CULTURE
Chie Hayakawa, ‘I want to keep making only the films I truly want to see’
Revealed to international audiences with ‘Plan 75’, the director continues with ‘Renoir’ a cinema that remains true to her personal vision.
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FOOD
Savoring Sushi Afloat: A Michelin-Level Course on Tokyo Bay
Sushi Origami reinterprets the traditional ‘yakatabune’, pleasure boats popular for dining and sightseeing.
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CULTURE
‘Before Doubting Others, Doubt Yourself. Who Can Truly Say a Dish Isn’t What It Used to Be?’
In ‘A Non-Conformist’s Guide to Surviving Society’, author Satoshi Ogawa shares his strategies for navigating everyday life.
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DESIGN
In France, the sleek metallic design of the 1980s and 1990s men’s streetwear are enjoying a resurgence
Two spaces offer a fresh perspective on French vintage, from Remix Gallery’s furniture pieces to Demain Rétro’s fashion finds.
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FOOD
California Vibes in Meguro: Wine Bar Juni Redefines Tokyo’s Wine Scene
From the team behind California-inspired Locale, this cozy bar fuses natural wine, Japanese craftsmanship, and a warm, art-filled atmosphere.
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ARTS
Araki Freely Uses Different Cameras in His Compound-eye Photographic Technique
Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki bounces between formats from mid-sized cameras and compact cameras to instant film, exploring the secrets hidden within his equipment.
DESIGN
The Perfect Shoes
Artisan Yohei Fukuda is the only bespoke shoemaker in Tokyo to have set up an independent shoemaking workshop, with much success in and out of Japan.
TRAVEL
Panoramic Sea Views
Designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, hotel Setouchi Retreat Aonagi overlooks the Inland Sea in surroundings that offer a glimpse of perfection.

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