SPECIAL FEATURE


The Ultimate Japanese Cuisine
Thrilling to both the eyes and palate, Japanese cuisine is impacting culinary
styles around the world. Making the most of seasonal delicacies, preparing them
with a deftness born of tradition, and serving them in sublimely sensitive
presentations -- these traits have been honed to a fine art. As spring unfolds,
join us on a visit to some of Japan's venerable restaurants to see what the
entire food world is talking about.
Spring Sake



Architectural Alchemy ・Four Awesome Asian Talents
A new generation of Asian architects is revolutionizing the design world with
their cutting-edge aesthetics and innovative use of materials. We introduce
four Asian prodigies at the vanguard of their field.
Architectural Alchemy

Toshiko Mori

H-Sang Seung

Kengo Kuma

Yung Ho Chang



Hail to the Cat!
Hello Kitty ・Empress of the World of "Cute"
Sanrio marks the 30th anniversary of its creation that continues to fascinate
the world. We examine how this cat, drawn with such simplicity, has become a
money-maker of global proportion.
The Empress of Cute

Hello Kitty at 30

Sanrio Puroland



SPECIAL GUIDE


Insider's Guide to Antiques
18 shops in Tokyo and Kyoto
From tansu to textiles, ceramics to folding screens, premium Japanese antiques
are available--even reasonably priced--if you know where to look. We've scouted
out the best shops and fairs. Whether you want museum quality or just a fine
keepsake, reputable dealers are the key. What is the best item to buy now?
Introduction

Tansu Chests

Woodblock Prints, Folding Screens & Scrolls

Textiles & Kimono

Antique Shops in Tokyo & Kyoto




FEATURES

Prelude: Cherry Blossoms
Sacred to the Japanese people for more than 1,000 years, these seasonal glory
assumes unique expression through the eye, lens and thechnical mastery of
internationally acclaimed photographer Shu Akashi.


Cherry-Blossom Tea Party
Parties to celebrate the beauties of cherry-blossom season are one of the most
popular seaonal activities in Japan. We invite you to a cherry-blossom tea party conducted by the Grnad Master of an august tea school in Kyoto.


Premiering in Paris: Fresh Japanese Design
Budding Japanese fashion designers captured attention at the 2004 Spring-Summer
Paris Collections with their ingenious clothes and guerilla tactics. We offer
a look at their creations and share what they have to say.


Tokyo Street Fashion
Street Fashion Prophets ・Currently, Tokyo exerts tremendous influence on the
world fashion scene. Kateigaho International asked for leading stylists to
forecast what's coming next in street fashion. Their predictions may surprise
you.

130 Years of Shiseido-Timeless Tradition, Perpetual Change
With a history of paving the path to personal beauty, this cosmetics giant with
the camellia trademark stays true to its abiding principles while nimbly changing
with the times.

Tokyo's Newest Jewel Affords Extraordinary Luxuries ・Grand Hyatt Tokyo
Join us on a visit to one of the gems of Roppongi Hills.

Chateau Mercian: World Class Japanese Wine
Chateau Mercian won the Critics Choice Award at the New York Wine Experience 2003

DEPARTMENTS

Works ・sakura
Cherry Blossoms in abstract with words by Toko Shinoda
Still Garden ・Tsuboniwa
The tsuboniwa tea gardens of Kyoto are said to have developed from the tiny
niches and countryyards within traditional Japanese houses.

World Heritage in Japan ・Yakushiji
A remnant of the ancient culture of the Hakuho period dating back to the late
seventh century, this temple served as the eastern terminus of the Silk Road.

Souvenirs: Sweet Spirit of Spring
Fuku Fukuda, our traveling gourmet, finds enhancing, lustrous, and delicate
confections that are as pretty as cherry blossoms.

Arts & Culture
News from four cities abroad: Singapore, Paris, London, New York
Interviews: Yasuyuki Shuto--dance / Daido Moriyama--photography / Jiang
Jian-Hua--music
Plus Fashion & Fine Art / Art & Design / Out & About / Performing Arts / Books

Nine Star Horoscope


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