[japan jikkan Issue 001】
In addition to the feature articles, each issue of japan jikkan will feature a theme color and sound. The theme color for the first issue is 'sky blue.' A traditional Japanese color filled with hope, like a clear-blue sky. The theme sound is the water-cave lyre. Allow the echoes of dripping water to cleanse your soul.
• Cover image: Nao Tsuda from "Moonlight beneath old pine tree" (One) Night"
• Image sound 001: Sound of water cave lyre, Mino-shi, Gifu Prefecture. Produced by: Takashi “Numb” Kizawa
PAST 過去 PRESENT 現在 FUTURE 未来
＜Past 過去＞ ■百年企業 100 YEARS+ COMPANIES
Japan has more century-old companies then anywhere in the world.
Take a look inside...
[japan jikkan Issue 001】
In addition to the feature articles, each issue of japan jikkan will feature a theme color and sound. The theme color for the first issue is 'sky blue.' A traditional Japanese color filled with hope, like a clear-blue sky. The theme sound is the water-cave lyre. Allow the echoes of dripping water to cleanse your soul.
• Cover image: Nao Tsuda from "Moonlight beneath old pine tree" (One) Night"
• Image sound 001: Sound of water cave lyre, Mino-shi, Gifu Prefecture. Produced by: Takashi “Numb” Kizawa
PAST 過去 PRESENT 現在 FUTURE 未来
＜Past 過去＞ ■百年企業 100 YEARS+ COMPANIES
Japan has more century-old companies then anywhere in the world.
Take a look inside Japanese businesses that have been operating for more than 100 years
◎Terada Honke Putting the mojo back into Japanese sake
■温故知新 OLD THINGS NEW
Innovative ideas for propelling tradition into the future.
Japanese manufacturing capturing global attention
◎SOU SOU Eye-catching traditional Japanese wear
＜Present 現在＞
■ TOUR DE SANDWICH by PAPERSKY
Sandwiches created from ingredients discovered exploring Japanese countryside!
Watch beautiful videos of Japanese people and scenery shot during the tour
◎Vol. 1 Onomichi
Flavors of early summer on the Shimanami Kaido
Traveling chef: Hisae Daikokuya
Video Production: Chance Maker
Music: Takeo Toyama
■日本を遊ぼう! HOW TO PLAY NIPPON
Traditional Japanese games are attracting new devotees all over the world.
Take up the challenge, and learn from a master!
◎Vol.1 - Kendama
Secrets of Kendama, straight from a champ
Instructor: Satoru Akimoto
Video Production: Hiroyuki Yabe (Space Sparrows)
Music: Mont Blanc
＜Future 未来＞ ■ステージは世界！JAPONICA
Japanese men & women on a global stage!
What does it take to succeed in a foreign culture?
◎Chihiro Shinoda
Promoting the benefits of Cambodian herbs
■FUTURISTS
Interviews with Japanese trailblazers with a wild imagination and a drive to succeed!
◎Keisuke Iwaya interview by Seiko Ito
The art of filming space using balloons
