“Come frolic or laze on many tatami to a wonderful selection of unique yet nostalgic sounds and sights. Deep cuts culled from the edges of Japan.”
– Mike Kubeck (SuperDeluxe)
Architecture of Anime World- Meticulous Background Art in Stephen Riekele’s Anime Architecture
The book “Anime Architecture” reframes background art in animation as a form of architectural thinking.It closely examines how anime from the late 1980s onward…
At Asama Shirine (浅間神社にて)
Around the time of the Hydrangea Festival, I was walking along the Tama River to see the blooming flowers then…
A CENTURY IN SOUND – Documentary film of Cafe Lion (名曲喫茶ライオン)
The documentary film, A CENTURY IN SOUND traces the profound music culture and history in Japan through a life of Keiko Ishihara,…
On letting go and realignment as a declutter and recycling
Looking back at the trail of daily life can be nostalgic, but also undeniably chaotic, and sometimes I’m stunned at myself…
Super-Yoichi – Super Night Market
This April, join a relaxed Night Market from afternoon into evening. A day-trip hot spring is also within walking distance, making it an ideal mini‑getaway in Kamogawa, Chiba.
Round Pattern 