Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 281 i Tokyo Journal

U.S. superstar Billie Eilish and Japanese pop star Kyary Pamyu Pamyu simultaneously headlined stages at the world-renowned Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, which was held over two weekends in May 2022. Kyary’s appearance at the festival gained her a new legion of fans, not only among Coachella concertgoers, but also among music lovers around the world who watched the live-streamed event. Kyary, known for her fusion of the kawaii (cute) and creepy-chic styles, became a Japanese cultural icon after her debut single in 2011. While in California, she performed a sold-out show at L.A.’s Fonda Theater and attended events to help promote local businesses in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles. She even managed to sneak in an L.A. Angels of Anaheim baseball game to see Japan’s national…

1 Sake-shoyu Ponzu | Hokkaido Prefecture It is based on soy sauce made from wild salmon. By blending in yuzu juice, the richness and umami flavor of the salmon soy sauce and the refreshing aroma of yuzu can be enjoyed. 鮭醤油ポン酢 | 北海道 天然の鮭から作った醤油がベース 。 柚子の果汁をブレ ンドすることで 、 鮭醤油のコクとうま味 、 さわやかな 柚子の香りを楽しめる 。 https://www.sato-suisan.co.jp 2 Shijimi Ponzu | Hokkaido Prefecture It is made with a generous amount of extract from shijimi clams caught in Lake Abashiri. With its low acidity and the umami flavor of the shijimi clam, it can be used as a dressing for salads. しじ美ポン酢 | 北海道 網 走 湖 で 獲 れ たシ ジミ貝 から抽 出した エキスをたっぷりと使 用 。 酸 味 を抑え 、 シジミのうま味が効いており 、 サラダのドレッシングにも 。 https://shi-ji-mi.com 3 Fukure Ponzu | Ibaraki Prefecture This is a product of…

One day, a traveler stopped by a town where a new church was being built. There, two stonecutters were working. The traveler was curious about their workand asked one of them, “What are you doing?” To this question,the stonecutter answered bluntlywith an unpleasant expression, “I am fighting withthis damnable stone.” Then, the traveler asked the other stonecutterthe same question. The other stonecutter repliedwith a bright expression and a lively voice, “Yes, I am nowbuilding a wonderful churchthat will give many peoplepeace and comfort.” What kind of work are we doing? This does not determine the ‘value of our work.’ What are we looking at beyond our work? That determines the ‘value of our work.’ 旅人が 、 ある町を通りかかりました 。 その町では 、 新しい教会が建設されているところであり 、 建設現場では 、 二人の石切り職人が働いていました 。 その仕事に興味を持った旅人は 、一人の石切り職人に聞きました 。 あなたは…

https://www.akiu-rantei.com/ Glamping Spa Sendai Mori Komorebi, which opened in August 2021, has three themed tents: “Zeon,” “Astel,” and “Gunay.” Zeon is pet-friendly and has a mini dog park. Astel has a planetarium, and Gunay will make you feel like a princess. With open-air baths with the guest room and toilets and other water facilities located on the premises, you can enjoy glamping in a completely private space without any contact with other guests. A hot spring inn operates this facility as well, so you can experience an authentic hot spring bath. Astel is marvelous. Not only can you enjoy the indoor planetarium, but it’s also equipped with an astronomical telescope to see the starry skies of Miyagi Prefecture in their fullest. In the evening, make sure to light up the…

https://hoshinoresorts.com/en/hotels/beb5tsuchiura/ Hoshino Resorts BEB5 Tsuchiura is a new type of hotel in Ibaraki Prefecture that every cyclist should visit. The hotel, which opened in October 2020, offers an array of amenities to enhance your cycling life, such as bike-friendly rooms. Hang your bicycle up on a wall in your room or even sleep with your beloved bike in bed. The “Fender Blender” is a machine for making smoothies with fruits and milk by pedaling your bicycle to move the blender — a great way to wake up in the morning. Ride to Kasumigaura to watch the sun rise over Japan’s second-largest lake. A professional photographer can accompany you on the journey and take pictures of you throughout. One of the best places to eat and drink in the hotel is…

