CULTURE
Haruomi Hosono’s 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, Japan’s 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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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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