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15/08/2024

[Travel] Designated as a Unesco World Heritage site in 2004, Mount Koya, an important Buddhist shrine, holds many surprises. It is a very mystical place that seduced the monk Kukai (renamed Kobodaishi after his death) nearly 1,200 years ago on his way back from China, where he studied Chanyang’s ta***ic doctrine. If you want to enjoy a spiritual experience, Mount Koya is made for you.

(Re)read more in our article ‘High up on the sacred mountain’, in the archives of our 13th issue 🧘🏻‍♀️🌄

➡ https://www.zoomjapan.info/2013/07/10/no13-travel-high-up-on-the-sacred-mountain/

#日本 #旅行 #高野山 #御寺

Designated as a Unesco World Heritage site in 2004, Mount Koya, an important Buddhist shrine, holds many surprises. This place is often neglected by foreign

12/08/2024

[Language] How to sound like a Japanese person? From ambiguous phrasing to reading the atmosphere of a room, it can be a bit ちょっと (chotto)...right?

Learn more in our column 'Let’s nihonGO' in the archives of our 72nd issue 🗣🙇‍♀️

➡ https://www.zoomjapan.info/2019/06/10/no72-language-lets-nihongo/

#日本 #日本語 #単語

Hello there! This column will include useful Japanese phrases that cover a variety of topics.   Konnichiwa, Mina-san! (Hello, everyone!) There ar

08/08/2024

[Travel] The new fish market of Toyosu is still facing comparison with Tsukiji, which remains a very lively location. More than 900 businesses relocated to brand-new, spacious and sanitary premises situated in Koto ward, on land reclaimed from the sea.

(Re)read more in our article 'Toyosu still needs to prove itself', in the archives of our 73rd issue 🐟

➡https://www.zoomjapan.info/2019/07/15/no-73-travel-toyosu-still-needs-to-prove-itself/

#日本 #旅行 #魚 #魚市場 #東京 #月時 #豊洲

05/08/2024

[Focus] Both of the United States' main allies in Asia, Japan and South Korea are at daggers drawn, leading to a worrying situation.

(Re)read more in our article 'No more bets!', in the archives of our 75th issue ⛔️

➡https://www.zoomjapan.info/2019/10/11/no-75-focus-no-more-bets/

#日本 #歴史 #韓国 #関係 #ボイコット

There’s been a growing movement in South Korea over the past few months to boycott Japanese products./All Rights Reserved Both of the United States’ ma

01/08/2024

[Culture] Although syncretic today, the Amakusa islands were one of the principal centres of Christianity, but also a place where a lot of Christians were eradicated by the Japanese shogunate in the beginning of the 17th century.

(Re)read more in our article 'Out of the shadows into the light', in the archives of our 69th issue ⛪️

➡ https://www.zoomjapan.info/2019/03/14/no-69-history-out-of-the-shadows-into-the-light/

#日本 #歴史 #キリスト教 #天草

In Sakitsu’s streets, here and there you can catch sight of Christian religious items.   The Amakusa islands were one of the principal centres of C

29/07/2024

[Travel] The second Setouchi Triennial takes place this year. It involves twelve islands and two ports. The most famous one, Naoshima, incorporates particularly well artworks, buildings or structures into the natural landscape, making one cohesive ensemble.

(Re)read more in our article ‘The art on the Inland Sea’, in the archives of our 11th issue 🖼

➡ https://www.zoomjapan.info/2013/05/10/no11-travel-the-art-of-the-inland-sea/

#日本 #旅行 #美術 #美術館 #直島

20/07/2024

[Travel] Shibuya, Harajuku and even Shinjuku are all part of Tokyo, but so is this string of islands 1,000 km from the city. Located in the Philippine Sea, this jewel of nature and UNESCO World Heritage site since 2011 is filled with species that are threatened by extinction, and attracts tourists who are passionate about flora and fauna.

(Re)read more in our article ‘Ogasawara: The treasure archipelago’, in the archives of our 53rd issue 🏝🗺

➡ https://www.zoomjapan.info/2017/07/17/no53_travel/

#日本 #旅行 #東京 #小笠原諸島

Shibuya, Harajuku and even Shinjuku are all part of Tokyo, but so is this string of islands 1,000 km from the city. From the bridge of Ogasawara Maru, pass

18/07/2024

[Focus] In her work, Kawakami Hiromi looks at what awaits humankind, for better or for worse. The novelist never misses an opportunity to question the way Japan is evolving.

(Re)read more in our article ‘The one who observes change’, in the archives of our 51st issue ✍️🤔

➡ https://www.zoomjapan.info/2017/05/25/no51-the-future-the-one-who-observes-change/

#日本 #インタビュー #文学 #本 #川上弘美

17/07/2024

📣 New article online !

