The New Japan #2

THE NEW JAPAN is dedicated to highlighting the diverse local cultures found throughout Japan. Through long-form features, photography, and illustrations, the magazine delves into the unique cultures and landscapes that flourish beyond Japan's major metropolitan areas, aiming to inspire readers to experience these locales for themselves.

The latest second issue focuses on the "Setouchi” area around the tranquil Seto Inland Sea—the coastal cities and the thousands of scattered islands. The region is rich in modern crafts, which have evolved from local traditions, as well as a surprising mecca for Japanese modernist architecture.

Featured Content:

Craig Mod on Revisiting the Inland Sea and Donald Richie’s The Inland Sea
A Cultural Portrait of Okayama
An Interview with Bjarke Ingels about his first completed Japanese project
Aiya (Terroir): A New Star for Indigo Dyeing
KAIHARA: Dyers to Fashion-Changing Denim
Project BoleeGa: Bespoke Jeans
New York’s Chowa and its Kiribako Made in Setouch
Gerhard Richter’s Work on a Deserted Island in the Seto Inland Sea
Onomichi’s Local Soft Drinks
Traveling the scenic Kure Line
Takamatsu, a Showcase for Modern Japanese Architecture