Japanese Déjà Vu: Dreamy & Surrealistic Vibes with Mari*
"What you hear is all Japanese music from the 60s to the current day. My inspiration for the mix was ‘Déjà Vu’ by Cibo Matto who sing “Is this real…
NEVER TOO SMALL – Japanese Artist’s Unique Open Air Family Home, Tokyo 57sqm/613sqft
Set in Tokyo’s Suginami-ku neighbourhood, home to many manga artists, Open Sky House is home to artists and architect Zajirogh, his wife, and their three children. Having always dreamed of…
Mieko’s Island – Through The Kitchen Window
Nonagenarian Mizumoto Mieko runs a restaurant on the island of Tokunoshima, serving home-cooked meals made with locally sourced ingredients.
Kantō Massacre
The Kantō Massacre (關東大虐殺, Korean: 간토 대학살) was a mass murder in the Kantō region of Japan committed in the aftermath of the 1923 Great Kantō earthquake. With the explicit and…
NTS Renters: Japanese YouTuber’s DIY Rental, Tokyo 58sqm/624sqft
The calming plant-filled loft apartment is a reflection of the couple’s enthusiasm for vintage treasures, upcycling and clever DIY.
NEVER TOO SMALL: Parking Space Sized Family Home, Tokyo – 56sqm/602sqft
Built no wider than a parking space in the heart of Tokyo, the striking 6 Tsubo House stands out among the more traditional houses on the narrow street. Arte-1 Architect’s…
Episode 78: Godzilla vs. Kong vs. America — our opinions are correct
It’s time to talk about the politics of kaiju. With the new Godzilla vs. Kong movie stomping our way soon, we’re discussing the long history of giant monsters in pop…
A Ghost in Brazil
Kikuko Tsumura I was ever so keen to visit the Aran Islands, but unfortunately, I died before ever making it out of Japan. I was seventy-two at the time. My…