https://yado-shiontei.jp/ Yado Shiontei, which opened in March 2021, is a truly unique holiday destination. At this ryokan (traditional Japanese inn), guests can enjoy the elegant space designed by architect Kei Matsuba that evokes traditional Japanese aesthetics. The hotel space includes a peaceful garden designed by Toshio Sakamoto, and it also features a display of precious ceramic works by Akihiro Maeta, a Living National Treasure of Japan. Guests can relax in the hotel’s private open-air baths and feast on carefully sourced and curated meals. Chef Masahiko Oishi personally visits local producers to obtain the ingredients for guests’ meals, promising a nutritious and revitalizing dining experience. The menu boasts Tottori wagyu beef, rock oysters, vegetables grown in the famous Daisen mountain range, and other seasonal and locally-sourced delicacies, such as Matsuba-kani crab.…

https://familio-folkloro.com/wa-no-i/kakunodate/ Wanoi Kakunodate, which opened in March 2020, is a hotel devoted to traditional Japanese culture, where guests can rent traditional storehouses that have been renovated in a more modern style. The Nishinomiyake Bushigura storehouse used to hold samurai tools, while Nishinomiyake Gakkogura was used to make pickles, and Tanmonogura stored clothes made from tanmono, a cloth used for making kimonos. All three rooms have one common feature: spaciousness. At Nishinomiyake Bushigura, you can admire the zori sandals, samurai helmets, palanquins to carry people of high rank, and a variety of other items in the room. At Nishinomiyake Gakkogura, you can see a bathtub designed in the shape of a pickle barrel from which you can view cherry blossoms in the spring. At Tanmonogura, you can travel back in time…

https://hotelcollective.jp/en/ Opened in January 2020, Hotel Collective is located on Kokusaidori Street in the largest area of downtown Okinawa. Only a 15-minute bus ride from Naha Airport, the hotel is an attractive place to stay for tourists and business travelers alike. As a luxurious city resort, Hotel Collective offers a wide range of activities, from bus tours to diving expeditions, as well as a full range of onsite amenities, such as restaurants, bars, outdoor pools, and fitness facilities. You can leave your luggage at the hotel before checking in to go shopping at the popular tourist spots in the area. After you’ve had your fill of fun, a blissful moment awaits you at the hotel. You can unwind in the bathroom with a steam sauna and then visit the beauty…

https://byaku.site Narai Juku, located in Nagano Prefecture, is a shukuba-machi, an old posting station with many inns. The town’s unique culture has been shaped over its 400-year history and location: it is surrounded by mountains on all sides. Narai Juku also has the longest shukuba-machi in Japan, which at nearly one kilometer in length attracts many tourists. In the Byaku Narai inn, you can learn about Japan through 100 features that have been handed down in this historic area. Two buildings – a sake brewery built about 200 years ago and the home of a wood craftsman – were renovated and turned into the inn in August 2021. There are a dozen unique rooms, each with different purposes and layouts making use of the historic buildings’ structures, where guests can…

http://www.sequencehotels.com/miyashita-park/eng/ Opened in November 2020, Sequence Miyashita Park is the ideal hotel for travelers curious about global culture and innovation. Located centrally in the Shibuya area, it’s at the epicenter of Tokyo – the heart of modern Japanese culture. The lobby is connected to an outside park, a welcoming space with a simple and clean design. The view from the large windows of the guest rooms provides a sense of openness and connection with the city of Shibuya. Even better, the hotel houses a small, unique museum that showcases a variety of artwork. For breakfast, Sequence Miyashita Park boasts a salad buffet with ingredients sourced from all over the world. With a flexible check-out time of 2 p.m., guests have plenty of time to enjoy a relaxed morning. It’s the…

https://www.discoverasr.com/en/lyf/japan/lyf-tenjin-fukuoka Opened in June 2021, Lyf Tenjin Fukuoka is a great place for tourists to experience Fukuoka’s diverse culture while engaging with other travelers. Featuring interior design and graphics by designers from Singapore and Fukuoka, Lyf Tenjin Fukuoka’s common areas range from an open working space to a fully-equipped community kitchen. In the community kitchen, travelers are encouraged to invent new recipes using local ingredients and try their hand at making their own national dishes. This is a great place to challenge your culinary skills and explore local produce, all while getting to know other travelers. The hotel is located in one of the best spots in the city, with easy access to religious sites such as Kushida Shrine and Tochoji Temple, as well as stores selling Japanese anime goods.…

