J SELECT Magazine 発売日・バックナンバー

☆2007年5月号☆

■Features■
14 ボイス：栗原はるみ～ゆとりあるライフスタイル
18 ウィークエンド：ハイキングに出かけよう
26 ハウツー: 写真で食べていくには
28 トピック: 鹿児島の多彩な魅力
54 ヘルス: アジアンスパを堪能しよう

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06 カレンダー 幣誌エディター選出によるお勧めアート情報
24 ジャパノロジー；5月に開催されるお祭り情報
46 フィルム 新着映画情報にJ SELECT独自の切り口で迫る
50 ミュージック 最新のミュージックシーン/ライヴ＆コンサート情報
49 スポーツ フットボールのシーズン


■Selections■

59 ブック
60 コミュニティー
61 フォト
63 イート＆ドリンク
66 ディレクトリー
70 ウエブ・リンク
72 ボイス: 栗原はるみさん（日本語訳）
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☆MAY/June 2007☆

■Features■

14 Voice: Empress of Epicuria
Thanks to her delicious recipes and flawless
taste, celebrity chef Harumi Kurihara has cemented
herself as one of Japan’s top lifestyle gurus.
On the verge of becoming a truly global sensation,
we caught a glimpse of the wife and mother behind
the homemaking empire.
Written by Jim Hand-Cukierman with interview, translation
and additional reporting by Kayo Yamawaki.

18 Weekend: Take a Hike!
The arrival of spring temperatures typically comes with
an irresistable urge to shake off the last shackles of
winter by heading out into the Great Outdoors for a
walk. Brad Bennett discovers a dreamy natural
wonderland exists just 15 minutes from Shibuya.


26 How to: Photo Finish
Thomasina Larkin focuses her attention on
photographers working in Japan in a bid to
discover what keeps them snap happy.


28 Topic: Summer Camps
With the summer holidays approaching, there’s
no better time to start thinking about various
ways to keep your kids entertained.
Suzanne Kamata examines some of the more active
options...


36 Travel: Black Snow
Kagoshima is a charcol-colored, semi-tropical
city in southern Japan that looks somewhat rosier
after a glass or two of the local brew, writes
Stephen Mansfield.


54 Health: Asian Esthetics
Carol Hui takes a luxurious journey into the
world of ethnic spas in Tokyo.


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32 International Schools
Most parents living in Japan want to give
their children the best possible start in life,
but many struggles to find educational facilities
in Tokyo they can trust. The schools listed in this
section provide students with a positive environment
that encourages learning, social interaction and
confidence in one’s individual abilities.



■Every Month■

06 Calendar:
What’s on when near you

24 Japanology
Thomasina Larkin previews three notable
events in May: Bonfire Noh, Sanja Matsuri
and Aoi Matsuri

32 Film: Ben Olah runs his critical eye over the latest
releases to hit the silver screen

46 Music: Interviews, concert info & CD reviews

53 Sport: Football Fireworks
The arrival of May means only one thing for
any devoted fan of European football -the
culmination of the nothern hemisphere season
with the UEFA Champions League final.


■Selections■

59 Books
60 Community
61 Photo
62 Shop
63 Eat & Drink
66 Directory
70 Web Links
72 Voice (translated in Japanese)
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☆2007年4月号☆

■Features■
14 ボイス：SOIL & ”PIMP” SESSIONS ～伊達男たちの野望
20 エンターテインメント: マッスルミュージカルの魅力
24 ソサイエティー: 村上春樹「アフターダーク」の世界
30 ジャパノロジー： 流鏑馬の魅力に迫る
36 トラベル: 高野山、聖地への旅

■Tokyo Midtown■
50 トピック： 東京ミッドタウン 開業で変わる街
53 アナリシス： 東京ミッドタウン グランドオープン
55 ホテル： ザ・リッツ・カールトン・東京

■Every Month■
06 カレンダー 幣誌エディター選出によるお勧めアート情報
32 フィルム 新着映画情報にJ SELECT独自の切り口で迫る
46 ミュージック 最新のミュージックシーン/ライヴ＆コンサート情報
49 スポーツ ワールド・スヌーカー・チャンピオンシップ2007
■Selections■

59 ブック
60 コミュニティー
61 フォト
63 イート＆ドリンク
66 ディレクトリー
70 ウエブ・リンク
72 ボイス: SOIL & ”PIMP” SESSIONS（日本語訳）
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☆APRIL/MAY 2007☆

■Features■

14 Voice: Pimp & Circumstance
SOIL & ”PIMP” SESSIONS are captivating audiences
with their in-your-face brand of jazz, combining
six unique talents into one real firecracker of
a band. Written by Jim Hand-Cukierman with
interview, translation and additional reporting
by Kayo Yamawaki


20 Entertainment: Raw Power
Energetic performers muscle their way into the
hearts of audiences, writes Carol Hui


24 Society: Shadowland
Author Haruki Murakami is attracting a growing
number of fans around the world that are more than
happy to lose themseleves in the page of his weird
and wonderful contemporary literary works. With
the English version of his 11th novel, After Dark,
slated for general release next month, Jim Hand-
Cukierman burns the candle at both ends to take a
closer look at Murakami’s ethereal world.


36 Travel: Into the Mystic
Koya-san has certain timeless qualities that set the
revered site apart from other tourist destinations in
Japan, writes Stephen Mansfield



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50 Topic: At The Crossroads
The opening of Tokyo Midtown in Roppongi at the
end of March is the latest in a long line of
projects expected to change the face of the district
forever, writes Benjamin Freeland


53 Analysis: Center Of Attention
Thousands are expected to flock to the center of
the city on March 30 to witness the long-awaited
opening of Tokyo Midtown. James Sycamore discusses
what first-time visitors are likely to expect...


55 Hotel: Putting On The Ritz
Perched atop of Tokyo’s tallest building, The
Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo is promising guests a genuine
slice of Heaven.


■Every Month■

06 Calendar:
What’s on when near you

30 Japanology
Action-packed archery matsuri adds another string
to Kamakura’s bow, writes James Sycamore.

32 Film: Ben Olah runs his critical eye over the latest
releases to hit the silver screen

46 Music: Interviews, concert info & CD reviews

49 Sport: Pot Black
The world’s best set to get that sinking feeling
in the 2007 World Snooker Championships at the Crucible.


