Table of Contents
All contents of the inaugural issue. Four perspectives on the "now" and "future" of Japanese culture.
Feature : Kimono DNA
Kimono is not just any garment. It is a combination of techniques honed over hundreds of years, a respect for nature, and artisanal pride woven within the layers. A culmination of human activity connecting to the present. A living DNA.
Ambassadors
Bunraku Puppet Theater / Sakijudayu Takemoto & Kabuki actor / Hashigo Nakamura
Anime & Manga: The People Creating Japanese Pop Culture
An up-close look at the Bonsai Brothers live painting at the sci-fi convention "Kamacon”
rinlife people
Column series by editorial team members
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Feature : Kimono DNA
How the techniques and spirit of kimono are inherited in modern fashion.
Discovering Bunraku Puppet Theater
The soul of traditional performing arts, as told by Sakijudayu Takemoto.
The Evolution of Animation Through a Gender Lens
Kenta Hashi
Anime & Manga: The People Creating Japanese Pop Culture
BONSAI Brothers
From Dior to Picking Up Trash!? The Moment My Life Turned Upside Down
Rie Sekinoyama
The Scale of Light, The Vibration of Shadow
Nobuyuki Arai
“What kind of disability is that?”— The Question Which Led Me to Start an Explanatory Leaflet on My Son
Harumi Naito
LIVING MY "WAY”
Shinsuke Hino
I gave up on cosplay and fashion“because I'm now a mother”.Color came back into my lifeafter going back into it.
Taro
A 60-Year Saga of Friendship
Tze
Japanese Confectionery Maker at Nishijin in KyotoShioyoshi-ken
Eiji Kawabata
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Reader Feedback
I often hear news about Japanese craftsmanship disappearing, but seeing the young artisans and creators featured in this magazine gave me hope. I want to continue supporting people who don't just preserve tradition but keep updating it.
Since it's written in both Japanese and English, it's perfect for introducing the true charm of Japan to friends overseas. It's not a superficial introduction — it digs deep into technical details and historical backgrounds, making it a truly satisfying read.
I used to think traditional crafts were something distant, but reading the artisan interviews helped me see how their techniques connect to our modern lives.
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