« Back LVMH Métiers d’Art, the crafts division of the French luxury group, is set to delve into the world of denim craftsmanship through its latest artist residency program. Tokyo-born artist and animator Shu Yonezawa has been selected as the program’s newest artist in residence and will spend the tenure at Kuroki, a denim manufacturer in Okayama, Japan. The residency coincides with Kuroki’s 75th anniversary. Yonezawa is the ninth artist to participate in LVMH Métiers d’Art’s residency initiative and the first to do so in Japan. Launched in 2015, the program supports innovative approaches to traditional craftsmanship across LVMH’s divisions. Its collaboration with Kuroki reflects this focus, as the denim manufacturer oversees every step of production, from dyeing to weaving, and leverages Okayama’s natural soft water and vintage shuttle looms to produce high-quality textiles. “This program highlights LVMH Métiers d’Art’s ongoing commitment to nurturing emerging artistic talent and modernizing traditional craftsmanship, while celebrating the dynamic landscape of Japanese artistry,” the company stated. Yonezawa has been granted full creative freedom during her residency, with her work to be unveiled later this year. Kuroki, the first collaborator of LVMH Métiers d’Art’s Japan branch established in 2022, also emphasizes sustainable practices. “Although the initial cost may not be as attractive, high-quality jeans using the best finespun material last much longer than those made with inferior material,” said Tatsushi Kuroki, president of the company. “This, in the long run, results in better cost performance and supports environmental conservation.” Yonezawa’s appointment marks a milestone in LVMH’s exploration of denim craftsmanship, reinforcing its dedication to sustainability and the evolving intersection of art and fashion. 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Stay updated on your topics of interest with our handpicked news and articles Volume 9 - 2024 | https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2024.1410886 an educational approach that is gaining international recognition emphasizes active engagement and deeper understanding integrating information and communication technology (ICT) into inquiry-based learning remains a challenge often hindered by factors such as teachers’ confidence in ICT use and organizational support This study aimed to explore the relationship between the utilization of ICT in inquiry-based learning and various factors including ICT self-efficacy teachers’ collaboration in using ICT A web questionnaire was administered to 324 full-time elementary school teachers in Japan assessing their perceptions of ICT use in inquiry-based learning including exploratory factor analysis and multiple regression were employed to examine the relationships between variables The findings revealed significant positive associations between ICT use in inquiry-based learning and ICT self-efficacy for instructional purposes the relationship with the lack of ICT resources at school was not statistically significant These results underscore the importance of fostering teachers’ self-efficacy and promoting collaborative practices to enhance ICT use in inquiry-based learning the study highlights the need for ongoing support and resources to facilitate the effective utilization of ICT in educational settings In general, the process of inquiry-based learning is often depicted as a simplified series of phases referred to as the inquiry cycle (Pedaste et al., 2015; Dobber et al., 2017). Pedaste et al. (2015) conducted a systematic review of research on the inquiry cycle proposing a framework comprising phases such as orientation (preliminary learning) conceptualization (formulating questions and hypotheses) investigation (conducting investigations/experiments and interpreting results) and discussion that promotes these preceding phases (exchanging ideas and reflecting) This framework is similar to the inquiry-based learning process observed during the Period for Integrated Studies in Japan (MEXT These findings demonstrate that focusing on the utilization of ICT in inquiry-based learning both general ICT self-efficacy and ICT self-efficacy for instructional purposes are assumed to play pivotal roles in ICT use within inquiry-based learning this study will investigate the interplay between the lack of ICT resources in schools teachers’ collaborative efforts in ICT use and the adoption of ICT within inquiry-based learning as organizational-level factors it is important not only to acknowledge the level of support from one’s team but also to evaluate one’s capacity to engage in teamwork with colleagues from the same team self-efficacy for teamwork is assumed to be a factor influencing the utilization of ICT in inquiry-based learning Hypothesized model of multiple regression analysis RQ1: To what degree is teachers’ ICT self-efficacy (general ICT self-efficacy ICT self-efficacy for instructional purposes) related to ICT use in inquiry-based learning RQ2: To what degree is the lack of ICT resources in schools related to ICT use in inquiry-based learning RQ3: To what degree is teacher collaboration in using ICT related to ICT use in inquiry-based learning RQ4: To what degree is self-efficacy for teamwork related to ICT use in inquiry-based learning a web questionnaire was administered to monitors at INTAGE This survey targeted elementary school teachers without any bias regarding gender 324 individuals who confirmed their current employment as full-time elementary school teachers participated in the survey Ethical considerations were addressed by obtaining individual participant consent explaining that the responses would be used for academic research that the data would be processed statistically that personal information would not be disclosed and that they could withdraw from the survey at any time The survey was approved by the research ethics review committee of the university to which the first author belongs (approval number: HR-ES-001020) The survey comprised screening items, basic statistical items, and questions regarding ICT use in inquiry-based learning, teachers’ ICT self-efficacy, lack of ICT resources at school, teacher collaboration in using ICT, and self-efficacy for teamwork. Responses were requested for randomly displayed items (Table 1) Scales for teachers’ ICT self-efficacy and teamwork self-efficacy were adapted from previous studies these scales were translated into Japanese by a bilingual researcher