Category: Japan
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Interview: Kenichi Soejima, Nikon Z f Camera Designer
[ad_1] Digging into the balance of timeless design and technical innovation Courtesy of Nikon The Nikon Z f full-frame mirrorless camera has a vintage looking exterior with the brand’s latest technology powering its performance. Old-meets-new hybrids aren’t core to Nikon‘s product line, but there have been others in the past, including the Df which 10 […]
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Yoshitomo Nara’s Time-Traveling Solo Exhibition at the Aomori Museum of Art, “The Beginning Place”
[ad_1] A comprehensive look at the beloved Japanese artist’s work Aomori, Japan’s Aomori Museum of Art celebrates the work of local artists, with an enthusiastic focus on their hometown hero, Yoshitomo Nara. Now ten years after his first solo exhibit at the museum, Nara’s The Beginning Place exhibition has opened with much excitement for the […]
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1967 Japan GP Winner Tetsu Ikuzawa Porsche Carrera 6 Model
[ad_1] In a rebellious move, Japanese race car driver Tetsu Ikuzawa entered and won the 1967 Japanese Grand Prix in his privately owned Porsche 906. He continued to challenge the status quo and also win races for ten more years. Today his daughter Maï, a London-based creative director and designer, has brought new life to […]
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A Guide to Japan’s 1,000 Kilometer Michinoku Coastal Trail
[ad_1] by Graham Hiemstra Accessible by Japan’s ever-reliable train system (and within reach of Tokyo by bullet train), the Michinoku Coastal Trail stretches for more than 1,000 kilometers along the northern coast of Honshu. After years of development, the trail officially opened in 2019. It passes through traditional villages and modern cities, granting day hikers […]
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FUJI Japanese Whisky
[ad_1] Mt. Fuji Distillery has been crafting Japanese whisky since 1973, and is the world’s only distillery that creates, ages and bottles American Bourbon, Canadian, Scottish and malt style whiskies in one location. Despite its confusing name, FUJI Japanese Whisky is one of the brand’s newest products, created for and exclusively available in the US […]
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Inside POJ Studio’s Kyoto Gallery and Holistic Complex – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] In Kyoto’s Higashiyama Ward, the Kyoto National Museum was established to collect, house and display cultural treasures to preserve valuable national history. Taking a short walk in the neighborhood, past the Four Seasons Hotel, you’ll find a small sign that reads “Stay Shop Dine Maana Kiyomizu, POJ Studio, Cafe & Bar.” If a person […]
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Hiroshima MOCA Enters a New Era – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Today in Hiroshima, Genbaku Dome (the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Peace Memorial Park) and the Peace Memorial Museum draw visitors from all over Japan and around the world—many of whom take a train from Kyoto or Osaka and return the same day. And yet, there’s so much more to see in the city, […]
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A Dreamy Stay Inside the Island of Ikuchi’s Azumi Setoda – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Capturing the feeling of stepping into the lobby of Azumi Setoda, a modern ryokan-style hotel on Ikuchi (known as “lemon island”), can feel elusive. Open the front door and a wall with a calming wash of indigo comes into view. After being seated by the reception desk, small cups of freshly squeezed orange juice […]
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Eight-Color Crayon – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Designed and manufactured in Japan by stationery brand Hightide (founded in Fukuoka in 1994), this non-toxic wax crayon includes eight colors in one instrument. Choose from pink, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, black or purple and let the creativity flow. Added: Posted on February 2023February 2023 Buy [ad_2] Source link https://coolhunting.com/buy/eight-color-crayon/
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Link About It: This Week’s Picks
[ad_1] Organizations to support in Turkey and Syria, Japanese frozen art, the future of nuclear fusion and more Organizations to Support in Syria and Turkey The collective Closer Than You Think has created an extensive list of organizations working to support those affected by the tragic earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria. The estimated death […]
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Azuma Makoto’s “Frozen Flowers 2023” Sculpture – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Following his 2021 frozen flower installation, Japanese artist Azuma Makoto unveils his stunning “Frozen Flowers 2023” piece in Hokkaido, Japan. Makoto weaves together various types of colorful flowers, creating a tall structure, and then pours water over it. In winter in Hokkaido, temperatures can drop super-low (-15 Celsius or 5 Fahrenheit), making the water […]
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Most Popular – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Every day, we publish articles that cover a breadth of topics all linked by the intention to satisfy, inform and inspire. From artistic festivals to community-minded endeavors, travel guides and more, much of our site’s subject matter mirrors many of our own interests and never-ending curiosity. The following articles are the most visited of this […]
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Inside The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Even before guests arrive to the check-in desk on the verdant 31st floor lobby of The Tokyo EDITION, Toranomon, they pass through several sensory indicators that they’ve entered an EDITION hotel. On the ground floor of the 38-story tower—of which the EDITION populates floors 31 to 36—there’s a dedicated pedestrian entrance dressed in pristine black marble. […]
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Byakko Bespoke – COOL HUNTING®
[ad_1] Silky and fresh, SAKE HUNDRED’s flagship drink, Byakko Bespoke (made from 100% Hyogo Yamadanishiki rice) will impress experts and newcomers alike. Very few distilleries polish grains of rice to this level, and the result is crystal-clear junmai daiginjo sake that delights the palate in a refreshingly balanced manner. Now available in the US, it’s […]
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NADA and NowHere’s “Letters, Lights, Travels on the Street (Bokura ga tabi ni deru riyuu)” Highlights Contemporary Japanese Art
[ad_1] Beyond the glass-paneled garage door that acts as a fair-weather entrance to NowHere, a multipurpose cultural center for Japanese creators based in NYC, two lengthy white walls are dotted with diverse contemporary artworks for Letters, Lights, Travels on the Street (Bokura ga tabi ni deru riyuu), a group exhibit running through 11 September. Curated by […]