CULTURE
The Junku Bookstore, an Institution for Japanese Books in France
Having opened in 1977, the shop was the only place in Paris where Japanese books and magazines could be found for some time.
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ARTS
Ailsa Johnson’s Sparkling Souvenirs from Tokyo
Having been immersed in the culture of Tokyo, the British artist immortalised her memories on paper in a magical, colourful collection.
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FOOD
Recipe for Gyoza Hot Pot by Naoko Takei Moore
In this recipe, the ravioli are cooked in an earthenware pot, whereas usually they would be browned or fried.
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FOOD
Sapporo, at the Roots of Japanese Cuisine
Fish and shellfish, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, wagyu beef... the list of foods that Hokkaido exports to the rest of the archipelago is long.
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CULTURE
Paris, Tokyo: Nobuyuki Nakajima
In the last episode in the series Paris, Tokyo, we meet pianist, arranger and composer Nobuyuki Nakajima, who now works in Paris with singer Jane Birkin.
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HIGHLIGHTS

ARTS
Hotel Keyforest Hokuto, Where Keith Haring Meets the Jomon Era
The ‘Nakamura Keith Haring Collection’ was established by gallery director Kazuo Nakamura as a place for his personal collection.
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DESIGN
Created by oysters, cultivated by humans
It was the Mikimoto jewellery house, in the Ise-Shima region of Japan, that discovered for the first time how to grow a cultured pearl.
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FOOD
Whisky on the Red Dot
Close to Kushiro in Hokkaido lies the port town of Akkeshi facing the Pacific Ocean. Some see Akkeshi as the new Holy Land of Japanese whiskey brands.
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The Junku Bookstore, an Institution for Japanese Books in France

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Recipe for Gyoza Hot Pot by Naoko Takei Moore

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‘Menko Boys’, Antwan Horfee’s Collection of Vintage Cards

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Rachel Marks, Hope in ‘Esohpromatèm’

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The Impressive Collection of Photo Magazines Owned by Alexandre Bapst

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Katsumi Watanabe’s ‘Gangs of Kabukicho’, the Birth of a District

VIDEOS

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TRAVEL

The Portrait of an Island: Vibrant and Rich Rebun

Rebun pokes out from the ocean northwest of Hokkaido. It’s Japan’s north-most island, and traveling its coastline would take one on a 72km round trip.
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FOOD

KI NO BI: Pioneering Gin Episode 1

As Japan’s first dedicated gin distillery, The Kyoto Distillery incorporates botanicals and traditional gin making techniques to deliver a complex taste.
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FOOD

KI NO BI: Pioneering Gin Episode 1

As Japan’s first dedicated gin distillery, The Kyoto Distillery incorporates botanicals and traditional gin making techniques to deliver a complex taste.
DESIGN

Paris, Tokyo: Pierre Sabas with Renault Clio

This special edition of the Paris, Tokyo series was produced in collaboration with Renault. The focus, over two episodes, is the work of the company’s exterior designer, Pierre Sabas.
CULTURE

Paris, Tokyo: Nobuyuki Nakajima

In the last episode in the series Paris, Tokyo, we meet pianist, arranger and composer Nobuyuki Nakajima, who now works in Paris with singer Jane Birkin.
FOOD

Paris, Tokyo: Ryuji Teshima

In this new episode of Paris, Tokyo, meet Michelin-starred chef Ryuji Teshima, also known as Teshi. His restaurant, 'Pages', opened in Paris in 2014.
DESIGN

Paris, Tokyo: Emmanuelle Moureaux

In this new episode of Paris, Tokyo, we meet Emmanuelle Moureaux. This French architect and designer has been living and working in Tokyo for twenty years.

FOOD

Paris, Tokyo: Dominique Bouchet

In this episode of ‘Paris, Tokyo’, celebrated chef Dominique Bouchet talks about the love for Japan that he has harboured for several decades now.

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TRAVEL

A Sailing Tradition

For several centuries, Anori Puppet Play has been performed at Anori Shrine, which stands on Cape Anori within Shima City, Mie Prefecture.

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DESIGN

Paris, Tokyo: Gildas and Masaya – MAISON KITSUNÉ

Gildas Loaëc and Masaya Kuroki invite us inside Maison Kitsuné, a fashion / music / coffee house, marrying Japanese precision with Parisian exuberance.
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ARTS

Paris, Kyoto: Kohei Nawa

The Japanese sculptor Kohei Nawa talks us about his monumental work Throne currently displayed under the Pyramid of the Musée du Louvre in Paris.
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TRAVEL

The Portrait of an Island: BULL SUMO

Among the Amami Islands of Kagoshima Prefecture is an island with a long history of bullfighting that’s expected to become a world heritage site.

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