■Selections■

59 Books
60 Community
61 Photo
62 Shop
63 Eat & Drink
66 Directory
70 Web Links
72 Voice (translated in Japanese)
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☆2007年3月号☆

■Features■
14 ボイス：ラモス瑠偉～後悔なき人生
18 ソサイエティー: 葬儀業者の現在
22 カルチャー: 日本発！缶コーヒー
26 マネー: 日本で起業する方法
32 ハウツー： 在日外国人と音楽
34 ジャパノロジー： ひな祭りについて
36 トラベル: 上海における折衷主義
55 マツリ： 桜の名所16選

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■Every Month■
06 カレンダー 幣誌エディター選出によるお勧めアート情報
46 フィルム 新着映画情報にJ SELECT独自の切り口で迫る
50 ミュージック 最新のミュージックシーン/ライヴ＆コンサート情報
53 スポーツ ラグビー・ワールドカップへの道
■Selections■

59 ブック
60 コミュニティー
61 フォト
63 イート＆ドリンク
66 ディレクトリー
70 ウエブ・リンク
72 ボイス: ラモス瑠偉（日本語訳）
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☆MARCH/APRIL 2007☆

■Features■

14 Voice: No Regrets
With his trademark curly locks and boyish
charm, Brazilian-born football icon
Ruy Ramos is one of the most recognizable
faces in Japan today. Andrew McKirby talks
to the talented midfielder about love, life
in Japan and lessons learned from ”the Agony
of Doha”. Interview translated by James Donaghy.
Portraits by Marina Ogata.


18 Society: New Life in Death Business
Robert Cameron investigates the shift in attitudes
towards death and dying in Japan.


22 Culture: Cafe Au Fait
Jon Day offers a fast-track guide to canned coffee
culture that won’t leave you feeling bitter and
twisted.


26 Money: Getting Down to Business
It used to be nigh on impossible to set up a company
as a foreigner in Japan. But conditions have changed
somewhat in recent times while anyone wishing to
start-up a venture is still required to dot the ’i’s
and cross the ’t’s, incorporating is not nearly as
bothersome as it used to be. Haru Maki reports...


32 How to: Sound Advice
Thomasina Larkin talks to three expats who are
involved in different aspects of the music scene
in Japan in order to discover what it takes to lead
a genuine rock ’n’ roll lifestyle.


34 Japanology: Living Dolls
While young Japanese girls these days are more likely
to want a mobile phone than a Cabbage Patch Kid,
the Dolls Festival in March is still viewed as sacrosanct.
Thomasina Larkins reports...


36 Travel: Shanghai Blend
Shanghai possesses a heady, slightly ersatz,
eclecticism that has always allowed it to absorb
all manner of influences, writes Stephen Mansfield.


55 Matsuri: In Full Bloom
Ivy Emerson provides a handy guide to the best
cherry blossoms viewing spots in Japan.


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56 Executive Hotels: With spring just around
the corner, we profile the very best culinary
promotions that are currently on offer at two
jaw-dropping executive hotels in Tokyo


■Every Month■

06 Calendar:
What’s on when near you

46 Film: Ben Olah runs his critical eye over the latest
releases to hit the silver screen

50 Music: Interviews, concert info & CD reviews

53 Sport: Game of Two Halves
Rugby’s World Cup hopefuls will need to prove
themselves in tournaments in the early part of the
season if they are to get the ball rolling for a successful
campaign later in the year. James Sycamore looks at the
form of teams involved in the Six Nations and Super 14
competitions that are currently underway.


■Selections■

59 Books
60 Community
61 Photo
62 Shop
63 Eat & Drink
66 Directory
70 Web Links
72 Voice (translated in Japanese)
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☆2007年2月号☆

■Features■
14 ボイス：山本貴志さん～ピアノ貴公子
18 ファッション: 英国風ファッションの今
22 カルチャー: 精進料理のもたらすもの
27 トピック: 通信教育の現在
30 テック： ブログで拡がる世界
32 ジャパノロジー： 節分について
34 マツリ： 白銀の雪のお祭りに出かけよう
36 ウィークエンド: パウダースノーを満喫しよう

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54 エデュケーション： 日本語学校＆インターナショナルスクール特集

■Every Month■
06 カレンダー 幣誌エディター選出によるお勧めアート情報
46 フィルム 新着映画情報にJ SELECT独自の切り口で迫る
50 ミュージック 最新のミュージックシーン/ライヴ＆コンサート情報
53 スポーツ スーパーボウル2007
■Selections■

59 ブック
60 コミュニティー
61 フォト
63 イート＆ドリンク
66 ディレクトリー
70 ウエブ・リンク
72 ボイス: 山本貴志さん（日本語訳）
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☆FEBRUARY/MARCH 2007☆

■Features■

14 Voice: Piano Prince
Piano virtuoso Takashi Yamamoto hits all
the right notes in his bid to take classical
music to the masses, writes Manami Okazaki.
All images courtesy of Concert Imagine.


18 Fashion: Cool Britannia
Japanese fashionistas have been attracted by
the clean lines and urban street smarts of
British designers for the past two decades or so.
With the official launch of another recognized
British label this month, the best of British
just keeps getting better. Jon Day reports...


22 Culture: Food for the Soul
The traditional cuisine of Buddhism, shojin ryori,
is meant for greater things than just pleasing our
palates. As Kayo Yamawaki and Jim Hand-Cukierman
discover, it can quench the spirit as much as it
satisfies the appetite. Photographs by Kayo Yamawaki.


27 Topic: Distance Learning
Want to add some more oomph to your education arsenal
but do not know enough Japanese to study at a local
tertiary institution? Suzanne Kamata discovers
that many overseas programs can be studied from
the comfort of your own home.


30 Tech: Tap Into Potential
Thomasina Larkin discovers that you don’t have
to be a computer geek to benefit from setting up
and maintaining an online diary.


32 Japanology: Full of Beans
James Sycamore examines an annual festival in
which participants are encouraged to get a
little scatter-brained.


34 Matsuri: Snow Bound
Ivy Emerson digs out her winter mittens, scarf
and woolen hat in preparation for three unique
snow festivals that are held in various parts of
Japan in February.


36 Weekend: Perfect Powder
Ben Matsuda discovers 10 of the best places
to carve out some winter fun in the land of
the rising sun.


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54 Education: Laying the Foundation
Education is one of the cornerstones of a
person’s development, whether you are an
adult trying to adjust to life in another
country or a small child discovering everything
there is to know about this wonderful world.
In many ways, the learning processes of adults
and children are the same, and that is why we
have decided to focus on education in this
particular issue. Over the next few pages,
we profile a handful of recommended full-
and part-time courses that are available at
various language institutions in Tokyo, before
turning our attention further afield to nationwide
educational options that are open to parents seeking
to ensure their kids’ futures are secure.