Shinichi Osawa is a DJ, musician, composer, and producer who formed the band Mondo Grosso in 1991. The group rose to fame for its work in acid jazz. From their 1993 debut album until their 1996 breakup, Mondo Grosso took the world by storm. After the breakup, Osawa continued making music using the Mondo Grosso name for his solo pursuits. In 2017, he partnered with singer and actress Hikari Mitsushima for the song “Labyrinth.” He and Mitsushima, along with composer and pianist Ryuichi Sakamoto, also collaborated on the song “In This World,” featured in Mondo Grosso’s latest album, Big World, which was released in February 2022. Tokyo Journal Editor-in-Chief Anthony Al-Jamie spoke with Shinichi Osawa about his extensive career and newest album. TJ: How did you get started in your…

The long-awaited moment has arrived. Hundreds of people in festival attire strain against two arm-thick ropes absorbed in the ancient task of hauling the Great Pillar of the Onbashira Festival. At last, they arrive at the infamous stretch of mountainside, which is treacherous and as steep as a ski jump. One heave at a time, they bring the pillar forward until it protrudes over the edge, ready for the plunge. Those chosen to accompany the falling log sit on top and brace themselves. In the valley below, thousands of spectators roar in anticipation. The traditional festival song swells all around, its message offering words of encouragement—and caution. Amid a final frenzy of chants and pulling, the pillar lurches ahead, drops, and begins its raging descent. Every six years, communities throughout…

When Shohei Ohtani entered Major League Baseball in 2017, America not only gained a unique and highly coveted player who can throw a fastball upward of 100 mph while hitting home run after home run, but America also gained a hero. Shohei Ohtani’s superiority on the mound, combined with his exceptional abilities at the plate, have not been seen in a century since the glory days of Babe Ruth and his multifaceted talents. The broad-shouldered Ohtani stands 6’4”, tall by Western standards, let alone Japanese, with superior speed, strength, and hand-eye coordination. He is not only a phenomenal pitcher and home-run hitter, but he is also a strong defensive player and an excellent base runner. He is a competitive yet courteous player who pays respect to others on the field,…

INGREDIENTS (Serves 4) • Sea salt• Freshly ground black pepper• 7 ounces fresh tuna fillet• 2 ounces assorted mixed greens Matsuhisa Dressing • 5 ounces finely chopped onion• 4 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons soy sauce• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon rice vinegar• 2 teaspoons water• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar• A pinch of sea salt• ½ teaspoon powdered mustard• A pinch of freshly ground black pepper• 4 teaspoons grapeseed oil• 4 teaspoons sesame oil METHOD 1 Start by making the Matsuhisa Dressing. Combine all the ingredients except the oils. When the salt is fully dissolved, add the oils. 2 Preheat a grill or broiler. Sprinkle a little sea salt and black pepper on the tuna. 3 Briefly sear the tuna until its surface turns white. Plunge the fillet into iced water to stop…

Yakisoba (焼きそば) is the Japanese version of stir-fried noodles. The noodles are stir fried with sliced pork and plenty of vegetables and then coated with a sweet and mildly spicy sauce that distinguishes it from other Asian stir-fried noodles. Yakisoba is one of the most popular street foods in Japan, and Yakisoba stalls can always be found at festivals. Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 20 mins YAKISOBA SAUCE (note 4) • 40ml/1.4oz Bulldog tonkatsu sauce• 50ml/1.7oz Bulldog usuta sauce• 1 tsp soy sauce• ½ tbsp tomato ketchup• 1 tsp sugar• ½ tsp dashi seasoning powder diluted in ½ tsp hot water (note 5) INGREDIENTS (tbsp=15ml, cup=250ml) • 300g/10.5oz yellow noodles (note 1)• 1 tbsp sesame oil• 2 tbsp oil (vegetable oil or peanut oil)•…

TJ: How were you first introduced to mizuhiki? TANAKA: Through my father. I have always liked handicrafts and crafts. Even after I became an adult, I knew I wanted to start doing handicrafts eventually. I took a long vacation from 2016 to 2017 when I was raising my children. I went to Ginza Itoya, an old stationery store in Ginza, to start doing handicrafts, which I had always liked. It was there that I happened to pick up a book on mizuhiki. There was a mizuhiki kit in the book and I thought it looked interesting, so I bought it. When I came home and tried it, I found that I could make mizuhiki better than I had imagined. TJ: You said you were influenced by your father. Was he…

