger” is written on this sign targeted at the youngest inhabitants of this district where water is omnipresent. The last truly working-class district in […]
With its 50th film about to appear, Otoko wa tsurai yo is the longest series in cinema history. This mythical character of Japanese cinema inextricably […]
Ryo-san in the foreground with his two sidekicks, heroes of the series Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen Mae Hashutsujo (KochiKame). Katsushika has inspired numerous manga authors, […]
Tadao was very inspired by the red-light district of Tateishi. An extract from Garo no. 58, April 1969. In his work, the mangaka has often […]
A traditional brush factory. Much of the district’s architecture from the 1950s and 60s has been preserved, even though it risks disappearing soon. Katsushika […]
MUSIC UK-JAPAN Bridge Together This is a special collaborative event, featuring the UK-based Japanese singer SUZUKI Naomi performing with the UK jazz-funk group the James […]
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