■Every Month■

06 Calendar:
What’s on when near you

46 Film: Ben Olah runs his critical eye over the latest
releases to hit the silver screen

50 Music: Interviews, concert info & CD reviews

53 Sport: Super Bowl 2007


■Selections■

59 Books
60 Community
61 Photo
62 Shop
63 Eat & Drink
66 Directory
70 Web Links
72 Voice (translated in Japanese)
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☆2007年1月号☆

■Features■
14 トラベル：山陰～松江 神々の宿る文化の町
18 テック: 番号ポータビリティ後の携帯電話の行く末
24 ソサイエティ: 視覚障害と共に生きる
26 トピック: 東京の都市開発を考える
36 ボイス: 華道家 假屋崎省吾～花の美力

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32 ロー： あらゆる法律問題にお答えします
34 ジャパノロジー： 新年を祝う
54 東京で始める新生活

■Every Month■
06 カレンダー 幣誌エディター選出によるお勧めアート情報
40 ピープル アートプロジェクト Retired Weapons
46 フィルム 新着映画情報にJ SELECT独自の切り口で迫る
49 ミュージック 最新のミュージックシーン/ライヴ＆コンサート情報
53 スポーツ 大相撲 平成19年一月場所

■Selections■

59 ブック
60 コミュニティー
61 フォト
62 イート＆ドリンク
66 ディレクトリー
70 ウエブ・リンク
72 ボイス: 假屋崎省吾さん（日本語訳）
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☆JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2007☆

■Features■

14 Travel: Lotus Land
Situated on the atmospheric but otherwise
lugubrious San’in coast of Japan, Matsue
has managed to change with the times while
managing to retain an age-old, archetypal
Japanese sentiment, writes Stephen Mansfield.
All images courtesy of the author.


18 Tech: Ring Masters
The domestic market for mobile phones has been
abuzz with activity ever since mobile number
portability was introduced in Japan at the end
of October last year. The country’s three primary
cell phone providers – DoCoMo, KDDI and Softbank –
have recently launched handfuls of new handsets
in a bid to maintain existing customer bases and,
hopefully, attract a few new clients in the process.
But once you get behind the marketing gumf, how do
you decide which model is best for you?
Robert Cameron reports…


24 Society: Tokyo By Touch
If you think hitting the streets of Tokyo as a
foreigner is daunting, spare a thought for the
visually-impaired. James Bowskill speaks to blind
computer programmer Masafumi Nakane about the trials
and tribulations of negotiating this metropolis
without 20/20 vision.


26 Topic: Winds of Change
Tokyo is a city that is defined by constant change,
and even the briefest of walks around your neighborhood
is sure to reveal at least one property under construction.
With municipal officials in Tokyo now in the midst of
preparing a bid to host the 2016 Olympic games, it seems
appropriate to examine the issue of urban development in
the metropolis and weigh up where it might be heading in
the future. Text and photographs by Jim Hand-Cukierman, w
ith additional reporting by Kayo Yamawaki.


36 Voice: Flower Power
Celebrity floral artist Shogo Kariyazaki adds a dash
of panache to a time-honored Japanese tradition,
writes Jon Day. Interview conducted, transcribed and
translated by Yoshimi Kanayama. Portraits by David Stetson.
Photographs shot on location at Meguro Gajoen in Tokyo.


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32 Law: Legal Beagle
A law firm in Japan offers legal advice in English
on a wide range of issues. James Sycamore reports…

34 Japanology: New Year Cheer
The Japanese New Year is a traditional festival that
has been celebrated for centuries and has its own unique
customs, writes Benjamin Christie.

54 New Life in Tokyo
Arriving in Japan for the first time is a mind-boggling
experience. In this issue, we profile a handful of companies
offering first-rate goods and services to make your
relocation smoother.


■Every Month■

06 Calendar:
What’s on when near you

40 People:
Retired Weapons put out to pasture

46 Film: Ben Olah runs his critical eye over the latest
releases to hit the silver screen

49 Music: Interviews, concert info & CD reviews

53 Sport: Clash of the Titans
The nation’s leading sumo wrestlers tangle in the
first tournament of 2007.


■Selections■

59 Books
60 Community
61 Photo
63 Eat & Drink
66 Directory
70 Web Links
72 Voice (translated in Japanese)
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☆2006年12月号☆

■Features■
14 トラベル：トラベルフォトの美学
20 ヘルス: 東洋医学で病を予防する
24 クリスマス: 冬のホリデイ、冬のお出かけ
26 クリスマス: サンタクロース、日本に現る
28 クリスマス: 奉仕の精神
30 クリスマス: 自宅にレストランの味を
36 ボイス: 押尾コータロー～カラフルコード

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54 ホテルで過ごすラグジュアリーなクリスマス

■Every Month■
06 カレンダー ハイライト 幣誌エディター選出によるお勧めアート情報
34 ジャパノロジー 和紙への誘い
43 カレンダー 国内 全国の舞台/アート/祭り等各種イベント情報
46 フィルム 新着映画情報にJ SELECT独自の切り口で迫る
50 ミュージック 最新のミュージックシーン
52 ギグ・ガイド 最新音楽ライヴ＆コンサート情報
53 スポーツ フットボールフィーバー FIFA Club World Cup 2006

■Selections■

59 ブック
60 コミュニティー
61 フォト
63 イート＆ドリンク
66 ディレクトリー
70 ウエブ・リンク
72 ボイス: 押尾コータロー（日本語訳）
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☆DECEMBER/JANUARY 2006☆

■Features■

14 Travel: The Liquid Eye
Peerless travel writer Stephen Mansfield
explores the delicate art of travel photography.
All images photographed by the author.


20 Health: The Power of Healing
Traditional Oriental medicine provides a holistic
approach to therapy that concentrates on preventing
sickness instead of remedying symptoms. With the long
march of winter tapping at the door, Benjamin Freeland
looks into four age-old Japanese treatments that could
help you avoid falling foul of a bug, virus or other nasty
over the next few months.


24 Xmas: Happening Holidays
Most people living in Tokyo become overwhelmed by
feelings of cabin fever every once and while. So if
you’re feeling a little down in the mouth, perhaps
give the following excursions a try. Ivy Emerson reports…


26 Xmas: Densha Santa
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a bona fide
Santa Claus in Japan? Thomasina Larkin finds out…


28 Xmas: The Gift of Giving
While you furiously throw wrapping paper around
the last of your Xmas presents, stop for a minute
and spare a thought for those less fortunate than yourself.


30 Xmas: Deals on Wheels
Ivy Emerson discovers a wide range of goods and services
that can be delivered right to your front door.


32 Xmas: Sparkle That Shines
With the holiday season just around the corner,
cellarmaster J.K. Whelehan discusses the beverage
that lies behind all great celebrations – champagne.


36 Voice: Colorful Chords
With the recent release of his new album entitled
Color of Life, acoustic guitar virtuoso Kotaro Oshio
paints the world with his lush melodies and slick strumming
techniques, writes Jim Hand-Cukierman. Interview conducted,
transcribed and translated by Kayo Yamawaki.