Philip Kotler has been hailed as “the world’s top expert on the strategic practice of marketing” by the Management Centre Europe. He earned an M.A. in economics from the University of Chicago in 1953 and a Ph.D. in the same subject from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) three years later. Kotler is Professor Emeritus of Marketing at the Kellogg School of Management, where he held the S.C. Johnson & Son Professorship of International Marketing. During Professor Kotler’s 56 years at Kellogg, his research and teaching contributed significantly to the school’s success, which included being named Best Business School for six consecutive years in BusinessWeek’s survey of U.S. business schools and being named Best Business School for the Teaching of Marketing. Over the course of his career, he has written…

While the world was struggling with the spread of COVID-19, numerous hotels were opening in Japan. Many of these hotels and inns were being prepared for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in anticipation of a deluge of overseas visitors. However, the postponement of the Olympic and Paralympic Games for a year due to the pandemic put the country’s tourism and hotel industries in a difficult economic position. Despite this challenge, the innovative ideas and the desire to start new businesses persisted, and many of the hotels were nevertheless opened for business. The following are some of the most interesting hotels that opened their doors between 2020 and 2021. They’re well worth the visit to discover Japanese culture and the charm of these hotels. コロナ禍で悩まされるあいだも 、 日本には数多くのホテルがオープンした 。2020 年の東京オリンピック・パラリンピッ…

https://www.grandblissen.jp/ Jozankei is a hot spring resort located in Sapporo, one of the five largest cities in Japan. The Grand Blissen Hotel Jozankei, which opened in July 2021, is a perfect hotel for adults to take advantage of the local characteristics of Jozankei. All the guest rooms are located on the valley side, and most of them have hot spring baths. You can gaze through large windows at the mountainside throughout the year. Apart from the guest rooms, the hotel’s other facilities, such as large baths, restaurants, bars, cafes, and beauty salons, also offer views of the mountains. The hot spring water was personally discovered by the hotel’s founder and is effective for relieving cold and fatigue. Both the hot spring and the colorful forest that spreads out in front…

https://www.suiden-terrasse.yamagata-design.com Shonai Hotel Suiden Terrasse creates the illusion that it is floating in a rice field. The land is nurtured by the clear circulation of water that is unique to Yamagata Prefecture. The rice-field landscape has a variety of expressions from season to season, and architect Shigeru Ban, who is best known for his designs using paper tubes, created the exterior to melt with the surrounding landscape. All the guest rooms are made of wood and have a warm and simple design; wherever you are, you can feel the presence of the rice paddies. Inside the hotel, there is a library containing about 2,000 books that guests can freely borrow and read while immersing themselves in the richness of the surrounding scenery. Adults and children alike are sure to find…

https://nipponiaizumo.jp/sagiura/ Nipponia Izumo Sagiura Fisherman Town is an inn that is well integrated into Sagiura, a beautiful harbor surrounded by magnificent nature. Opened in July 2020, the inn features a nostalgic atmosphere created by the renovation of an old seaside house that still maintains a sense of history. Incorporating the aesthetics of Japanese architecture, you can see the beams, mud walls, and other features that retain the atmosphere of older times. Enjoy the view of the bay and the red-tiled streets of this fishing village, which is unique to this seaside inn. After a breakfast featuring local ingredients and village delicacies, spend some time experiencing what Sagiura has to offer. From making salt by boiling pumped seawater to learning about the town’s history and culture to spending time with nature,…

http://kiso-kazari.com Tsutaya Tokinoyado Kazari overlooks the stunning Kaida Plateau and Mt. Kiso Ontake. Opened in October 2021, the inn is surrounded by the beautiful landscape of Kaida. Over the past few years, saunas have been rapidly gaining popularity in Japan, and Tsutaya Tokinoyado Kazari offers this very experience, along with rooms that boast private sauna tents and open-air baths to relax in afterward. The warm water helps to tighten the entire body, while the outdoor air bath helps relax it again. Repeating this process several times brings deep relaxation. Guests can enjoy the sauna, outdoor hot spring bath, and spring water bath all from the comfort of their own room and terrace. Tsutaya Tokinoyado Kazari truly provides an experience of ultimate relaxation in a space that is in deep harmony…

