Omphale’s Spinning Wheel (Saint-Saens)
JAPAN’S NO.1 ENGLISH LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
JAPAN’S NO.1 ENGLISH LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE
Omphale’s Spinning Wheel (Saint-Saens)
Sifting soft light and shadow, creating an intimate atmosphere at every angle — it’s so organic it strikes a chord in the heart. You forget you are watching and start living the…
Those who read our previously published definitive guide on the 34 national parks in Japan may want more specific suggestions on hikes to do within the country. This roundup lists Japan’s top…
What began as a treat for Japanese aristocrats in the 11th century turned into one of Japan’s most popular summer treats in the Meiji Period (1868-1912). From its simple origins, shaved ice…
Labeling Ryuji Fujimura as “an architect” doesn’t seem to do him justice. Of course, he has headed his own very successful business, Ryuji Fujimura Architects (RFA), since 2005 but he has evolved…
As timepieces have evolved over the years, they have become valuable collectibles that capture a certain moment in time. Since each item represents a particular technological and aesthetic period and comes with…
From centuries-old art forms to animation and new media, Japan boasts a long continuum of culture. There are efforts to preserve, showcase and honor that, with curators often putting together breathtaking displays…
Video by Osamu Hasegawa Located in the northwestern part of the Okinawa mainland, on the picturesque Motobu Peninsula, Kenken Reto Private Villa (stylized as KENKEN Reto Private Villa) is a lesson…
Japan is a country that appreciates art, and the thousands of museums and galleries across the country are a testament to that. Art fairs, biennials and triennials have been met with great…