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Winter Onsen
–Hot spring getaway

When it gets cooler, Japan's plentiful onsen resorts offer the perfect excuse for a weekend getaway. What better way to spend a lazy afternoon than soaking in a natural hot spring al fresco and following it up with a carefully prepared meal at a lovely ryokan? We think so too.


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From the editor
Index
News
Unwind in a hot spring this winter
Special Edition Tsurunoyu
Hakkoda Hotel Classic omotenashi Hotel Onsen
Beniya Mukayu Perfect Spa and perfect crab
Which hot spring will it be!?

Elegant Crafts
-Fine artisan products

We return to the extraordinary world of Japanese handcrafted products for our 22nd issue. With the help of local specialists, we look at beautifully crafted items for daily and a little special use that are sure to delight and enrich your daily routine.




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From the editor
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Japanese Elegant Crafts
A New Style of Tea
Authentic Artisans Bachiru
Yumiko Inukai’s New Japanese Restaurant Directory “Le Gaulois Furano”

A thorough look at the many wonderful museums to be enjoyed throughout Japan with a detailed background on the history of Japanese museums, our guide to unique Japanese museum architecture and an exclusive interview with Architect Kengo Kuma on his latest V&A Dundee museum in Scotland.


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From the editor
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Museum Anatomy The Tokyo National Museum
Nara National Museum
Kyoto National Museum
Museum Architecture of Japan
Ten Japanese Masters of Hotel Architecture
Must-Visit Japanese Museums with Stunning Architecture
Kengo Kuma on the V＆A Dundee　Art Museums with Subtle Designs That Astonish the World

From North to South, we take you on a tour of three unique sanctuaries for relaxing far away from the urban brawl of Japan's big cities. We also visit a small restaurant in Chiba, making the best of all the wonderful produce the prefecture has to offer.



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From the editor
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Looking for Paradise
A journey to the southernmost paradise in Japan
Vacation in Niseko, Hokkaido
Experience the Sky Scenery of a Renowned Yamagata Hot Spring
Yumiko Inukai’s New Japanese Restaurant Directory “Ushimaru”

We check in to some of Japan's most unique lodgings as we travel from the tastefully restored storehouse Marugayatsu in Chiba to a former Samurai villa in Miyazaki with a few stops along the way.


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From the editor
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Secret Getaways
Marugayatsu
Kiraku Obi
Gorgeous Gourmet Accommodation
Wine and Mutton Esashi Ryotei Kuki / Hokkaido
Fermented Tokuyamazushi / Shiga

Local craft breweries and small brewpubs are popping up all over Japan.
There's never been a more fun time to sample the nations many different beers and this is your personal guide to the best of the lot.
In this issue we look at the best places to sample beer in Tokyo and take on a guided tour of four of the best (smaller) breweries the countries has to offer. Enjoy!


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From the editor
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The Micro-Brewery Boom!
Enjoy different flavours depending on the style of beer
BREWERY 1 Hitachino Nest Beer
BREWERY 2 YO-HO Brewing
BREWERY 3 Baird Beer
BREWERY 4 Minoh Beer

Bottoms up!
—How to get pleasantly tipsy.
We go beyond sake as we look at the booming Japanese craft gins and the increasingly developing Japanese wine market. We also visit a unique sake brewer that not only is serious about the brewing process, but also grows its own rice to guarantee a truly exceptional experience. Cheers!


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From the editor
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Japan around the Globe
Tokachi, the Gourmet Region of Hokkaido Kuheiji’s Pursuits
More delicious with each passing year The Ongoing Evolution of Japanese Wine
KI NO BI Heralds the Birth of Japanese Craft Gin
Beyond Gin ＆ Tonic How to Enjoy Japanese Craft Gin to the Fullest
Yumiko Inukai’s New Japanese Restaurant Directory “Shokudo Yarn”

In our 16th issue we travel in style as we take a look at some of the fabulous Japanese “cruise trains” and the newly launched Guntsû cruise liner. We also take you on a trip to enjoy local wine and cheese in Hokkaido, and the second feature of restaurant critic Yumiko Inukai invites you to another of her favourite restaurants, this time in the beautiful Nara Park.