This bilingual researcher is a specialist in pedagogy and is highly experienced in translating academic papers The authors ensured the validity of the content and created a Japanese version they discussed whether the translated content remained relevant in the Japanese school education context and whether Japanese teachers would be able to understand the content of scale items and thereby respond If there were any differences of opinion between the first and second authors a decision was reached through discussion and mutual agreement the Japanese version was back-translated into English by another bilingual researcher Screening was conducted to verify that survey participants were full-time elementary school teachers asking them to answer three questions: “Are you presently working as an elementary school teacher?,” “Is your employment status full-time?,” and “At what grade level does the Period for Integrated Studies begin in Japanese elementary schools?” Consequently responses from 324 subjects who confirmed that they presently work as full-time elementary school teachers and indicated that the Period for Integrated Studies starts from the third year in Japanese elementary schools were analyzed participants were asked about gender and years of experience as elementary school teachers yielding the following results: Gender distribution: 195 male (60.2%) and 129 female (39.8%) participants; years of teaching experience: M 23.9 Regarding the years of teaching experience for the participants 62 participants had less than 10 years of teaching experience and 116 had over 30 years of teaching experience survey participants were instructed to rate their responses on a three-point scale ranging from “1 A total of 14 items concerning teachers’ ICT self-efficacy from Fraillon et al. (2014) were translated and utilized. These items were employed in the IEA’s ICILS 2013 and ICILS 2018, and two factors—general ICT self-efficacy and ICT self-efficacy for instructional purposes—were derived in a study by Hatlevik and Hatlevik (2018) using some of the same items Survey participants were instructed to respond using a three-point scale ranging from “1 I do not think I can do this” to “3 Six items concerning teachers’ perception of resource availability from Fraillon et al. (2014) were translated and utilized Participants were asked to rate their responses using a three-point scale ranging from “1 Strongly agree.” A lower score on this item suggests a perception of substantial ICT-related resources Five items concerning teachers’ collaboration in using ICT from Fraillon et al. (2014) were translated and utilized Survey participants were asked to respond using a three-point scale ranging from “1 A total of 12 items concerning self-efficacy for teamwork from Tasa et al. (2007) were translated and utilized These items represent a generalized scale deemed suitable for measuring self-efficacy for teamwork in the teaching profession Survey participants were asked to rate their responses using a seven-point scale ranging from “1 Exploratory factor analysis was performed for the scale concerning ICT use in inquiry-based learning because the scale in this study was created based on previous studies this scale exhibited a single-factor structure so it is possible that participants’ awareness at each stage of inquiry-based learning has not been captured in detail This point should be noted when proceeding with subsequent analysis the analysis of variance was significant (p < 0.001) and all variance inflation factors (VIF) less than 3.0 Examination of the standard partial regression coefficients revealed a significant positive relationship between ICT self-efficacy for instructional purposes (β = 0.27 teacher collaboration in using ICT (β = 0.20 and self-efficacy for teamwork (β = 0.15 p < 0.05) with ICT use in inquiry-based learning the relationship between general ICT self-efficacy (β = −0.12 n.s.) and lack of ICT resources at school (β = −0.05 This study has a single-point, cross-sectional survey design. Therefore, it should be noted that the study does not identify detailed causal relationships between variables, and as presented in Table 3 the adjusted coefficient of determination is low Furthermore, it is evident that the more teachers recognize collaboration with colleagues in using ICT, the more they acknowledge ICT utilization in inquiry-based learning. These results support previous studies indicating that organizational support, such as interpersonal support and cooperation with colleagues, promotes ICT use in educational activities and improves student outcomes (Hatlevik and Hatlevik, 2018; Ye et al., 2022) Collaboration with colleagues is considered an important factor in enhancing teachers’ utilization of ICT in actual inquiry-based learning practices and improving student outcomes This may have led research participants to recognize that interpersonal support for integrating ICT into inquiry-based learning holds greater importance than enhancing physical resources this study did not collect follow-up data to support the correlation between inquiry-based learning utilizing ICT and the lack of ICT resources at school which refers to the extent to which one can engage in teamwork with colleagues in their respective teams is considered important for the use of ICT in inquiry-based learning Based on the results related to organizational support discussed above the interaction between individuals and organizations is also deemed important in facilitating the use of ICT in inquiry-based learning; this is a novel finding derived from the present study Although the present study reveals important findings it was not possible to identify detailed relationships between variables there is a need for a longitudinal survey conducted at multiple points in time to examine the relationships between variables from multiple perspectives the scale concerning ICT use in inquiry-based learning used in the present study based on the results of exploratory factor analysis thus oversimplifying the measurement of ICT use in inquiry-based learning it is challenging to thoroughly examine how teachers themselves perceive each phase in inquiry-based learning and how these perceptions relate to other factors A potential solution to this problem could be conducting a pilot study among elementary school teachers in Japan during the final amendment of the items to obtain feedback and thereby increase the validity of the tested items many of the participants in this study had more than 