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Continuing from our exciting interview with Mr. Ono, (Please read Part 1 here first if you haven’t yet!) the head behind the celebrated Charlie Chaplin Kabuki revival in December 2019, we want to find out more details on how this project was brought to life – so grab a cup of tea and let’s continue! ２０２０年のSALZ Tokyoの記事第一弾として、昨年末に公演されたチャップリン歌舞伎の立役者、日本チャップリン協会の大野裕之さんとのインタビューの第2部をお送りいたします。(まだ読んでなければ、パート１から見ててね！） SALZ:　チャップリンの「街の灯」の歌舞伎版はどういったきっかけで始まったんですか？ How did everything start with the...

The only positive thing about the rainy season in Japan (next to the watering of the veggies) is the beautiful Hydrangea blooming on every corner. 梅雨の季節になりましたねぇ。いかがお過ごしですか？ じめじめとした湿気、ちょと、ほっておいたパンが知らぬ間にカビだらけなんてことに・・・、洗濯物は干しても、いつまでもジメジメです。梅雨のいいとこってなにかなぁと考えてみました。まず、野菜に水をやれること。農家さんは助かりますね（雨が多すぎでもよくないのですけど。。）。あとは、梅雨の風物詩、アジサイです！赤や紫、青など、きれいですね。 If the venue famous for hydrangea in Japan, Mimuroto temple in Kyoto is so famous. Yet, if in Kanto area, I have one favorite place. Especially famous for the often blue or purple flower is Kamakura (鎌倉)...

A friend of mine is working as a Miko (shrine maiden) in Japan. After I went to see her perform a ceremonial dance recently, I received a lot of questions about her profession and how it is to be a foreign Miko. So I asked if she would be willing to share her journey with you via an interview. I incorporated the most frequently...

Today (1st May 2019) marks a special and historic day in Japan. The change of the emperor which ultimately includes the start of a new era. 本日、2019年5月1日は日本では記念すべき日になりました。第125代天皇明仁が退位され、皇太子徳仁親王が即位されました。何かと騒がれた退位ですが、天皇制の歴史の中では、これまで何度もあったようですね。 令和 – REIWA I really love the name for the new time period, because it sounds similar to the period I was born in (昭和 – Shōwa) and has the Kanji 和 (wa) in it, which stands...

Last weekend (7th and 8th of April, 2018) I participated the spring festival or “Haru Matsuri” at Roppongi Hills in Tokyo. 2018年4月7及び8日と六本木ヒルズさんの春祭りに参加させてもらいました! 六本木ヒルズの春まつりとは、六本木ヒルズ自治会、森ビル株式会社主催で六本木ヒルズアリーナで毎年行われます。今年は六本木ヒルズさんの15周年でしたよ！ Black lace kimono on red juban for a modern look. 黒レース着物で襦袢の色も見せる楽しさ。 Although the Bon dance in summer is well known, the spring festival is still not as famous yet. Organized by the Roppongi hills local community group and the Ropppngi Hills...

Recently I had an interview with the free magazine WAttention Tokyo about my work and story. 先日、観光客向けのフリー雑誌「WAttention Tokyo」にインタビューされました。 The magazine is aimed at tourists and available across the globes airports and hotels. The Tokyo Magazine is Japan exclusive of course and if you want to pick one up yourself – the Vol.24 with my interview is still available until September 15th, 2017. (To be...