■Sponsored Section■
54 Tis the Season to be Jolly
A selection of the best Christmas promotions on offer
in Tokyo over the festive season


■Every Month■

06 Calendar: Glimpse art from Down Under;
East meets West in Tokyo; Illuminations;
Messages in Glass; The Nutcracker

34 Japanology: Hot to Trot
With the days growing shorter, it’s time to forget
about summer and enjoy the best that winter has to offer – hot sake

43 Event Listings: What’s on when near you

46 Film: Ben Olah runs his critical eye over the latest
releases to hit the silver screen

50 Music: Little Barrie, Rancid & CD reviews

52 Gig Guide: Nationwide concert listings

53 Sport: Football Fever
Six of the world’s best clubs clash in the FIFA Club World Cup 2006


■Selections■

59 Books
60 Community
61 Photo
63 Eat & Drink
66 Directory
70 Web Links
72 Voice (translated in Japanese)
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☆2006年11月号☆

■Features■
14 モータリング：D１ ドリフト走行の魅力
20 モータリング: モーターサイクル・ダイアリーズ
22 トラベル: 常夏の楽園 サイパン
24 ソサイエティー: さあ、踊ろう！
32 ファミリー: 不妊症の現在
36 ボイス: 束芋～その不確かさを、あえて描く
54 ピープル: モーガン・フィッシャーの音世界

■Every Month■
06 カレンダー ハイライト 幣誌エディター選出によるお勧めアート情報
43 カレンダー 国内 全国の舞台/アート/祭り等各種イベント情報
46 フィルム 新着映画情報にJ SELECT独自の切り口で迫る
50 ミュージック 最新のミュージックシーン
52 ギグ・ガイド 最新音楽ライヴ＆コンサート情報
53 スポーツ ジ・アシッズ クリケットの国際試合
56 ジャパノロジー 和紙への誘い

■Selections■

59 ブック
60 コミュニティー
61 フォト
63 イート＆ドリンク
66 ディレクトリー
70 ウエブ・リンク
72 ボイス: 束芋（日本語訳）
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☆NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2006☆

■Features■

14 Motoring: Poetry in Motion
The latest installment of The Fast and the Furious
is an outrageous tale of souped-up motor vehicles
stretching the rules of the road to the absolute limit.
The most interesting aspect of the hundred-mile-an-hour
flick, however, is the fact that it’s actually based on
a true story. Written and photographed by Jim Hand-Cukierman
and Kayo Yamawaki.


20 Motoring: The Motorcycle Diaries
Manami Okazaki rediscovers the joys of life on two wheels.


22 Travel: Saipan Redux
Stephen Mansfield revisits a popular holiday destination
in the Pacific that offers natural wonder, scrumptious
cuisine and a real modern-day mystery.


24 Society: Everybody Dance Now!
Thomasina Larkin takes a closer look at the country’s
blossoming dancing craze.


32 Family: Silent Longing
Despite recent initiatives by the Government to increase
the country’s paltry birth rate, little is being said about
infertility, writes Suzanne Kamata.


36 Voice: Embracing Uncertainty
Installation artist Tabaimo has moved on from her formative
thought-provoking animations to produce a new line of work
that is as much inflective as it is reflective.
Written by Alicia Kirby. Portraits by David Stetson.
Photos shot on location at the Hara Museum of Contemporary Art
in Shinagawa, Tokyo.


54 People: Symphonic Soundscapes
Thomasina Larkin gets up close and personal with Tokyo-based
musician/artist Morgan Fisher in an attempt to find out what
inspires his multifarious performances.


■Every Month■

06 Calendar: Emperor Qin’s Terracotta Army, The Allure of Edo;
The Chronicles of Kaiyodo, The Ransom of Red Chief, On the (Silk) Road;
Thirteenth Osaka European Film Festival

43 Event Listings: What’s on when near you

46 Film: Ben Olah runs his critical eye over the latest releases
to hit the silver screen:
Hostel, The L.A. Riot Spectacular, World Trade,
The Wind that Shakes the Barley, Block Party

50 Music: Lee “Scratch” Perry & Adrian Sherwood team up
for the first time in Japan; Tracer AMC; Miaou

52 Gig Guide: Nationwide concert listings

53 Sport: Ashes to Ashes
Australia seek Ashes revenge in the 2006/2007 series Down Under

56 Japanology: Paper Chase
How to make Japanese paper


■Selections■

59 Books
60 Community
61 Photo
63 Eat & Drink
66 Directory
70 Web Links
72 Voice (translated in Japanese)
74 20Q/Subscription

☆2006年10月号☆

■Features■
14 ボイス: ドナルド・リチー～孤高のオブザーバー
18 アート: 外国人アーティストが創るヌーベル・マンガ
22 テック: 進化するデジタルカメラ
28 ソサイエティー: 本物より美味しい！？食品サンプル
30 デザイン: トウキョウ・デザイン・ウィーク2006
36 トラベル: 自然豊かな歴史都市～福岡

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54 フィットネス特集： 涼しい秋こそ体をシェイプアップするのに
最適な季節。


■Every Month■
06 カレンダー・ハイライト 弊誌エディター選出によるお勧めアート情報
32 フィルム 新着映画情報を独自の切り口で迫る
40 フィルム 東京近郊にあるアート・ハウス・プロジェクト
43 カレンダー 国内 全国の舞台/アート/祭り等各種イベント情報
46 ミュージック 最新のミュージックシーン
49 ギグ・ガイド 最新音楽ライヴ＆コンサート情報
56 ジャパノロジー サムライの魂 刀を磨く
57 スポーツ F1日本グランプリ
59 ゴルフ グリーンでのボールの運び方

■Selections■
60 ブック
61 コミュニティー
62 掲示板
63 イート＆ドリンク
66 ディレクトリー
70 ウエブ・リンク
72 ボイス: ドナルド・リチー（日本語訳）
74 20Q/定期購読のご案内




☆OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2006☆


■Features■

14 Voice: Independent Observer
Donald Richie has spent almost six decades in Tokyo
observing the best and worst that modern Japan has to offer.
While learning a great deal about the country and its people,
his succinct observations appear to have perhaps taught him
a lot more about himself. Story by Thomasina Larkin.
Portraits by David Stetson.

18 Art: Artists in Residence
Foreign comic artists are drawing plenty of inspiration
from their local environment, writes Oscar Johnson.


22 Tech: Focal Point
Wanting to buy a digital camera but don’t quite know
where to start? Haru Maki tests the latest generation
of models available on the market and discovers the answer
primarily depends on your ultimate needs.


28 Society: Plastic Fantastic
Brett Bull investigates the intricacies involved in
creating Japan’s ubiquitous replica food models.


30 Design: Tokyo Design Week 2006
Hordes of designers are expected to descend on Tokyo
between October 31 and November 15 to participate in the city’s
three biggest annual design events.


36 Travel: View to a Thrill
Despite its blue-chip historical credentials, Fukuoka
presents a strikingly modern face to the visitor.
Story & photos by Stephen Mansfield.



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Tokyo offers a plethora of accommodation options,
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some of the most exclusive lodgings in the world.
In this issue, we profile a few of the more
exquisite hotels on offer.

54 Fitness: Shape Up or Ship Out
Keep in shape this autumn at one of the recommended
fitness facilities featured in this magazine.