30 years of teaching experience and no information was collected contextualizing the schools to which participants belonged (e.g. Diverse demographic data needs to be collected and analyzed allowing the relationship between environmental characteristics and ICT utilization in inquiry-based learning to be more thoroughly verified follow-up surveys comparing interpersonal support for ICT utilization and physical resources in schools should be conducted for further verification which has recently garnered attention as a personal factor and the promotion of ICT use in inquiry-based learning further examination is necessary to understand the relationship among leadership and ICT utilization in inquiry-based learning The raw data supporting the conclusions of this article will be made available by the authors The studies involving humans were approved by the Research Ethics Review Board at Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences in Hiroshima University The studies were conducted in accordance with the local legislation and institutional requirements The participants provided their written informed consent to participate in this study YN: Writing – review & editing The author(s) declare that financial support was received for the research This work was supported by JSPS KAKENHI under Grant Numbers JP 20H01724 and 20K20834 We would like to thank Editage (www.editage.com) for English language editing The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest All claims expressed in this article are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of their affiliated organizations Any product that may be evaluated in this article or claim that may be made by its manufacturer is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher New York: W H Freeman/Times Books/Henry Holt & Co Google Scholar Literature review: the role of the teacher in inquiry-based education Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar Preparing for life in a digital world: the IEA international computer and information literacy study 2018 international report Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar Preparing for life in a digital age: the IEA international computer and information literacy study international report Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar Examining the relationship between teachers’ ICT self-efficacy for educational purposes lack of facilitation and the use of ICT in teaching practice Meta-analysis of inquiry-based learning: effects of guidance Crossref Full Text | Google Scholar Ministry of Education (2020). 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Some of the numbers were insane, like on the Atom Jet racer and the small Lionel autos,” said Miles King, co-owner of Milestone Auctions and the number of bidders for postwar Japanese toys was way up – collector interest just keeps on growing for that particular category.” the wildly futuristic tin friction #58 Atom Jet racer finished at the top of prices realized the oversize toy measured an impressive 26 inches long Popular with postwar Japanese toy aficionados Atom Jet always creates a stir on those rare occasions when an example appears at auction it stormed across the finish line to claim $25,740 against an estimate of $10,000-$15,000 The Story Behind the Fabulous Elmer's Auto & Toy Museum Rare Road Runner Pedal Car Sells for $59,000 Meet the Most Dangerous Toy Ever! © 2025 Active Interest Media All rights reserved Today's print edition Home Delivery Repair work has begun for a white hood believed to have been worn by Uesugi Kenshin (1530-1578) a Japanese feudal lord during the Sengoku Period (1482-1573) which was characterized by a series of civil wars A document prohibiting the disclosure of the white hood now preserved at Uesugi Shrine — which honors Kenshin in the city of Yonezawa Yamagata Prefecture — was created in the Meiji Era (1868-1912) even among local residents.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); designated as an important cultural asset by the Japanese government is expected to be exhibited to the public in 2028 the 450th anniversary of Kenshin's death In a time of both misinformation and too much information quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By subscribing Your subscription plan doesn't allow commenting. To learn more see our FAQ Sponsored contents planned and edited by JT Media Enterprise Division The idea that somebody in Yozan's position View full results for South Australia Amateur Classic Home  |  Tournaments  |  Courses  |  Equipment  |  Players  |  Rankings  |  About Us  |  Contact By Peter Margasak  |   Published June 2018 This dazzling improvised session features three Japanese expats operating a bit outside of their usual inside-out milieu Pianist Megumi Yonezawa and drummer Ken Kobayashi live in New York working in various contexts; after finishing her studies at Berklee the pianist played with Greg Osby and dropped a meditative trio session a few years ago where he’s been a steady presence in a trio with pianist Jacob Sacks and drummer Vinnie Sperrazza this trio has delivered a recording that eclipses all of their previous work Apart from the standard “I’ll Be Seeing You,” which the trio dispatches in a luxuriant sprawl the group operates with exquisite patience pushing the music forward with tender consideration primarily driven by Yonezawa’s unsentimental lyricism and effective use of space—recalling the sound-spreading brilliance of Paul Bley like the skittering “Tremor,” she teases out crisp variations from short pithy phrases while the rhythm section shuffles underneath “Wavelength” adapts an almost martial drive in its insistent sense of forward motion with Yonezawa hammering out glassy refractions If Boundary is a listener’s first encounter with Yonezawa a performer who’s been on the New York scene for a significant amount of time the album’s strength might come as a surprise And the recording certainly should raise her profile About|Terms of Use|PrivacyCopyright © 2025 Maher Publications DownBeat is an internationally registered trademark of Maher Publications An exhibition on the first floor of the library includes displays of original artwork.Photo: Yoshihiro Yonezawa Memorial Library of Manga and Subcultures / Contemporary Manga Library A dedicated manga library operated by a university sits in a district of Chiyoda City It boasts a comprehensive collection of manga volumes and valuable resources for researching Japanese manga with a collection numbering