CULTURE
Haruomi
Hosonos
Music
for
Shoplifters,
by
Hirokazu
Kore-eda
The director reflects on the ‘mature’ sound of Haruomi Hosono’s score and how it shaped his Palme d’Or-winning film.
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DESIGN
Terry
Ellis
and
Keiko
Kitamura:
Redefining
the
Spirit
of
Contemporary
Mingei
The founders of MOGI Folk Art breathe new life into the traditional Mingei craft, while adapting it to today’s lifestyles.
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CULTURE
Tracing
the
Origins
of
Mingei,
Japans
Folk
Art
Movement
A century after its inception, Professor Takuji Hamada reflects on the philosophy that shaped Japanese art history.
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TRAVEL
At
the
Forefront
of
Craftsmanship
in
Mie,
Where
Tradition
Meets
Innovation
From Banko pottery to pearl culture, aromatic seaweed, and sparkling sake, the region is reinventing itself sustainably.
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ARTS
From
Neo-Pop
to
Conceptual
Art,
The
Growing
Popularity
of
Japanese
Contemporary
Artists
in
France
Driven by a ‘contemporary Japonisme,’ the works of Takeru Amano, EXCALIBUR, and Daijiro Hama have found their audience.
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HIGHLIGHTS

TRAVEL
Encounter
Contemporary
Art
at
Itamuro
Onsen
Daikokuya
At the southern foot of Mt. Nasu in Nikko National Park, contemporary art decorates an historic inn as well as the hot springs themselves.
DESIGN
LOVE2
HOUSE,
Achieving
Rich
Living
in
Small
Houses
After living in Tokyo for 10 years and relocating his office to Tokyo, architect Hosaka planned his second home, LOVE2 HOUSE.
TRAVEL
A
Café
with
a
Garden
View,
Where
Adults
Can
Feel
Free
to
Drop
in
on
Alone
In Naka-Karuizawa, located in the central part of Karuizawa Town, you can find Ray Coffeehouse, a place to relax while having a good cup of coffee.

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