http://www.bitotsuyama.com/ Bito Tsuyamaan, named after a descendant of Edo-era shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa, opened in March 2020, shortly after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s perhaps why it is the first hotel in Japan to adopt a Wi-Fi smart lock system that allows guests to check in and out without meeting anyone to prevent the spread of diseases. Inside the hotel, the walls are decorated with graphics portraying old townscapes and people, an immersive way for guests to experience iconic, traditional Japan. The walls and ceilings are also decorated with delicate bengara, a dark red Japanese paper. In the gallery, visitors can have a drink of sake from cups made by disciples of Shogyo Oba, a lacquer artist who has become a living national treasure. The sake cups are also…

https://www.loisirterrace.com/kouri/ Opened in July 2021, Loisir Terrace & Villas Kouri is the ideal holiday location for guests looking to enjoy Okinawa’s lush atmosphere with their loved ones. All of the guest rooms, both in villa and condominium styles, offer an expansive view of the ocean and are spacious enough for families and groups. Guests can choose what best suits their tastes. The condominium building has an outdoor pool, while the villa building has a 142-meter infinity pool with a view of the Kouri Bridge and the beach. Guests can travel to the beach on the hotel’s exclusive motorbike, Tuk Tuk, and enjoy the tropical atmosphere as they ride. After enjoying the pool and the beach, an original Okinawan meal awaits. At the café attached to the pool, guests can enjoy…

https://andohotelnara.com/ Ando Hotel Nara Wakakusayama, which had its grand opening in July 2020, is the perfect hotel to enjoy the nature, history, and culture of Nara. At the hotel, the guest rooms are designed for relaxation, including the gentle, calming scent of wood. At the main dining room, Terrace Wakakusayama, the carefully selected local ingredients showcase the culinary culture of Nara. While the sun is out, walk among the vivid greenery and autumn leaves around the hotel and immerse yourself in nature by listening to birds singing and water murmuring. Be sure to visit the nearby Todaiji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the five-storied pagoda of Horyuji Temple. In the evening, you can take a private open-air bath and enjoy a panoramic view of the night scenery from…

https://k5-tokyo.com K5, which opened in February 2020, is a hotel built inside the 100-year-old antique exterior of Japan’s first bank. The interior architecture and spatial designs are a unique fusion of Scandinavian and Japanese aesthetics created by Claesson Koivisto Rune, a studio based in Stockholm. Just inside the impressive exterior, you will find the Switch Coffee cafe, a spot where you can savor a cup of quality coffee and let time slow down around you. When you open the copper-colored door of the standard K5 room, you are greeted by beautiful original furniture and indigo curtains hanging around the bed that will give you a sense of peace. The luxurious junior suite has the same furniture and beds as the K5 room, with the added features of a large oval…

Located directly across from the Disneyland Resort and adjacent to the Anaheim Convention Center lies The Westin Anaheim Resort. This hotel is the closest in proximity to Downtown Disney, aside from Disneyland’s own hotels. Michael Hong, the architect who designed the Bellagio, Wynn, and Encore hotels in Las Vegas, pays homage to the resort’s surrounding Orange County with décor that includes oranges and tangerines in the motifs laid across the interior and exterior, as well as with the hotel’s signature restaurant, Tangerine Room. The Westin Anaheim Resort offers amazing food and dining options, including a top-notch continental breakfast, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Puesto Mexican Restaurant, Blossom Café & Market, Bar 1030, and more. This family-friendly resort also aims to make children’s experiences interactive and enjoyable. The hotel’s family…

Chef Morimoto’s sticky ribs are crispy, tender, salty, and sweet, making them perfect for impressing guests at any get-together. We serve them at many of my restaurants, and I’m excited to share the recipe with you. The ribs are braised first, then dunked in cornstarch and flash-fried to make them crispy. I then douse the ribs in my tasty hoisin sweet-and-sour sauce, giving them a unique Pan-Asian twist. Whether you’re an experienced chef or a new cook, this recipe is easy to follow at home with just a few simple steps and cooking instructions. I hope you enjoy making them as much as you’ll love eating them. Pork Rib Braise • 1 rack of pork ribs• 5 oz ginger• 2 oz garlic• 1 oz canola oil• 1 white onion, rough…