■Every Month■

06 Calendar: Nota Bene
Bill Viola’s first restrospective in Asia;
Pink Ribbon


08 Calendar: Nota Bene
2006Masterpieces from The Picture Gallery of
the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna


32 Film
Ben Olah runs his critical eye over the latest releases
to hit the silver screen: Nacho Libre, Murderball,
The Squid and the Whale, 16 Blocks, Ellie Parker,
Birth, Capote, United 93


40 Space: On a Wing and a...
A butterfly inadvertently stumbles across a true-to-life
art house project near Tokyo


43-45 Calendar: Listings
What’s on when near you


46 Music
Ben Olah chews the fat with Yo La Tengo;
This month’s essential soundz; Sonar Sound 2006


49 Gig Guide
Nationwide concert listings


56 Japanology: The Sharp End
The art of sword polishing


57 Sport: Wheels of Thunder
Japanese Grand Prix (Formula One)


59 Golf: The Final Touch
Tips to improve your short game



■Selections■

60 Books
61 Community
62 Bulletin Board
63 Eat & Drink
66 Directory
70 Web Links
72 Voice (translated in Japanese)
74 20Q
74 Subscription

☆2006年9月号☆

■Features■
14 ボイス: アラン・デュカス～ライフスタイル、すなわち人生
19 トラベル: 山と水と道の里～山梨県白州
24 スポーツ: ストリートバスケットボール
28 スポーツ: ワールドラリーチャンピオンシップ2006
30 ソサイエティー: 小泉純一郎とは何者であったか
36 ファッション: メンズ 秋冬コレクション2006-07

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■Every Month■
06 カレンダーハイライト 弊誌エディター選出によるお勧めアート情報
38 ジャパノロジー 茶道への誘い
43 カレンダー 国内 全国の舞台/アート/祭り等各種イベント情報
46 フィルム 新着映画情報を独自の切り口で迫る
50 ミュージック 最新のミュージックシーン
51 レビュー 最新音楽CDセレクション
52 ギグ・ガイド 最新音楽ライヴ＆コンサート情報
53 ゴルフ ラウンド中のミスを最小限に抑える方法

■Selections■
60 ブック
61 リーダー
62 ニュース
63 イート＆ドリンク
66 ディレクトリー
70 ウエブ・リンク
72 ボイス: アラン・デュカス（日本語翻訳）
74 20Q
74 定期購読のご案内




☆SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2006☆


■Features■

14 Voice: A Sense of Style
”Lifestyle” has become one of the hottest marketing buzzwords
in Japan in recent times and everywhere you look these days you
will see someone describing either themselves or their goods and
services as ”lifestyle this” or ”lifestyle that.” The current
pervasiveness of this concept suggests it is a relatively new and
revolutionary idea, and yet this couldn’t be furthur from the truth.
James Sycramore speaks to a renowned restaurant producer who has
been preaching the lifestyle mantra for the past 30 years.


19 Travel: Hakushu Hideaway
Stephen Mansfield explores an area of rustic calm that lies within
easy reach of Tokyo.


24 Sport: Grand Slam
Lindsay van Schalkwk examines the high-flying nature of streetball
in Japan.


28 Sport: From Dust To Glory
Thousands of motor sports enthusiasts are expected to head north
to Hokkaido for three days from September 1 to watch race-hardened
drivers and their navigators take part in the 11th round of this year’s
FIA World Rally Championship. James Sycamore reports...


30 Society: Pop Politics
Julian Ryall weighs up the political legacy of
one of the country’s
most flamboyant leaders to date.


36 Fashion: Willing & Labeled
Jon Day demystifies some of the trends for men this
coming autumn/winter.



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53 International Schools
Choosing the most suitable school for your child is
one of the most difficult decisions a parent has to make when
living in Japan. There are dozens of internatiional schools
available providing a wide range of study programs and activities,
and settling on one in particular is an uneviable task. In this
issue, we offer a few tips to point you in the right direction.



■Every Month■

06 Calendar: Highlights
More than 100 artworks from the Royal Museum of Art in Belgium; Dali

08 Calendar: Highlights
Batik Shoku; Manga art explores Edo-era superstition


34 Japanology
Perfect to Tea: The Art of Sado

43 Calendar Nota Bene
World Press Photos 50 Years; Shou Shou Mukashi Banashi


43-45 Calendar: Listings
What’s on when near you


46 Film
Ben Olah runs his critical eye over the latest releases to hit
the silver screen:
Capote, Birth, Final Destination 3, The Fast and the Furious:
Tokyo Drift, The Descent, X-Men: The Last Stand


50 Music
Serge Mendes breezes into Japan to promote his first album
in 10 years; Iron Maiden returns for better or worse


51 Review
This month’s essential soundz


52 Gig Guide
Nationwide concert listings


59 Golf
Eliminating mistakes from your game


■Selections■

60 Books
61 Reader
62 News
63 Eat & Drink
66 Directory
70 Web Links
72 Voice (translated in Japanese)
74 20Q
74 Subscription

☆2006年8月号☆

■Features■
14 ボイス: 中村獅童、そのただならぬ魅力
20 ウィークエンド: I越後妻有トリエンナーレ2006
22 ウィークエンド: 佐渡ヶ島ー文化ルネッサンスの地
26 トピック: 日本における核エネルギー問題
32 トレンド: 東京 立ち飲み屋巡り
36 トラベル: トリニダード・トバゴ共和国

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■Every Month■
06 カレンダーハイライト 弊誌エディター選出によるお勧めアート情報
43 カレンダー国内 全国の舞台/アート/祭り等各種イベント情報
46 フィルム 新着映画情報を独自の切り口で迫る
50 ミュージック 最新のミュージックシーン
51 レビュー 最新音楽CDセレクション
52 ギグ・ガイド 最新音楽ライヴ＆コンサート情報
53 スポーツ トライ・ネーション・ラグビー2006
54 ゴルフ バンカーショットの打ち方

■Selections■
59 ピープル
60 ブック
61 コミュニティー
62 ショップ
63 イート＆ドリンク
66 ディレクトリー
70 ウエブ・リンク
72 ボイス: 中村獅童（日本語翻訳）
74 20Q
74 定期購読のご案内




☆AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2006☆


■Features■

14 Voice: There’s Something About Shidou
Few performers in Japan have been able to make
the leap from the kabuki theater to the silver
screen - and vice versa - without falling foul
of the critics. One actor who has successfully
managed to keep a foot in each court in modern
times is Shidou Nakamura, who is using his experiences
on stage and in front of the camera to bring considerable
depth to the characters he plays in either genre. And yet
even this synopsis sounds a tad simplistic; there’s
more - much, much more - to this imposing performer than
meets the eye. What on earth is it? Story by Alicia Kirby.
Photography by David Stetson, shot on location
in Meguro Gajoen, Tokyo.


20 Weekend: Community Spirit
Would it surprise you to learn that the year’s biggest art event
will be held in the countryside around Niigata?
Kate Thomson reports...


22 Weekend: Back on the Beaten Track
Once viewed as little more than an isolated dumping
ground Japan’s undesirables, Sado Island is experiencing
something of a cultural renaissance, writes Benjamin Freeland.