approximately 410,000 We spoke with a member of the library’s staff about its features In a corner of Meiji University’s Surugadai Campus* in Chiyoda City is the Yoshihiro Yonezawa Memorial Library of Manga and Subcultures / Contemporary Manga Library operated by the university The current library had two predecessor facilities In June 2022, Prime Minister Kishida visited the library, inspecting the facilities. Following his visit, a gathering with prominent Japanese manga artists, including CHIBA Tetsuya**, SATONAKA Machiko (see “Originality of Japanese Manga Creation Fascinates the World”) The event was marked by lively conversations on a variety of topics according to Serena STOKES from the Yoshihiro Yonezawa Memorial Library of Manga and Subcultures / Contemporary Manga Library These two libraries were combined to form the Yoshihiro Yonezawa Memorial Library of Manga and Subcultures / Contemporary Manga Library which was established in March 2021 as a specialized manga library with a total collection of around 410,000 volumes.” The collection includes not only manga volumes and manga magazines but also valuable rental manga***** from the 1950s to 1960s collected by NAIKI over a span of 50 years YONEZAWA’s collection features rare materials such as fanzines (doujinshi) “Although the library is small in terms of its building the number of manga volumes it holds is unparalleled We regularly host exhibitions of original artwork and sketches by renowned manga artists We receive many requests from international visitors for access to Japanese manga magazines and fanzines that are difficult to find in their home countries as well as requests for copies of these materials Some even read up to 50 fanzines in a single visit The number of group tours from foreign schools is also increasing One international user described our collection as being ‘like a wonderland of manga,’ due to our extensive range from widely circulated magazines to rare and hard-to-find manga which has left a lasting impression on me,” says STOKES As part of Meiji University’s Tokyo International Manga Library project which aims to become one of the largest archives for manga this library serves as the foundational facility “We aspire to be a key institution for the scholarly exploration and cultural utilization of Japan’s famous subcultures,” comments STOKES This valuable specialized library in the heart of the city attracts manga enthusiasts from both Japan and abroad You can spend your time exploring the exhibitions at a relaxed pace or browsing materials on your favorite authors and genres We encourage you to visit and immerse yourself in the world of manga * Located in the northern part of Chiyoda City CHIBA Tetsuya is a Japanese manga artist with notable works including Ashita no Joe (original story by TAKAMORI Asao) and Ashita Tenki ni Naare.*** Born in 1947 HIROKANE Kenshi transitioned from a company job to become a manga artist His notable works include the Kosaku Shima series and Ningen Kosaten.**** NAIKI Toshio was born in 1937 and died in 2012 he established the Contemporary Manga Library dedicating his personal wealth to collecting manga with the philosophy to preserve all types of manga semi-permanently he donated his collection to Meiji University leading to the opening of the Contemporary Manga Library in 2010 The library is now known as the Yoshihiro Yonezawa Memorial Library of Manga and Subcultures / Contemporary Manga Library.***** Refers to the books and magazines lent by rental bookstores and rental-specific manga were also published there were approximately 30,000 rental bookstores across Japan (While rental bookstores still exist online in Japan By TANAKA NozomiPhoto: Yoshihiro Yonezawa Memorial Library of Manga and Subcultures / Contemporary Manga Library If you have any feedback or comments on this content please enter them in the space provided below Your valuable feedback and commnents will be referenced for our future operations Subscribe to our e-mail newsletter for receiving monthly updates You will be redirected to an external website Would you like to proceed?If you wish to continue Ren Yonezawa captured his maiden Japan Tour win at The Crowns Japan: With a breakthrough Japan Golf Tour Organisation (JGTO) victory under his belt Ren Yonezawa is aiming to emerge from the shadows of his contemporaries Keita Nakajima Yonezawa secured his maiden JGTO title at The Crowns on Sunday outlasting Naoyuki Kataoka in a gripping final-day head-to-head showdown “I’ve been eager for victory since the start of this year especially after finishing second twice last year,” said Yonezawa who was joint runner-up at the Panasonic Open and Casio World Open in 2023 Yonezawa tied for fifth on his sole Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship appearance in Shanghai in 2019 – three strokes behind Kanaya who was edged out in a sudden-death play-off by China’s Lin Yuxin Yonezawa said: “It’s incredibly fulfilling to have reached this milestone sooner than I anticipated Seeing many players of my age group achieve victories fuelled my desire to win “While I can’t deny feeling impatient (for the win) considering it’s only my third year as a professional I focused on sticking to my strategic plan without rushing “While it was disappointing to fall short in the same championship last year those setbacks ultimately contributed to this victory I could sense a significant improvement in my mental resilience as well.” Yonezawa's triumph saw him soar 157 places from 527th in the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) to a career-best 370th His target is now to close the gap on Nakajima (76th in the OWGR) Semikawa rose 17 places in the standings following his first top-10 finish on the PGA Tour Competing on a sponsor’s exemption at the CJ CUP Byron Nelson Semikawa closed with a 64 which propelled him to a share of ninth place on 18-under It was Semikawa’s 10th career start on the PGA Tour and bettered his previous best performance a tie for 30th at this year’s Sony Open in Hawaii Semikawa has earned a starting spot in this week’s Myrtle Beach Classic LAist is part of Southern California Public Radio whispers of local kakigori pop-ups started appearing on Instagram tempting us with icy visions of the ephemeral treat you can trace most of it back to one man — Naoto Yonezawa was disappointed with the ice he had tried in the United States "The drinking culture is different here," Yonezawa says he focused on trying to sell ice to bars but when the COVID-19 