“HIGHLIGHTING Japan” is an official monthly online magazine to promote understanding of Japan for the people around the world, with variety of themes.
もっと知りたい、伝えたい。日本の’今’をアップデート ～ オンライン・マガジン HIGHLIGHTING JAPAN
#170 July 2022The Lighting of Japan
In this month’s issue of Highlighting Japan, we take a look at the lighting of Japan. The issue opens with an interview with lighting designer and researcher of lighting culture Fujiwara Takumi, who gives us an overview of the history of lighting in Japan. We meet top Japanese lighting designers Ishii Motoko and Mende Kaoru. We visit a scenic spot famed for its sparkling night views and a train station known for its illuminated “kimono forest.” We introduce the age-old craft of Gifu paper lantern making. And we look at some striking examples of lighting use both in lively summer festivals and solemn memorial ceremonies.
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#163December
THE DIVERSE WORLD OF ORIGAMI
#162November
The Charms of Japan’s Islands
#161October
JAPAN’S RICH CULTURE OF STONE
#160September
THE COLORFUL LEAVES OF AUTUMN IN JAPAN
#159August
SPENDING THE SUMMER IN JAPAN
#158July
THE JAPANESE AND THE FORESTS
#157June
HOST TOWN INITIATIVE FOR TOKYO 2020
#156May
JAPANESE GARDENS
#155April
THE JAPANESE AND CHERRY BLOSSOMS
#154March
SMART MOBILITY
#153February
ACTIVE SENIORS: THE POTENTIAL OF A “SUPER-AGED” SOCIETY
#152January
UTSUWA: DISHWARE AND OTHER VESSELS FOR EVERYDAY LIFE