26 Topic: Power Politics
Andrew Skinner sets his sights on Japan’s peculiar
nuclear energy policy


30 Trendz: Standing Orders
Thomasina Larkin investigates watering holes in Tokyo
where you may have to stand, but never on ceremony.


36 Travel: Trinidad Tropicale
Although tropical Trinidad can seem at times a sultry
backwater, it remains a popular destination for tourists
exploring Cuba, writes Stephen Mansfield.



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at one of the following recommended institutions in Tokyo.



■Every Month■

06-08 Calendar: Highlights
Earth Celebration on Sado Island; Pop art from the good ol’ days,
Edward Scissorhands gets a slice of the action; Kanto Festival;
Obon; Eleventh World Ballet Festival; Soaring Japanese-style Paintings


43-45 Calendar: Listings
What’s on when near you.


46 Film
Ben Olah runs his critical eye over the latest releases
to hit the silver screen: The Descent, X-Men: The Last Stand,
United 93, Over the Hedge, Match Point, Superman Returns


50 Music
Beat the heat in Tokyo and Osaka with a little stadium
rock at Summer Sonic; Blondie tours Japan for the last time.


51 Review
This month’s essential soundz.


52 Gig Guide
Nationwide concert listings.


53 Sport
Paint It Black: Tri Nations Rugby


54 Golf
Navigating Shifting Sands


■Selections■

59 People
60 Books
61 Community
62 Shop
63 Eat & Drink
66 Directory
70 Web Links
72 Voice (translated in Japanese)
74 20Q
74 Subscription

☆2006年7月号☆

■Features■
14 トラベル: 山口～古き良さが残る街
18 マネー: IKEAの再挑戦
22 カルチャー: 次世代の盆栽
26 ボイス: 琴欧州～強き優しき力士
32 フォト: 佐渡ヶ嶽部屋～朝の練習風景
36 ウィークエンド: アウトドアライフを満喫しよう

■Sponsored Section■
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■Every Month■
06 カレンダーハイライト 弊誌エディター選出によるお勧めアート情報
43 カレンダー国内 全国の舞台/アート/祭り等各種イベント情報
46 フィルム 新着映画情報を独自の切り口で迫る
50 ミュージック 最新のミュージックシーン
51 レビュー 最新音楽CDセレクション
52 ギグ・ガイド 最新音楽ライヴ＆コンサート情報
53 スポーツ 2006年ツール・ド・フランス

■Selections■
59 20Q
60 ブック
61 フォト
62 エグゼクティブ
63 コミュニィティー
64 イート＆ドリンク
66 ディレクトリー
70 ウエブ・リンク
72 ボイス（日本語）
74 定期購読のご案内


☆JULY/AUGUST 2006☆

■Features■

14 Travel: City of Good Taste
Although numerous post-war buildings in Yamaguchi
can rightfully be described as shabby, the city as
a whole embodies a rare quality in the urban Japanese
setting – good taste.


18 Money: Second Coming
Twenty years after being forced to pull out of Japan
due to poor sales figures, Swedish furniture retailing
giant Ikea is back with a vengeance. The only question
now is: Is it here to stay? Haru Maki reports...


22 Culture: The Next Generation
Bonsai master Kaori Yamada gives an age-old Japanese
pastime a long-awaited feminine touch, writes Robert Cameron.


26 Voice: Gentle Giant
Twenty-three-year-old wrestler Kotooshu breathed some
much-needed life into the stagnant sumo competition
last year with a couple of upset victories over grand
champion Asashoryu and promotion to the rank of ozeki
in record time. Is he the Great White Hope that sumo
has been waiting for? Keith Robson reports...
Interview interpreted by Andy Hunne.
Portraits by David Stetson.
Photos shot on location at Sadogatake Beya in Chiba.


32 Photo: Fellowship of the Ring
Photographer David Stetson sits in on a morning training
session at Sadogatake Beya.


34 Event: Great Balls of Fire
Your ultimate guide to the biggest and best fireworks
in Japan this summer.


36 Weekend: Go Wild in the Country
Rob Gilhooly spurns the renowned comforts of a ryokan
in a bid to get a taste of Japan’s great outdoors.



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Tokyo boasts some of the best real estate services
and product designers available on planet Earth.
Over the next few pages, we examine some of the better options...



■Every Month■

06-08 Calendar: Highlights

Belly Button Festival in Hokkaido;
Feminist artist Niki de Saint Phalle;
Tokyo Twilight by Miyamoto Saburo;
Nachi Fire Festival; Nagasaki Dragon Boat Festival;
Ceramics exhibition Vessels43 Calendar: Nota Bene
Sigmar Polke: Alice in Wonderland;
Humanity, a glam rock musical starring renowned
Japanese actors Goro Kishitani,
Yasufumi Tera & Toshiaki Karasawa.


43-45 Calendar: Listings
What’s on when near you.


46 Film
Ben Olah runs his critical eye over the latest releases
to hit the silver screen:
Thumbsucker, Nine Lives, Ultraviolet, Stoned,
Dust to Glory, Casanova, Mean Creek,
Get Rich or Die Tryin’, The Upside of Anger


50 Music
The Fuji Rock Festival celebrates 10 years of noise;
Reggae vocalist U-Roy joins renowned dub label
Blood & Fire Sound System for one-off Tokyo show


51 Review
This month’s essential soundz.


52 Gig Guide
Nationwide concert listings.


53 Sport
We preview the 2006 Tour de France



■Selections■

59 20Q/Community
60 Books
61 Golf: Curing Your Slice
62 Exec
63 Community
70 Web Links
72 Voice (translated in Japanese)
74 Subscription

☆2006年6月号☆

■Features■
14 ボイス: サッカー日本代表キャプテン 宮本恒靖選手
20 ホーム: 日本庭園を作ろう
26 トピック: PSE法施行で浮上する問題
30 ヘルス: 若者に多発するひきこもり現象
36 ウィークエンド: 沢登りの魅力
40 ピープル: イラストレーター-澁谷忠臣
53 スポーツ： ワールドカップ2006ドイツ大会

■Every Month■
06 カレンダーハイライト 弊誌エディター選出によるお勧めアート情報
43 カレンダー国内 全国の舞台/アート/祭り等各種イベント情報
46 フィルム 新着映画情報を独自の切り口で迫る
50 ミュージック 最新のミュージックシーン
51 レビュー 最新音楽CDセレクション
52 ギグ・ガイド 最新音楽ライヴ＆コンサート情報
56 ゴルフ 誌上ゴルフレッスン

■Selections■
59 20Q
60 ブック
61 フォト
63 イート＆ドリンク
66 ディレクトリー
70 ウエブ・リンク
72 ボイス（日本語）
74 定期購読のご案内


☆June/JULY 2006☆

■Features■

14 Voice: Back in Action
Sleep is likely to be in short supply this month
as the country follows Japan’s progress in the
2006 Football World Cup in Germany.
As the team heads to Europe, Jon Day asks
national captain Tsuneyasu Miyamoto what the
stalwart defender hopes to take away from
soccer’s glamorous tournament.