004_ News
008_ Japan around the Globe

011_ By Ship or by Train?
See Japan from a Brand New Perspective

012_ guntu

029_ Traincruising

032_ TWILIGHT EXPRESS MIZUKAZE
037_ Train Suite Shikishima
042_ Cruise Train Seven Stars in Kyushu

048_ Tokachi, the Gourmet Region of Hokkaido
A Cheese and Wine Tasting Journey


Yumiko Inukai’s New Japanese Restaurant Directory
060_ “akordu”

We get up close and personal with some of Japan’s young shokunin artisans
continuing century old traditions with a modern flair.
We have also changed the format of the magazine slightly to include a
section of news from Japan and a new regular feature by restaurant critic
Yumiko Inukai on where to eat on your next visit to Japan.

004_News
009_Japan around the Globe
013_The Life of an
Artisan
014_Koji Orii
021_Takahiro Yagi
029_Yoshinori Shimatani
037_Looking ahead with traditional craft techniques
Kayabuki thatched roofing
047_Yumiko Inukai’s New Japanese Restaurant Directory
“Yamaji Yosuke”

Scattered around the four main islands of Japan lie more than 6,000 smaller islands. In this issue we invite you to visit some of our favourites, including the art island of Naoshima, the beautiful Goto Islands off the western coast of Kyushu and many, many more.

006_ The Perfect Summer Island

016_ Rockets, guns and scissors!
Tanegashima Island
at the Cutting Edge

026_ Churches, delicious food, and amazing views
The Goto Islands

041_ The island culture that captivated a French photographer
Mysterious Island Festivals

055_ Iwate country retreat
Yukawa Hot Spring
Yamado

A look at some of Tokyo’s ever-changing neighbourhoods and our guide to some of the many speciality stores found in the city. We go deep into the fun and funky Yanesen area near Ueno and share our picks for a casual stroll in Kuramae, brimming with young entrepreneurs selling made-to-order notebooks, high quality tea and much more.

007_ Kuramae
A guide to the latest offerings in Kuramae
by the locals who are in the know

026_ Yanesen
Dive Deep into the Yanesen Neighbourhood

048_ Speciality Stores Galore
Tokyo Special

063_ Fragrant Flower Inn
Takanawa Hanakohro

An almost obsessive attention to detail and unforgiving high quality standards are two reasons why Japanese products are in high demand around the globe. In this issue, we look at some of our favourites and give you the background and knowledge to appreciate and enjoy these exquisitely made products even more.

Yo Shitara on why
004_ Beams Goes Japanese


Protecting the Future of
015_ “Made in Japan” Apparel


The Birthplace of Japanese Masterpieces
031_ Tsubame-Sanjo

Catalogue of
044_ Japanese Masterpieces


Organic Country Inn
058_ Otogi no Yado Yoneya

Kyushu is Japan’s third largest island and offers a wealth of unique travel, culinary and craft experiences. In this issue we look at Kagoshima’s thriving community of young craftsmen, guide you through the many different kinds of ceramics made here and invite you to stay at two of Japan’s finest hot-spring resorts.

Perfect Kyushu Getaway
004_ Onyado Chikurintei
Takeo Hot Springs Inn

019_ Yoyokaku
Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture


Local ceramics and crafts
035_ From Kagoshima
with love

From Arita to Shodai
049_ Classic ＆ Modern
Kyushu Pottery

Slurp your way around Kyushu
066_ Noodle Heaven

Japanese tea offers a complex variety of scents and flavours that only a country steeped in tea tradition like Japan can claim. We look at the many varieties, how they are grown and blended, and give you a quick guide on how you should brew them to bring out their best.

Tea, please.
–From Sencha to Matcha


006_ The chashi creates
the flavour of Japanese tea.

015_ Gogumi
The secret to blending tea leaves

022_ Brewing It

030_ Savouring The Book of Tea

038_ ABCs of Wagashi

047_ Artless
Craft Tea ＆ Coffee

051_ The Perfect Tea Set
Our quick guide for picking the right pot for the right tea

A visit to one of Japan’s many old castles is like travelling back in time. We have picked the best of the lot and guide you through the histories of the castles, the architecture and the interior design features that make them truly amazing. A catalogue of unique castle sweets to enjoy is also included.

007_ Himeji Castle: The White Egret

017_Matsue Castle:
The Nation’s Newest National Treasure


026_ Castles Not to Miss
Kochi Castle: Original Splendour
Kumamoto Castle: An Impregnable Fortress
by Castle Technician Kiyomasa Kato
Hikone Castle: Recycled Treasure Construction
Ordered Straight from the Bakufu


042_ The Real Thing
Inuyama Castle / Matsumoto Castle / Iyo Matsuyama
Castle / Uwajima Castle / Marugame Castle / Bitchu
Matsuyama Castle / Maruoka Castle / Hirosaki Castle


050_ Sweet Sensations