Founded nearly 80 years ago, the monthly magazine remains the standard reference for anglers and maintains its unique approach.

To get an idea of fishing’s popularity in Japan you only have to take a look at the amount of media devoted to this activity. On the internet, for instance, I found no less than 30 magazines, including monthlies, bimonthlies and quarterlies, and there is also a fishing-only broadcasting station, Tsuri Vision, a video streaming service delivering over 500 original programmes a year, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Discover more about Fishing in Japan
➡️https://www.zoomjapan.info/2024/07/04/n142-press-tsuribito-is-still-going-strong/

15/07/2024

[Eat] To make this delicious Japanese Bagna Cauda, you will need:

(For 2)
50g garlic
4 tablespoons olive oil
50g tinned anchovies
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon miso broth
5 tablespoons soy milk
Vegetables

TIPS:
This sauce can be served with cooked or raw vegetables, according to taste, and is perfect for a picnic.

To learn the steps to the preparation, go to our section ‘Haruyo’s recipe’, in the archives of our 104th issue 🥕🥦

➡ https://www.zoomjapan.info/2023/05/15/no-104-haruyo-recipe-wafu-bagna-cauda-japanese-bagna-cauda/

#日本 #食べ物 #ソース #バーニャカウダ #野菜 #ピックニック

RECIPE 01 - Peel the garlic and cut in two. Trim off the sprouting tip. In a small saucepan, gently heat the olive oil and garlic. 02 - Once the garl

13/07/2024

[Travel] A unique survivor of Tokyo’s old tram network, the Arakawa line has a few beautiful surprises in store for eager visitors. If you want to discover new sides of the capital, you need to take the tramway for sure!

(Re)read more in our article 'A Tramway Named Desire', in the archives of our 10th issue 🚃

➡ https://www.zoomjapan.info/2013/04/10/no10-travel-a-tramway-named-desire/

#日本 #旅行 #東京 #トラム

A unique survivor of Tokyo’s old tram network, the Arakawa line has a few beautiful surprises in store for eager visitors. I’ve always had an obsession w

12/07/2024

📣 New article online !

Japan is becoming increasingly attractive for many foreign anglers. They come to catch both impressive fish and for the world-famous made-in-Japan fishing gear. However, for many foreigners, navigating the world of Japanese fishing can be tricky, especially if they don’t speak and read the language. Luckily, they’ve found in Ralph Nunez a seemingly endless source of reliable information on Japanese fish, fishing customs and tackle stores; he’s quickly becoming the go-to man for both foreign travelers and expats.

Discover more about Fishing In Japan
➡️https://www.zoomjapan.info/2024/07/04/n142-fishing-sea-an-all-consuming-passion/

11/07/2024

The world of sumo is currently living a fascinating period as new champions are rising... Next national tournament will take place in Nagoya, starting from this Sunday July 14th ! To ensure you miss none of the action, visit the NHK WORLD-JAPAN website from this week-end, where edited highlights will be broadcast.

More info here 👉🏼 https://www.zoomjapan.info/2024/07/08/the-art-of-watching-sumo-the-july-2024-tournament/

By Yohann Valdenaire, author of Dosukoi, le site français du sumo (French sumo website).

The 2024 summer sumo tournament will take place from Sunday 14 July to Sunday 28 July in Nagoya. At only 24 years old, he has already made sumo history by w

11/07/2024

[Live from Japan]

In a country where, contrary to belief, there are a lot of pets, it’s important for some to celebrate with their favourite cats or dogs.

In the first days of New Year in Japan, it is customary to eat the osechi bentô and drink a soup called ozoni. Each year, this shop sells canine and feline versions of these traditional dishes for our furry friends.

#日本 #御節 #お弁当 #猫 #犬

10/07/2024

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I’m pretty sure that when people think about fishing, they imagine a waterfront, an exotic beach, a quiet pond in the countryside or even catching fish from a boat. Nobody, for instance, would associate central London or Paris with fishing. However, in Tokyo (and other Japanese big cities) you can do just that.

Tokyo has several artificial fishing ponds that are regularly visited by both amateurs and pros, and the two most popular spots are located smack in the centre of the metropolis: the Benkei Fishing Club is near the ultra-posh Hotel New Otani, while the Ichigaya Fish Centre (IFC) is next to Ichigaya Station on the JR Chuo and Sobu lines.

Discover more about Fishing in Japan
➡️https://www.zoomjapan.info/2024/07/04/n142-tokyo-with-the-city-centre-anglers/

09/07/2024

📣 New article online !