20 Home: Common or Garden
Mari Mari, quite contrary, how does your
Japanese garden grow? With large flat stones and
no garden gnomes, and temple tiles all in a row,
writes Stephen Mansfield.

26 Topic: Electic Storm
The government relaxed regulations relating to
the controversial PSE (product safety of electrical
equipment) law at the 11th hour earlier this year,
backing down from implementing legislation that would
have had serious repercussions for second-hand dealers
across the country. How much longer will these popular
neighborhood icons be able to ward off the executioner’s axe?

30 Health: Behind Closed Doors
Why are young people in Japan increasingly electing
to shut themselves away from the rest of the world,
their own flesh and blood included? Alicia Kirby reports…


36 Weekend: Slip Sliding Away
A popular Japanese outdoor pastime offers participants
the chance to get well and truly wet behind the ears,
writes Robert Cameron.



40 People: Phat Magic
Thomasina Larkin stumbles across a local artist
who likes to mix and match.


53 Sport: Final Fantasy
Memorable victories over Russia and Tunisia enabled
Japan to reach the second round of the 2002 Football World Cup
on home soil. Bolstered by an experienced mid-field
combination and more power up front, will the Blues
be able to go one better in Germany? James Sycamore reports…

■Every Month■

06-08 Calendar: Highlights
Museo Nacional del Prado, Madrid;
Opening ceremony of Mount Fuji 2006,
Monotype prints by Hiroshi Sugito;
Fumiaki Fukita’s woodcut prints.

43 Calendar: Nota Bene
Sigmar Polke: Alice in Wonderland;
Humanity, a glam rock musical starring renowned
Japanese actors Goro Kishitani,
Yasufumi Tera & Toshiaki Karasawa.



43-45 Calendar: Listings
What’s on when near you.

46 Film
Ben Olah runs his critical eye over the latest
releases to hit the silver screen: Casanova,
Mean Creek, Get Rich or Die Tryin’,
The Upside of Anger, The Jacket, Layer Cake,
Good Night and Good Luck, The Constant Gardener.

50 Music
Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals, Buffalo Daughter,
Coldplay, Date Course Pentagon Royal Garden.


51 Review
This month’s essential soundz.


52 Gig Guide
Nationwide concert listings.

56 Golf
Pre-swing checkpoints.

■Selections■

59 20Q/Community
60 Books
61 Photo
63 Eat & Drink
66 Directory
70 Web Links
72 Voice (translated in Japanese)
74 Subscription

☆2006年5月号☆

■Features■
14 ボイス: ボビー・バレンタイン流
20 トラベル: ベトナム旅行人気の秘密
26 フィットネス: リング・パワー
30 ヘルス: マクロビオティックス
36 ウィークエンド: 歴史ある港町－下田
40 ピープル: 俳人－ヒデオ・アサノ
53 スポーツ： バスケット・ボールを観戦しよう

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29 フィットネス: 夏に向けて体を引き締めよう
34 健康をチェックしよう
54 エデュケーション: インターナショナル・スクール特集

■Every Month■
06 カレンダー東京 東京の舞台/アート/祭り等各種イベント情報
44 カレンダー国内 全国の舞台/アート/祭り等各種イベント情報
46 フィルム 新着映画情報を独自の切り口で迫る
50 ミュージック 最新のミュージックシーン
52 ギグ・ガイド 最新音楽ライヴ＆コンサート情報

■Selections■
59 20Q
60/61 ボイス（日本語）
62/63 コミュニティ/フォト
64/65 ブック/コミュニティ
66-69 イート＆ドリンク
70 ディレクトリ
73 ウエブ・リンク
74 定期購読のご案内


☆May/June 2006☆

■Features■

14 Voice: Bobby’s Way
The success of Chiba Lotte Marines in the 2005 Japan Series
was fitting reward for one of the smartest managers
in baseball today - Bobby Valentine.
Since returning in 2003, the former New York Mets star
has completely revamped the franchise’s approach to the game,
introducing more effective training schedules and establishing
an element of teamwork that simply didn’t exist before.
The results speak for themselves.
Tony Teora sits with the charismatic manager as his team goes
through its drills prior to opening day in a bid to find out
what all the fuss is about.

20 Travel: Back on Track
Improved tourist infrastructure and a reduction in official red tape
are luring an increasing number of visitors to Vietnam, causing
several observers in the travel industry to loook further a field
in search of the next untapped, exotic destination. However,
as Stephen Mansfield reports, there’s still much to see and do
in this developing Southeast Asian nation, and Ho Chi Minh City
is a case in point.

26 Fitness: Ring of Power
The popularity of mixed material arts in Japan is on the rise,
with disciplines such as K-1, Pride and Pancrase regularly attracting
full houses of audiences baying for blood. What’s behind this violent
streak? Benjamin Freeland reports.

30 Health: The Balanced Diet
You are what you eat, writes Thomasina Larkin.

36 Weekend: History Repeats
With the Black Ships Festival just aruond the corner,
Rob Gilhooly drops in
on the historical port town of Shimoda.

40 People: The Haiku Guy
Thomasina Larkin stumbles across a poet who knows it
(although exactly what that ”it” might be is
still up for open for debate).

53 Sport: Summer Slam
Local basketball fans are spoilt for choice over the next few months,
writes James Sycamore.

■Sponsored Section■

09 Tech
Kieron Cashell reviews a hybrid bicycle
with all the bells and whistles.

29 Fitness
Get yourself into shape for summer
at one of these recommended facilities.

34
Give yourself a little peace of mind
by checking out the following health-related facilities & services.

54 Education
The selection of international schools operating in Japan
is mind-boggling. Here, we show you where to begin...

■Every Month■

06 Calendar: Highlights
Africa Remix: Contemporary Art of a Continent, Sankai Juku, Pompei.

44 Calendar: Listings
What’s on near you.

46 Film
Ben Olah runs his critical eye over the latest releases
to hit the silver screen.

50 Music
i-Warp, Ben Harper & the Criminals

51 Review
This month’s essential soundz

52 Gig Guide
Nationwide concert listings

■Selections■

59 20Q/Community
60/61 People (Japanese)
62/63 Community/Photo
64/65 Books/Golf
66-69 Eat & Drink
70 Directory
73 Web Links
74 Subscription

☆2006年4月号☆

■Starters■
06 祭り: 春爛漫－お勧めの桜の名所
08 カレンダー: 舞台/美術の今月のハイライト－春も芸術の季節

■Features■
14 ボイス: 作家ロバート・ホワイティングの鋭き洞察力
20 ウィークエンド: 薩摩の緑を訪ねて
26 トピック: 馬を愛するすべての人へ
32 カルチャー: クジラ料理を味わえるお店
34 スポーツ: 野球をスポーツバーで満喫しよう
36 トラベル： 南米－塩の大地

■Sponsored Section■
53 スプリング・ホテル: 東京のラグジュアリーなホテル特集。
春の旬が詰まったお勧めメニューやフェア情報が満載です。

■Regular■
43 カレンダー 東京 東京の舞台/アート/祭り等各種イベント情報
44 カレンダー 国内 全国の舞台/アート/祭り等各種イベント情報
46 フィルム 新着映画情報を独自の切り口で迫る
50 ミュージック 最新のミュージックシーン
52 ギグ・ガイド 最新音楽ライヴ＆コンサート情報

■Selections■
59 レジャー: お勧めゴルフ練習場
60 ショッピング: 表参道ヒルズ
61 ブック
62 ピープル
63 インタビュー: 佐々木かをり
64 20Q・コミュニティ
66 エグゼクティブ・シェフに聞く
67 レストラン/バー レビュー
68 イート＆ドリンク
70 ディレクトリ


☆April 2006☆

■Features■

6 Matsuri: Push Over Petunia!
Thomasina Larkin puts the pedal to the petal
in search of the country’s famed cherry blossom
viewing spots.