pandemic closed most watering holes Yonezawa decided the best way to showcase Kuramoto's ice was kakigori He wanted kakigori that reflected the dish's transformation during the previous decade "I'm not really trying to sell to [just] Japanese restaurants because if I try to promote kakigori to Japanese restaurants they think of 20-year-old kakigori using commercially made syrups Instead I'm trying to start from scratch in the U.S.," Yonezawa says When Yonezawa pitched the concept to Japanese restaurants in L.A. They wanted to keep costs down by using cheap ice and syrups Yonezawa's kakigori project is both an exercise in justifying the cost of ice flown from Japan and a way to give curious diners a modern kakigori experience Putting bottled syrups on Kuramoto's ice would be like dousing a wagyu steak with ketchup figuring they'd get creative with the ingredients and come up with wild flavor combos "Japanese kakigori is very unique in texture I think the current rave comes mainly from [its appearance] and Instagram posts [but there's] still a long way to go to make people aware of a true kakigori experience people knew how it looked but most of them didn't know what real good ramen tasted like," Yonezawa says "I want people to have a legitimate kakigori experience I have tried so many poor versions that disappoint people so I want restaurant and business owners to start serving real modern kakigori," Yonezawa says "It's the sort of the blue collar food and the soul food that your mom and dad would make at home," Son says Katsu Sando's menu already pays homage to comfort fare so kakigori was the perfect addition Son was impressed by Yonezawa’s ice demo and decided to pull the trigger He purchased the Swan electric ice shaving machine from Kuramoto and each week he orders 60 pounds of ice from the company He jokingly calls their ice "The Tesseract." was a mound of soft ice covered in watermelon syrup and lime-infused cream sitting on a bed of watermelon balls and served in a small making it an ideal way to cool down in the oppressive summer heat "I think what gets us excited is trying to sort of recreate or re-imagine things that we grew up with sort of that Ratatouille moment [where] nostalgia and the olfactory senses hit and they bring you to a memory," Son says The banana pudding is as good as anything you'd find at a top soul food joint and the bruleed bananas have a glassy sugar layer But the real fun is feeling the crunch of sugar crystals as you bite into the torched meringue features fluffy ice coated with a dark brown fig and port wine syrup topped with a generous serving of whipped homemade ricotta drizzled with an aged balsamic glaze and finished with bruleed figs The word unconventional doesn't begin to describe it a modern Cantonese and pan-Asian restaurant chef Johnny Lee had toyed for years with adding kakigori to the menu he took the plunge and bought an ice shaving machine Lee and Hoang developed eight kakigori flavors for PRD One of the tricks of kakigori is learning how to temper the ice Yonezawa stresses the importance of letting the block of ice sit at room temperature before you shave it Hoang also learned she had to factor in the temperature outside and in the kitchen as well as how long it takes people to eat "Figuring out the process has been its own journey What is the ideal temperature for this block of ice to be at for optimal shaving [This] is something that I just didn't know I really had to consider for the first couple of weeks before we went live with it," Hoang says "There's a lot of small nuances to it but at the same time We're working with real fruit purees but still trying to maintain that level of flavor that's really associative," Hoang says PRD offered a two-week run of Hawaiian food and a limited edition lilikoi strawberry kakigori featuring bright yellow passion fruit syrup Lee has decided to take a break from making kakigori will close at the end of October while he prepares to open a new kakigori is a blank slate where chefs can run wild we've only started sampling its possibilities As for Kuramoto Ice's agenda to get kakigori on the map (and sell more luxury ice) "It's great that the word kakigori is becoming a lot more familiar and I think that's the goal for all of us." How homestay was the highlight of my cultural immersion This winter break, I had the chance to live out my lifelong dream of visiting Japan, thanks to the Kakehashi Project a youth exchange program run by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs the Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE) While the majority of my trip was spent exploring Tokyo my rural homestay experience is what will always stand out in my memories two-night homestay at a traditional Japanese home in Yamagata Prefecture’s Yonezawa (米沢) I was there with four other girls from all over Canada We stayed at the home of a lovely elderly couple who had a lot of experience with accommodating exchange students the contrast between the capital city and countryside was stark When I was on the Shinkansen (新幹線)—the high-speed train—to Yonezawa it was easy to see the transition from tall city buildings and bright advertisements to fields I had officially been learning Japanese for a year and a half which is to say I was limited to basic conversation the girls I was on the trip with had been learning the language longer and I was surprised to find that I understood more than I thought I would It also turned out the new things I was afraid of experiencing—new food and new people—ended up being what made me feel the most immersed in Japanese culture My homestay parents took all four of us to our first experiences at an onsen (湯) Onsens are public bathing establishments where you can relax and soak in the hot water where you could sit on the side of the street while soaking your feet in hot water This was probably one of my favourite experiences in Yonezawa: it was a more informal version of the onsen I also participated in something called a dondo-yaki (どんど焼き) It’s considered the correct way to get rid of anything considered lucky as opposed to disposing of the items in the trash and it’s a way to begin the New Year with a fresh start Learning about the city’s unique culture and history was also a highlight of my homestay I went on volunteer-led tours on the Uesugi Shrine and Mausoleum where volunteer guides told us about the land’s history I also got to learn about Yonezawa by meeting with some of Yonezawa’s craftsmen Otaka poppos are wooden carvings made only in Yonezawa These carvings are used as children’s toys as well as good luck charms for families I’m very happy to say I got the chance to experience things most tourists wouldn’t I definitely recommend you complete the ABCs of Yonezawa which covers the three foods the town is famous for: apples I can honestly say that after a month back in Canada which were the size of an adult man’s hand I didn’t realize how many Japanese foods would be impossible to find in Canada until I was home This was a trip of many firsts: my first visit to Japan After building up so many expectations about this trip I was delighted that I enjoyed every bit of it I definitely recommend checking out Yonezawa All final editorial decisions are made by the Editor(s) in Chief and/or the Managing Editor. 