Japan is attracting millions of people from around the world thanks to its unique culture, delicious cuisine and spectacular nature. However, not many people know that Japan is also a fishing paradise. First of all, Japan’s diverse ecosystem provides an ideal environment for fishing. From freshwater mountain streams to oceanic waters, you’ll find an impressive variety of fish species. Locations, of course, play a central part in how much you are going to enjoy your outing, and Japan offers breathtaking locations for any kind of fishing. This is also because most Japanese anglers prioritize nature conservation. Their commitment to sustainable fishing ensures that future generations can continue to enjoy this angler’s paradise.

In other words, whether you are an experienced angler or a beginner, Japan promises unforgettable fishing adventures.

Discover more about Fishing in Japan
➡️https://www.zoomjapan.info/2024/07/04/n142-focus-the-japanese-mad-about-fishing/

This fishing party on the Sumida River in Edo was immortalised by the master printmaker Katsushika Hokusai. Fishing is a pastime enjoyed by millions of peop

08/07/2024

[Focus] Eager to showcase Hokkaido’s local products, the company ROYCE' Chocolate USA situated close to Sapporo, is gaining increasing popularity amongst chocolate lovers.

(Re)read more in our article 'Royce’, the Rolls of chocolate', in the archives of our 5th issue 🍫

➡ https://www.zoomjapan.info/2012/10/10/no5-pleasure-royce-the-rolls-of-chocolates/

#日本 #食べ物 #チョコレート #北海道 #札幌

06/07/2024

[Archives] ‘Harajuku girls, you got the wicked style’, sang Gwen Stefani in her 2004 song of the same name. In the space of five decades, this ancient and once tranquil district has become one of the foremost centres for international fashion.

(Re)read more in our article ‘Follow the locals!’, in the archives of our 13th issue 👩‍🎤👘

➡ https://www.zoomjapan.info/2013/07/10/no13-harajuku-follow-the-locals/

#原宿 #モード #ファッション

In the space of five decades, this ancient and once tranquil district has become one of the foremost centres for international fashion. It can’t be repe

04/07/2024

[Eat No99] A staple in Japanese cuisine, especially found in bento, here are the ingredients to make a hearty Potato salad with egg (Wafu potetosarada ajitamasoe)🥔🥚:

(For 4)
For the eggs:
2 eggs
Ingredients A
4 teaspoons soy sauce
3 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons mirin (sweet rice wine)
1 teaspoon sugar

For the potatoes:
400 g potatoes
1⁄2 onion
Ingredients B
1⁄2 tablespoon shirodashi (white soup stock)
or 1 teaspoon dashi stock powder
4 g katsuobushi (dried flakes of fermented bonito)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1⁄2 teaspoon Japanese karashi mustard
1⁄2 teaspoon soy sauce
Pinch of salt

To learn the steps to the preparation, go to our section ‘Haruyo’s recipe’, in the archives of our 99th issue 🥔

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#日本 #食べ物 #レシピ #ポテトサラダ #味玉

RECIPE 01 - Plunge the eggs into boiling water and cook for 7 minutes. 02 - Thoroughly cool the eggs before shelling them. 03 - Boil ingredients A in

27/06/2024

[Archives] Afro-Japanese relations date back to the 16th century, but there’s still much room for improvement. During the past few years, Africa has increasingly appeared on Japan’s radar, both diplomatically and culturally, as it realises the continent’s importance for the country’s future.

(Re)read more in our article 'Japan - Africa Connections to build on', in the archives of our 57th issue 🌍

➡ https://www.zoomjapan.info/2017/12/14/no57-focus-japan-africa-connections-to-build-on/

#日本 #アフリカ #関係 #歴史

  Afro-Japanese relations date back to the16th century, but there’s still much room for improvement. During the past few years, Africa has incr

25/06/2024

[Focus] While mascots are usually used to promote regions and cities in Japan, in Ishinomaki, the region ravaged by 2011’s tsunami, mascots became a source of comfort for its inhabitants.

(Re)read more in our article 'Characters who serve the public interest', in the archives of our 23rd article 🐥

➡️ https://www.zoomjapan.info/2014/07/12/no23-focus-characters-who-serve-the-public-interest/

#日本 #社会 #ゆるキャラ #いしぴょん #いしぴい

24/06/2024

[Culture] By continuing the work she started with her first novel, Julie Otsuka, in 'The Buddha in The Attic' forcefully evokes the conditions of Japanese immigrants in America.

(Re)read more in our article 'The memory of our mothers', in the archives of our 5th issue 👵🏻👩🏻👧🏻

➡️ https://www.zoomjapan.info/2012/10/10/no5-literature-the-memory-of-our-mothers/

#日本 #日本人 #文化 #文学 #移住者 #米国

By continuing the work she started with her first novel, Julie Otsuka forcefully evokes the conditions of Japanese immigrants in America. On the boat, we wer

22/06/2024

[Focus] Just like Philip Harper, a British sake producer here in Japan, many foreigners have settled on the archipelago over the past few decades and many of them have also worked there. This is their story.