8 Calendar: Highlights
Tamasaburo & Kodo perform Amaterasu,
I-TOON CAFE in Hiroshima, Rodin & Carriere int Tokyo,
and Masterpiece from the national Galleries of Scotland

14 Voice: The Dark Side of Truth
Robert Whiting has made a career of digging up the dirt
on Japan’s shady underbelly and reproducing it on paper
as a rollicking good read. With the finishing touches
being put on a film version of one of his earlier works,
Tokyo Underworld, Tony Teora tracks down the celebrated
US author in an attempt to discover what makes him tick.
Portraits by David Stetson.

20 Weekend: Green Peace
Stephen Mansfield sets out to find a little peace and quiet
in the emerald gardens of Satsuma Peninsula.

26 Topic: For the Love of Horses
Recreational riding in Japan is not without its difficulties,
writes Barbara Bayer.

32 Culture: Whale of a Time
Richard Smith samples the cuisine of offer
at Tokyo’s famed whale restaurants.

34 Sport: Ace of Base
James Sycamore takes himself down to the ballgame.

36 Travel: Salt of the Earth
Rob Gilhooly explores a 14-billion tonne block of salt
in the middle of South America.

■Sponsored Section■

53 Spring Hotels
An indepth look at the promotions available at luxury hotels
in Tokyo this spring.

■Regular■

43 Calendar - Tokyo
Internationally-renowned orchestra lands in Japan
for Nationwide tour.

44 Calendar
Yabusame Festival aims to please;
Torrid Shakespearen production set to unsettle
Saitama’s quiet residents; Test your courage by walking
on hot coals at Spring Hiwatari Shinji.

46 Film
New releases include Broken Flowers, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Dig!,
The New World and Me & You & Everyone You Know, Doom

50 Music
Ninja Tune Presents Zen TV Ⅱ, Coldplay, Sigur Ros, Artic Monkeys

51 Review
This month’s essential sounds, including Nightmares on Wax,
Bevento/Russo Duo, Miyauchi Yuri, Kraak Smaak,
Mutiplex and Gregg Kowsalsky

52 Gig Guide
Nationwide concert & live performance listings

■Selections■

59 Leisure
60 Shopping
61 Books
62 People
63 Interview with Kaori Sasaki
64 20Q/Community
65 Photo
66 Executive/Ask the Chef
67 Restaurant/Bar Review
68 Eat & Drink
70 Directory
73 Web Links
74 Subscription

2006年3月号

Features
14 トラベル: 香港/人々が信じてやまないもの
20 マネー: 税金をなるべく多く還付する方法
26 トピック: 敬語表現習得への道
32 ビジネス: ビジネスにおける人脈作りの実態
36 ボイス： ドナルド・キーン−半世紀以上に渡る偉業

Sponsored Section
54 東京・日本語学校：フレキシブルかつ幅広い内容の授業を展開する日本語学校の紹介

Regular
06　カレンダーハイライト 日本各地の祭り、展覧会、イベントのカレンダー
43　カレンダー　東京 東京の各種イベント情報
44　カレンダー　国内 全国の各種イベント情報
46　ミュージック 最新のミュージックシーン
48　フィルム 新着映画情報を独自の切り口で迫る

Selections
59　ブック
60　Q＆A ・ コミュニティ
61　フォト
63　イート＆ドリンク (ダイニングインフォメーション)　
65　ディレクトリ

Nihongo
70　ボイス: ドナルド・キ−ンｰ半世紀以上に渡る偉業（和訳）
72 トラベル: 人々が信じてやまないもの (和訳)


MAR/APRIL 2006

Features

14 Travel: In Gods We Trust
The respect for wealth and material possessions has not affected the unique way in which the Chinese in Hong Kong celebrate their cultural heritage, writes Stephen Mansfield.

20 Money: Tax Relief
With the end of the fiscal year just around the corner, Robert Cameron explains how to make the most of local tax legislation.

24 Art: Portrait of a Young Artist
Eri Yaegashi draws inspiration from the creative freedom that exists in Tokyo, writes Laura Fitch.

26 Topic: Strictly Speaking
Mastering business Japanese can go a long way towards ensuring greater success in the workplace, writes Jonathon Walsh.

30 Matsuri: Flower Power
There’s nothing quite as enchanting as a cherry blossom in full bloom. With the infamous hanami season looming large, we take a quick look at what first-timers can expect to experience.

32 Business: Net Returns
Jonathon Walsh investigates whether there’s any truth to that age-old adage, “it’s not what you know but who you know that’s important in business.”

36 Voice: The Don
Having devoted more than five decades of his life to the study of Japanese literature, professor Donald Keene is one of the world’s leading authorities on a wide range of issues relating to this East Asian nation. Judit Kawaguchi asks the eminent Japanologist whether it’s possible to understand Japanese culture without being fluent in the local language. Portraits by David Stetson.

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54 Japanese Language Schools
A selection of Japanese language schools in Tokyo offering flexible part-time and full-time courses.

Regular

06/07 Calendar Highlights
Miyamoto Saburo: Egaita Josei Zo, Giselle: From Yukaryusha with Love, St Patrick’s Day

43 Calendar – Tokyo
Shochiku Company at 110, Tokyo International Anime Fair 2006, Problem Child, Tommy, Olafur Eliasson - Your Light Shadow, Suda Kunitaro, FoodEx Japan 2006, Meguri Ai

44 Calendar – National
Omizutori, Buenos Tangos, Traces of Shuji Yamada, Hina Matsuri, Le Ballet de L’Opera de Lyon, Tagata Fertility Festival, Trisha Brown Dance Company, Pakistani Film Posters

46 Music
Sigur Ros, The New Mastersounds,　Artic Monkeys

48 Film
Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, The Libertine, Syriana, A History of Violence, Walk the Line, Manderlay, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe

Selections
59 Books
60 Community
61 Photo
62 Ask the Chef
63 Eat & Drink
65 Directory
69 Web Links

Nihongo
70 Donald Keene (Japanese)
71 In Gods We Trust (Japanese)