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If you have any grievances with this article, please direct your comments to journal_editors@ams.queensu.ca and website in this browser for the next time I comment Please use the form below to subscribe to Campus Catch-Up the new twice-weekly newsletter from the editors at The Queen’s Journal Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker View upcoming auction estimates and receive personalized email alerts for the artists you follow Focus on Japan Books and magazines line the shelves of Meiji University’s Yoshihiro Yonezawa Memorial Library of Manga and Subcultures TOKYO >> Meiji University began integrating services at its two manga libraries this spring in an effort to preserve Japan’s world- renowned manga culture The Yoshihiro Yonezawa Memorial Library of Manga and Subcultures boasts one of the largest collections of comic books in Japan In addition to providing cultural research the university plans to develop a repository for items such as original artwork to preserve manga- related material which opened in 2009 at the Surugadai Campus of Meiji University in Chiyoda ward houses about 140,000 items donated by the family of manga critic Yoshihiro Yonezawa The library contains a large collection of manga such as Weekly Shonen Magazine and Ribon which have been published since the mid-1950s The university’s Contemporary Manga Library in Shinjuku ward was relocated in March to the seven-story building that houses the Yonezawa library That collection comprises about 270,000 items amassed by Toshio Naiki the proprietor of a book and comic rental shop in Tokyo who died in 2012 About 10,000 items from Naiki’s collection were rental manga magazines including some early works by manga artist Tetsuya Chiba the creator of the boxing manga “Ashita no Joe” (Tomorrow’s Joe) The combined collection surpasses that of the Kyoto International Manga Museum The collections will keep their original names and the items will not be combined on the library stacks It’s important to know “who collected the materials and how,” said Akiko Orito manager at the university’s Library Management Office Members of the public must register to use the library and pay a fee — $3 for adults; $1 for those under 18 “I am thankful that the collections are here because I can look at books and magazines that I wouldn’t be able to find at any used book stores,” said a library patron doing work-related research Meiji University announced plans to build one of the world’s largest research facilities on Japanese pop culture The combined collections of the two libraries are considered a pilot for the initiative The space also fills a need for oversight of manga publications and original artwork original sketches of Osamu Tezuka’s “Astro Boy” were auctioned in Paris and sold to a European collector for nearly $310,000 “There are few facilities to which manga creators or their families can donate artwork if they can no longer look after them they have been forced to dispose of them or sell them overseas,” said Kaichiro Morikawa an associate professor at Meiji University and a scholar on contemporary Japanese culture it is difficult to utilize them for research or as cultural resources.” You must be 21 or over to enter this website then you're not old enough to read Breaking Bourbon New York, NY –  (April 12, 2024) – Hatozaki Whisky is pleased to announce the third and latest addition to its “Omakase” Series – Hatozaki Omakase Rye Third Edition Mizunara Cask Finish Now available in the US for a suggested retail price of $95 (750ml) the new limited-edition expression showcases the profound aging and finishing techniques of Kimio Yonezawa 4th generation Master Distiller & Blender.Produced at the Kaikyō Distillery on the shores of the Seto Inland Sea the Hatozaki Omakase collection was born of Yonezawa-san’s vision to create elegant and genuine whiskies that reflect the character of his family distillery’s unique terroir and maritime influences Honoring the age-old Japanese concept of “Omakase,” known as “chef’s choice” in Japanese dining the “Omakase” collection mirrors the idea of trusting the maker’s intuition – allowing for delightful experimentation of flavors and new exploration.“I am honored to introduce the newest blend in our Omakase Collection to the US market,” says Yonezawa-san “I was excited to experiment with the flavors of rye a popular category with American whisky drinkers and see how they would respond to native Japanese oak influence We are thrilled with the final blend and confident it will be a surprising and rewarding choice for the seeker of exciting new whiskies to try.”In that spirit Kimio Yonezawa presents an innovative new blend consisting of rye whisky that is aged in new charred oak and then finished in Japanese Mizunara casks the rare Japanese white oak sourced from the Hokkaido and Tohoku forests This expression will be limited to less than 3,000 bottles each numbered and sold exclusively in the US market.Hatozaki Omakase Rye Third Edition Mizunara Cask Finish is a testament to the seasoned artistry of the Yonezawa family aging tradition crafted in small batches of no more than 10 casks is aged in new charred oak and then finished in traditional Mizunara casks This dual maturation allows the Mizunara to impart its distinctive character and Japanese incense – a refined encounter with Japanese elegance.The new product joins Hatozaki’s core range including: Hatozaki Finest Whisky ($45.99 ,750ml 40% ABV) a blend of premium malt whiskies aged for up to 12 years in imported bourbon casks imported sherry casks and native Sakura casks the Japanese cherry wood; and Hatozaki Small Batch Whisky ($65.99 a vatting of 100% malt