Tokyo Weekender - November 2017
Our November issue is out, featuring a jam-packed end-of-year special: 42 Christmas gift shopping ideas and 10 bonenkai spots. Plus: The avant-garde world of butoh dance, Japanese teen prodigies, and a special supplement guide to Akita. Here's where to find a copy around Tokyo: www.tokyoweekender.com/pickup/
Our November issue is out, featuring a jam-packed end-of-year special: 42 Christmas gift shopping ideas and 10 bonenkai spots. Plus: The avant-garde world of butoh dance, Japanese teen prodigies, and a special supplement guide to Akita. Here's where to find a copy around Tokyo: www.tokyoweekender.com/pickup/
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OSECHI SET BY<br />
AUSSIE FOODS<br />
CO., LTD<br />
Osechi ryori refers to<br />
traditional Japanese<br />
New Year foods,<br />
and this special set<br />
features 17 carefully<br />
selected ingredients all with distinctive meanings<br />
for celebrating the occasion. ¥20,370 (excl.<br />
tax), www.aussie-fan.co.jp/lp/kin-osechi.html<br />
GIFT POPCORN<br />
BY NAGASAKINO<br />
ROJIURA CAFÉ<br />
Castella-sponge-cakeor<br />
chanpon-noodleflavored<br />
popcorn,<br />
anyone? Made from<br />
healthy ingredients<br />
such as tea leaves and veggies, with no artificial<br />
coloring, Gift Popcorn promotes Nagasaki<br />
Prefecture’s unique flavors and culture.<br />
¥500 (excl. tax), nagasaki-no-cafe.com<br />
BUN-YEMON-<br />
GURA JAPANESE<br />
SEASONING<br />
SERIES BY<br />
SHODA SHOYU<br />
CO., LTD<br />
Including flavorful<br />
soy sauces, stock and seasonings, these condiments<br />
seek to accentuate the richness of Japanese<br />
ingredients. We also love their mosaicpatterned<br />
packaging inspired by Japan’s terraced<br />
rice fields and stone-paved paths. From<br />
¥500 per item (excl. tax), bunyemongura.jp<br />
KATARIBE PAPER STENCIL<br />
ANDON LANTERN BY AKARI CO.<br />
Create a relaxing Zen atmosphere in your home with these traditional<br />
andon lanterns. Bringing back the art of ise-katagami (making and<br />
using paper stencils to dye traditional patterns onto kimonos), the lamps<br />
create an elegant silhouette of kimono patterns on your walls. The<br />
urushi lacquer painted onto the frame prevents damage or color fading.<br />
¥170,000 (excl. tax), k-akari.co.jp/en<br />
ORGANIC JAP-<br />
ANESE GREEN<br />
TEA POWDER BY<br />
NODOKA<br />
Did you know that<br />
most of the nutrients<br />
in green tea are in<br />
the leaves? Instead<br />
of throwing them away, Nodoka crushes them<br />
to create a 100% organic tea powder, ensuring<br />
you receive all the health benefits. From ¥1,200<br />
(excl. tax), nodokatea.com<br />
MORE INFO<br />
For more information about these products as<br />
well as the Omotenashi Selection project, visit<br />
omotenashinippon.jp<br />
ENCASE ENVELOPE-SHAPED LONG WALLET<br />
BY TSURUMIYA CO., LTD<br />
Tired of carrying around a bulky wallet that doesn’t easily slip into<br />
your pocket? Fear not, for the thin and functional Encase wallet is here.<br />
Inspired by fukusa (a traditional textile used for wrapping or to clean<br />
utensils during a tea ceremony) and the humble envelope, this Italiancowhide<br />
wallet is a stylish new alternative. With no clasp used, Encase<br />
manages to hold up to 30 bills and six cards, as well as a passport and<br />
a bank book. What’s more, the longer you use it, the more it molds to<br />
fit comfortably in your hand. Choose from black, dark brown, green,<br />
orange or blue to match and vamp up your outfit.<br />
¥37,000 (excl. tax), munekawa.jp<br />
22 | NOVEMBER <strong>2017</strong> | TOKYO WEEKENDER
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