(Re)read more in our article 'Heart to heart Soul to soul', in the archives of our 4th issue 🗣

➡ https://www.zoomjapan.info/2012/09/10/no4-focus-heart-to-heart-soul-to-soul/

#日本 #話し #外国人 #仕事 #異郷人

Many foreigners have settled in Japan over the past few decades and many of them have also worked there. And the Japanese, who wish to learn more about th

20/06/2024

[Travel] Produced in Yamanashi prefecture, Koshu wine is considered to be one of the best wines in the country. We met Kondo Nobuyuki, a Koshu wine producer who talked about the production of wine in Japan and the major challenges that go along with it.

(Re)read more in our article 'On the trail of Koshu Wine' in the archives of our 76th issue 🍷

➡ https://www.zoomjapan.info/2019/11/14/no-76-travel-on-the-trail-of-koshu-wine/

#日本 #旅行 #ワイン #古酒 #山梨県

Château Mercian succeeded the Dai-Nihon Yamanashi Budoshu Kaisha founded in the mid-19th century. Produced in Yamanashi prefecture, this ambrosia is consi

18/06/2024

📣 New article online!

Few people have shaped the social, political and cultural debate in Japan like Uchida Tatsuru.

In the third and last part of his interview, the illustrious thinker continues to share his thoughts on Japan’s political background, tourism, Japan becoming poorer, population decline, immigration, the upcoming World Exposition in Osaka in 2025 and many more interesting matters!

Discover more about what this renowned thinker has to say in the last part of his interview 🗣️

Part 1 and 2 are already available on our website!

➡️ https://www.zoomjapan.info/2024/05/31/no141-focus-japan-as-seen-by-uchida-tatsuru-3-3/

#日本

Uchida Tatsuru is concerned about the authorities' lack of imagination in land management and the excessive concentration of people in metropolitan areas. / Er

17/06/2024

[Archives] According to Yuasa Makoto, Japan has been too slow taking into consideration the rise in poverty in the archipelago. The activist and author of Han hinkon: Suberidai shakai kara no dasshutsu (“Against Poverty in Japan”– not available in English), committed to fighting against the impoverishment of society since the beginning of the 2000’s, looks back on the Heisei era.

(Re)read more in our interview ‘A two-tiered society’, in the archives of our 70th issue ⚖️

➡ https://www.zoomjapan.info/2019/04/12/no-70-encounter-a-two-tiered-society/

#平成 #社会 #貧困

According to YuAsAMakoto, Japan has been too slow taking into consideration the rise in poverty in the archipelago. Yuasa Makoto in Paris in March.  

15/06/2024

[Language] Do you want to go for a drink? いっぱい、飲みに行きませんか。(Ippai, nomi ni ikimasenka.) Like in the UK, the drinking culture is strong in Japan. So if you are planning to go to an izakaya, the traditional Japanese bar/pub with your friends, try using this sentence!

Learn more in our column ‘Let’s nihonGO!’ in the archives of our 76th issue 🗣🍻

➡️ https://www.zoomjapan.info/2019/11/14/no76-language-lets-nihongo/

#日本 #日本語 #居酒屋 #飲み物

Hello there! This column will include useful Japanese phrases that cover a variety of topics. Mina-san, konnichiwa! (Hello, everyone!) It’s the season

14/06/2024

[PR] The King of J-Pop, Tetsuya Komuro, will perform during the next Japan Expo in Paris (Parc des Expositions) on July 14th (sun.). This summer, don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to witness the fire of this great artist !

More info here 👇🏼

Testuya Komuro, Japanese pop legend and pioneer of dance music in Asia, is the Music Guest of Honor at Japan Expo 2024!

13/06/2024

[Live from Japan]

In Japan, after someone’s passing, it is common to go through a buddhist ceremony and then proceed to a cremation. The remains of the deceased can be kept at home or put inside cemeteries’ funeral steles.

Sometimes some religious sites offer exactly the same ceremonies but for pets, just like this temple in Ôsaka where beloved pets’ souls are resting under memorial steles… sometimes watched over by stray cats.

📷 © Horizons du Japon

#日本 #ペット #死 #大阪

12/06/2024

[Eat] Once the symbol of good foods on Japanese trains, the station bento has lost some of its lustre. Known as the ‘ekiben’, its business started at the end of the 19th century and is thus very nostalgic for Japanese.

(Re)read more in our article ‘Improving the daily routine’ in the archives of our 95th issue 🍱🚂

➡ https://www.zoomjapan.info/2022/06/15/no-95-tradition-improving-the-daily-routine/

#日本 #駅弁 #弁当 #電車

The ekiben-uri in Hitoyoshi station, Kyushu. / Odaira Namihei for Zoom Japan Once the symbol of good food on Japanese trains, the station bento has lost som