whiskies aged in imported bourbon casks yielding a rich profile of sweet cereals and malty dried fruit with a light touch of smoke and honey on the finish.HATOZAKI OMAKASE RYE THIRD EDITION MIZUNARA CASK FINISH accompanied by fresh oak spice and a hint of menthol full-bodied palate with nuanced layers of flavor.ABOUT HATOZAKI WHISKY Produced at the Kaikyō Distillery on the shores of the Seto Inland Sea in Japan Hatozaki is named for the Hatozaki Lighthouse sitting on the bay of coastline near the distillery built in 1657 – a beacon of welcoming to all who visit and taste Hatozaki The maritime climate and seaside terroir are ideal conditions for fine whisky maturing Fourth-generation Master Distiller & Blender Kimio Yonezawa brings blending heritage from a long line of shochu distillers since 1917 and in 2017 he began producing Hatozaki whisky to honor the centennial of his family’s distillery and to carry on the tradition of Japanese distilling to a dynamic evolving category he is most passionate about The Hatozaki portfolio includes two permanent expressions Hatozaki Finest Whisky and Hatozaki Small Batch Whisky including the Hatozaki  “Omakase” whiskies – hand-selected by Yonezawa-san to create unique cask finishes that have included Mizunara Hatozaki presents a portfolio of whiskies that are elegant Hatozaki appeals to everyone in a delightfully welcoming way with a selection of balanced and delicate whisky.ABOUT THE KAIKYŌ DISTILLERY The Yonezawa family’s experimentation with distilling goes back more than a century and has been a part of their story ever since Kimio Yonezawa is the fourth generation of this legacy having taken a keen interest in whisky and embarking on a journey of discovery He channeled his passion for fine spirits into establishing the Kaikyō distillery and did it all with a single goal in mind: to be instrumental in honoring the past and contributing to the future of Japanese whisky-making the Kaikyō Distillery produces 135°East Japanese Gin and Akashi-Tai Sakes.ABOUT MARUSSIA BEVERAGES USA Marussia Beverages USA is a national importer of premium spirits and wines including brands such as Hatozaki Whiskies Marussia Beverages USA is part of the global group Marussia Beverages with 14 distribution companies and 16 production sites throughout the world achieving a turnover of 294 million euros in 2022 In respect for the deep roots of tradition paired with a taste for innovation Marussia Beverages mission is to create and distribute quality brands that elevate expectations and provide authentic consumer experiences Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information Yamagata Prefecture--In Hayao Miyazaki's acclaimed anime film "My Neighbor Totoro," only the kids can see the mysterious creature the title refers to But here in "Totoro's forest," anyone can come see it any time of the day throughout the year A forest of the iconic character has been created out of a grove of trees located by the border with Fukushima Prefecture a rice paddy into which water from melted snow poured reflected images of the trees on its surface sunlight gushed between leaves and branches where a miniature "hokora" shrine stands No one referred to the spot as Totoro's forest when the Studio Ghibli Inc The hokora shrine was set up to usher in prosperity for the settlement more than 100 years ago "This was a 'no-name forest' that nobody cared about," Takahashi said The sculpture was later featured in the media and has since drawn a growing number of visitors Local residents founded a preservation association for it and even set up an observation deck at the spot The creature's giant waistline measuring about 80 meters is comprised of about 20 Japanese zelkova trees Totoro boasts a beautiful contrast between its belly and dark green ears The story of "Totoro" is also set in a rural area with rice paddies I saw the anime film back in elementary school I remember a scene where Totoro takes the two sisters into the sky The trunk of a cedar tree that formed one of Totoro's ears snapped during a typhoon a few years ago But another cedar growing next to it coincidentally took its place Totoro's forest is located 15 minutes by car from the Yonezawa-Hachimanbara Interchange on the Tohoku Chuo Expressway It is convenient to drive there from Yonezawa Station on the Yamagata Shinkansen Line take one operated by Yamako-Bus for Shirabu Onsen at Yonezawa Station and get off at the Yakashiro stop The forest is 600 meters or so south of the Sumomoyama branch of the Minamihara Elementary School which is roughly 50 minutes on foot from the bus stop A sign to guide you in the area and an observation deck are set up nearby TV stations post free wallpapers for video chats Sumatran forest people adapt ancient health rules for pandemic Information on the latest cherry blossom conditions Please right click to use your browser’s translation function.) A series based on diplomatic documents declassified by Japan’s Foreign Ministry Here is a collection of first-hand accounts by “hibakusha” atomic bomb survivors chefs and others involved in the field of food introduce their special recipes intertwined with their paths in life A series about Japanese-Americans and their memories of World War II In-house News and Messages No reproduction or republication without written permission We are pleased to introduce “TSUMARI BURGER: Special Minced-mead Cutlet of Tsumari Pork”from 22 July Mr Yonezawa who has been engaging with Echigo-Tsumari since 2015 has built deep understanding and knowledge of local ingredients of Echigo-Tsumari He has come up with a new burger using soft-juicy Tsumari pork cutlet sandwiched in the home-made crispy buns one of the mountain vegetables being picked up by locals is served as a side (fried) and condiment (miso demi-glace sauce) The burger is available for purchase and eating at the community space on the ground floor designed by Ryohin Keikaku Co. Community space (design observed by Ryohin Keikaku Co. Born in Tokyo in 1980. He went to New York alone in 2002 after having worked in restaurants in Tokyo and appointed as the first Japanese sue-chef at Michelin -three-stared French restaurant Jean-Gerges. He worked as head chef in various restaurants after returning to Japan and took up a position of chef-de-cuisine in Jean-Georges Tokyo in 2014. He has been a head chef at THE BURN in Aoyama The undisputed leader of the postwar Japanese rarities was a Masudaya 15-inch battery-operated Target Robot from the Gang of Five series the all-original