Shigeru Ban is a Japanese architect who graduated from Cooper Union in 1984. As a child, he demonstrated a strong interest in architectural poetics, which influenced all of his later works. He designed a number of iconic buildings, including the Cardboard Cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand, and the Aspen Art Museum in the U.S. He is well known for his work in paper and cardboard architecture. He also assists many humanitarian relief efforts across the globe. In 2022, the Voluntary Architects’ Network (VAN) and Shigeru Ban Architects provided the Paper Partition System (PPS) for shelters for the increasing number of refugees staying in the neighboring countries of Ukraine. These shelters are simple partition systems to ensure privacy for inhabitants, and they have been used in numerous evacuation centers in Japanese…

https://hotel-around.com/takayama/ The city of Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, often called Hida Takayama, is known for its old townscape. Hotel Around Takayama, which opened in July 2021, serves as a bridge between this traditional town and the travelers who want to experience its charm. The hotel was designed so that tourists can actively experience the culture in the various ways that local residents love. For example, in the lounge on the first and second floors, there are 100 cards introducing the city’s famous places and specialties. Guests can make their own guidebooks by selecting the cards that interest them. In addition, the sightseeing map on the wall has QR codes that can be scanned for guides to the stores and other places of interest. Visitors can rent bicycles at the hotel…

https://www.shiroiya.com Shiroiya Hotel, which opened in December 2020, is a beautiful, harmoniously curated travel destination. Architect Sou Fujimoto designed it with the aim of both creating a new community and revitalizing the city of Maebashi in Gunma Prefecture. The hotel’s exterior is a gorgeous harmony of lush greenery and white architecture. Shiroiya Hotel is also known as an “art destination” for its involvement in a wide range of fields, from architecture to design, art, food, wellness, and music. Indeed, the rooms were designed by notable artists and designers. These include Jasper Morrison, who is a leading product designer worldwide, and Michele De Lucchi, an architect and designer who has been a key member of the global design group Memphis. Each room is also decorated with some artworks by Gunma artists,…

https://xyz-speciale.xyz The Nanki-Shirahama XYZ Speciale in Wakayama Prefecture offers a breathtaking view featuring the sea and sky. Opening in July 2021, it is the ultimate private hotel that has made zero contact possible in the wake of COVID-19. Towering over a cliff that is 20 meters high and 100 meters wide, the hotel boasts 12 rooms and features Japan’s first motorized open-air baths. These baths, with no human-made structures in sight, have walls and ceilings on the oceanside that can be freely opened and closed. During the day, the magnificent, panoramic ocean view allows guests to visualize the entire horizon. At night, the same view features a sky filled with stars. The cuisine comes from a collaboration of chefs who have worked at Yufuin and Kirishima Onsen, and meals are…

https://www.hotespa.net/hotels/inazumi/ Inazumi Onsen, a historic inn loved by the late Saneatsu Mushanokoji and other Japanese novelists, was reborn in November 2020. Located on a vast, 33,057-square-meter site in the middle of a tranquil and secluded natural environment, the hotel offers a wide variety of baths with private spring water. The four independent guest cottages, built by famous architects, are each equipped with an indoor and outdoor bath made of Japanese cypress. In a space full of the warmth of wood, you can admire Japanese architecture and the skills of master artisans. Sitting on the wooden deck, enjoy the smells of the four seasons, the beautiful scenery, and the sounds of nature. In the fall, when the autumn leaves are in full color, the mountains turn reddish and golden, creating a…

https://hakonegora.hotelindigo.com/ Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora, which opened in January 2020, is great for anybody who wants to experience a new sensation and discover the history of Hakone. This traditional town is known as one of the best hot spring resorts in Japan, but Hotel Indigo Hakone Gora is the first to have a large bathhouse equipped with a large LED screen that allows you to view digital art while bathing. Families and couples can also enjoy bathing in swimsuits. The Japanese who are familiar with hot springs and overseas tourists who have never been to a hot spring before are all to be intrigued. The guest rooms are decorated with yosegi-zaiku, a traditional craft that began in the late Edo period, along with black-and-white photos on the headboard and distinctive…

https://tsuyama-kojiya.com/ The Joto district is a castle town in Okayama Prefecture with a beautiful view of the townscape. Formerly part of the Kanda Sake Brewery, a nationally important cultural property, four machiya, or traditional wooden townhouses, were outfitted as the Shiroshita Koyado Kojiya lodging facilities in July 2020. In the Joto district, there are many attractions, such as cafes, art galleries, and places to learn about the culture of Tsuyama city. Guests can even take a sake bath in their room’s bathtub to relieve their fatigue, which is unique to Shiroshita Koyado Kojiya. Guests can also use the hot spring, open-air baths free of charge at the Shiroyama Terrace Tsuyama Villa, a group hotel. Why not soak in Tsuyama’s famous Dodo Onsen spring waters and enjoy the view of the…

