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Reading Yohji Yamamoto's "Making Clothes"—Thinking about Yohji Yamamoto through "Volume and Drape"

Using Yohji Yamamoto's "Making Clothes" as a starting point, this article examines the "volume" and "drape" found in Yohji Yamamoto's clothing. Drawing on clothes actually seen at the 2014 Paris Men's Collection and items from the author's own collection, the article explores the relationship between the body and clothing.
Cuisine and Food Culture

Walking through Morioka—Kenji Miyazawa, Kohara-sha Publishing House, folk art, cafes, and food culture

Kenji Miyazawa, Kohara-sha publishing house, folk art, café culture, Morioka Reimen (cold noodles), Jajamen (noodles with garlic), Fukuda Bread. While walking through the streets of Morioka, we will explore how past cultures are being passed down to present-day life.
Art and Ceramics

NIGO® and Han-dei-ko: Collecting, Creating, and Inheriting

I visited the "NIGO® and Handeishi" exhibition held at the Ishimizu Museum in Tsu City, Mie Prefecture. Through the tea bowls of Kawakita Handeishi collected by NIGO® and 25 bowls he created himself, I reflected on collecting, pottery making, the freedom to break away from form, and the inheritance of culture.
Travel and Food

Matsumoto, where Crow Castle, folk art, and Yayoi Kusama coexist.

From the national treasure Matsumoto Castle to the traditional storehouses of Nakamachi Street, Matsumoto folk furniture, and the Matsumoto City Museum of Art showcasing Yayoi Kusama's works, the author, a native of Nagano Prefecture, walks through the city of Matsumoto, traversing architecture, folk art, and contemporary art, and introduces the overlapping cultures of the city.
Travel and Food

Inuyama Castle, a National Treasure – A walk from Hotel Indigo Inuyama Yurakuen, exploring the Kiso River and the castle town.

Visit the national treasure Inuyama Castle and stroll through the castle town overlooking the Kiso River. From your stay at Hotel Indigo Inuyama Yurakuen to the Momotaro statue at Inuyama-Yuen Station and the highlights within the castle, this article introduces the charm of Inuyama with accompanying photos.
Travel and Food

The National Treasure Tea Room "Joan" - A world of two-and-a-half tatami mat rooms left behind by Oda Urakusai

We visited the national treasure tea room "Joan," which was relocated to Yurakuen Garden in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture. We will introduce this two-and-a-half-mat tea room, left behind by Oda Urakusai, the younger brother of Oda Nobunaga, discussing its architecture, the tea ceremony, our experience at Yurakuen Garden, and even referencing the film "Sen no Rikyu: Honkakubo Ibun."
Cuisine and Food Culture

Walking through Kawagoe—from the memories of the Tokugawa shogunate to a merchant town and modern architecture.

From Kitain Temple to the traditional storehouse-lined streets, the Toki no Kane (Time Bell), the Yamazaki Museum of Art, and the former Yamazaki family villa, this is a record of a walk through Kawagoe, the "Little Edo," tracing its history related to the Tokugawa family, its architecture spanning from the Edo period to the modern era, and its long-established food culture.
Cuisine and Food Culture

A 2-day, 1-night trip to Chichibu | A journey visiting NIPPONIA Chichibu, Mitsumine Shrine, and Chichibu Shrine

I took a one-night, two-day trip from Tokyo to Chichibu. I stayed at NIPPONIA Chichibu Monzenmachi, enjoyed a dinner featuring local ingredients and Ichiro's Malt whiskey, and visited Chichibu Shrine, Mitsumine Shrine, Paris, and Taizando Cafe. I'll share my trip with you through photos.
Art and Ceramics

Why did YBA originate in 1990s Britain?

This exhibition at the Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art, "YBA & BEYOND: 90s British Art That Changed the World," explores the works of Damien Hirst, Grayson Perry, and others, as well as films such as "Trainspotting" and "Brassed Off!". It examines 1990s Britain across art, music, fashion, class, and urban culture.
Cuisine and Food Culture

Why has Toraya lasted for five centuries? — Reflections on "Tradition and Innovation of the Long-Established Brand 'Toraya'" at the Kyoto Ichijo store.

A book review of "Tradition and Innovation of the Long-Established Brand 'Toraya'." Based on my experience at Toraya Karyo Kyoto Ichijo Store during the Gion Festival in Kyoto, I consider the experiential value created by the five senses, the season, history, and customer service.