https://www.gora-karaku.jp Hakone Gora Karaku opened in October 2020 in Gora, a place of rich nature and flowing history and culture. The most attractive feature of the hotel is the outdoor hot spring bath overlooking a spectacular view of the ocean and mountains. All of the Japanese-style and Western-style guest rooms are equipped with such an open-air bath. The rooms are simple and elegant and provide a soothing atmosphere for the mind and body. In addition, there are two other bathing facilities: an open-air bath with a view and a private bath. The open-air bath has two different areas, both with a view of Mt. Myojogatake: One is called “Sokai,” where you can almost be swallowed by the mountains and Sagumi Bay, and the other is called “Myojo,” where you can…

https://www.tokitotoki.com Yanagidori Street is filled with the unique atmosphere of Kinosaki Onsen, a famed hot spring. Many people in yukata, a summer kimono, stroll down the street toward Sumihei Bettei Tokitotoki, a renovated version of Asagoya Ryokan, a traditional inn and cultural heritage site that is over 100 years old. Sumihei Bettei Tokitotoki opened in February 2020, providing a luxury experience at a hotspring health resort. It offers a full range of services for women, including a food therapy menu that incorporates the essence of traditional Japanese beauty, and an aroma service that makes you feel healthy and beautiful inside and out. This is the perfect place for a short mother-daughter trip or to create memories with best friends. There are two private baths in the hotel, which are rare…

https://glampocean.jp/ Glamp Ocean Iseshima, which opened in July 2020, is the perfect destination for those who love the ocean. Guests are greeted by luxurious, hotel-like domed tents built on a private beach that is safe for families with children. During the summer, guests can spend the day relaxing by the ocean. Even in the winter, the domed tents are great for glamping. An “aqua balloon” floats in the facility’s fantastic pool, and the view of the ocean from the warm, heated tent is lovely. Guests can also savor exclusive hot dishes in winter and use the large baths at the adjacent Umino-chou, an open-air bath with a Sakakibara Onsen spring that refreshes the body and soul. For meals, guests can enjoy premium cuisine prepared with seafood, meat, and vegetables from…

In November 2021, the Adachi Gakuen International Art Contest was held through a virtual streaming event featuring design students of Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Kyushu Designer Gakuin Colleges from Japan, along with students from California State University Long Beach and the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena. Finalists of the contest had their art publicly displayed along the 3rd Street Promenade near Wilshire Blvd. in Santa Monica, California in one of the most prestigious walking areas of Los Angeles. 2021 年 11 月 、 東京デザイナー学院 、 名古屋デザイナー学院 、 大阪 デザイン専門学校 、 九州デザイナー学院と 、 カリフォルニア州立大学ロ ングビーチ校 、 パサデナのアートセンター・カレッジ・オブ・デザイン の学生によるストリーミング・イベントにおいて 、 国際アートコンテストが 開催されました 。 ファイナリストの作品は 、 サンタモニカのウィルシャー・ ブルバートと交差する 、 ロサンゼルスでも指折りのおしゃれな遊歩道であ るサードストリート・プロムナード沿いに展示されました 。 1 First Place < 優勝 > Asumi Ozawa Nagoya Designer Gakuin College 2 Second Place < 2 位 > Sheridan Lugo ArtCenter…

A friend of mine from high school wrote and directed the movie Tokyo Pop. She brought me to Tokyo to be the stills photographer for the film, and that’s where I met Carrie Hamilton. She plays a young girl who becomes a singer in a Japanese rock band and finds her own path. Tokyo Pop co-starred Yutaka Tadokoro, now known to millions of people across Japan as Diamond Yukai, and features actress Toki Shiozawa and wrestler Dump Matsumoto. Filmed in 1986 on location in Tokyo, Tokyo Pop explores what life in Tokyo was like back then, especially for an American girl and a rock and roll band trying to make it. Carrie’s character, Wendy, leaves New York because she’s tired of being just a background singer, and after some difficulties…