robot came with its correct dart gun and two darts Entered with an estimate of $20,000-$25,000 Target Robot’s wingman was a rare Yonezawa battery-operated Jupiter Robot All original and complete with its correct remote control battery box it was an exceptionally well-preserved example of one of the most sought-after of all classic robots Offered together with an attractive repro box it was chased to $20,400 against an estimate of $6,000-$8,000 The auction waters were also favorable for a great-looking Nomura battery-operated Walking Batman all-original battery op appeared never to have been played with Even its cloth cape looked as crisp as the day it marched off the factory production line it retained its visually appealing original box which has exciting graphics of Batman in crimefighting mode with Robin visible in the background in the Batmobile The toy sold for $12,915 against an estimate of $6,000-$8,000 Another extraterrestrial vehicle that captured bidders’ attention was a rare Daiya tin friction Space Patrol Car The jaunty red convertible with two astronaut drivers “dressed” in spacesuits and helmets doesn’t come up for sale in the marketplace very often The World's Most Dangerous Toy! Schroeder Toy, Bank Collection Realizes $3 Million  Masters of Universe Joins Toy Hall of Fame Our By The Glass series sees sommeliers and wine experts share some vinous inspiration for your next pour an Italian Japanese restaurant run by Japanese couple Motokazu and Noriko Yonezawa They met at a wine sommelier course in Montecatini Terme Noriko’s experience as an Italy-certified sommelier allows her to expertly recommend wines to pair with Chef Motokazu’s creative dishes that marry premium Japanese ingredients with European techniques.  Yonezewa shares the wines that have impressed her over the years and her favourite bottles for a special occasion See also: The Weekly Dish: 5 New Dishes and Drinks From Ramen to Pandan Coffee Above Noriko Yonezawa and Chef Motokazu Yonezawa Noriko Yonezawa and Chef Motokazu Yonezawa An early (in your career) wine that made you go "Wow Capezzana Conte Contini Bonacossi 2012 and Cervaro della Sala and is also light and easy to drink on a week day.  It is not too sweet but fruity and perfect for a summer vacation.  a sparkling Italian white wine that is very popular with my customers Most people are familiar with Prosecco but not so much Franciacorta which has a second fermentation step that occurs in the bottle.   What you wish a customer would order (so you can taste it—for taint the more you taste the full body and flavour.  What's the one bottle you’re saving for a really big moment This is the best wine I’ve ever had—it is special and almost too nice to drink!  Above Brunello di Montalcino Brunello di Montalcino Best selling ‘by-the-glass’ list What would you like to recommend to guests A bottle you haven’t tried but really want to but on a special day I would like to have it.  Twin Brothers Alex and Kelvin Cheah Believe Challenges Build Character Bettina Chua Abdullah and Manju Saigal's First Food Memoir Celebrates the Care in Cuisine Marini’s On 57 Celebrates 10th Anniversary With a Founder’s Menu The all-original and complete Exelo (Japan) battery-operated Mars Explorer space car that had been estimated at a very respectable $12,000-$15,000 but it ended up blazing a Red Planet trail to $42,120 Looking a bit like a 1950s-1960s “car of the future” and manned by two astronaut passengers the two-tone green tin vehicle was emblazoned with MARS on its sides and came with its complete and colorful pictorial box depicting a Martian landscape Both the exotically styled toy and its super-graphic box manifest a world of space travel as originally visualized by 20th-century Japanese artists fantasies incorporated into the designs from that period in Japan are what make post-WWII Japanese space toys so irresistible “So much imagination went into the design of mid-20th century Japanese toys,” said Miles King you might ask yourself who’s inside the flying saucer that landed in the clearing who fired the primitive rocket that’s whizzing past in the sky who paved the road on which the space car is traveling and how much does a gallon of gas cost on Mars and that’s what makes it such a great toy.” The top-selling robot was a fantastic 10-inch Yonezawa (Japan) windup Diamond Planet Robot a rare variation of the largest tin robot ever made with a silvery-blue body and red arms and ears All original and complete with its distinctive googly eyes it sold for $34,440 against an estimate of $20,000-$30,000 “Only a few Diamond Planets in this color variation have ever come to market We knew there would be competition,” King said International competitors were keen on other types of space-theme pieces as well, like a Marx Flash Gordon Signal Pistol in a rare baby-blue color All original and appearing as though it had never been played with the early iteration of what a space explorer’s weapon might look like was also accompanied by its vibrant original box which bore the tagline “The Screaming Flashing Signal Gun.” It sold for $8,775 against an estimate of $3,000-$4,000 All prices quoted include a 20% buyer’s premium Full auction results can be found HERE The Most Dangerous Toy Ever Meet '80s Toy Expert Mark Bellomo Rubik's Cube: It Was Hip to Be Square in 1980s UC Berkeley is one of 13 elite universities partnering with the Amgen Foundation to help outstanding science students realize their potential to achieve big things through basic research Some of the most promising science undergraduates in the country will return to their home schools this week after a summer-long exploration of frontline research and big science at UC Berkeley Aline Yonezawa was one of 23 aspiring scientists exploring the nuts and bolts of frontline research at UC Berkeley this summer The 23 students from 19 universities — here as part of the Amgen Scholars Program — have spent the last 10 weeks working alongside graduate students on faculty research projects across a spectrum of scientific fields from biomolecular engineering to chemistry and neuroscience The program — launched in 2006 by the philanthropic arm of California-based biopharmaceutical company Amgen Corporation — aims to inspire a new generation of scientists by encouraging outstanding science undergraduates to pursue advanced degrees and academic or professional careers in science Under the mentorship of respected faculty researchers at 13 elite universities Columbia and the United Kingdom’s Cambridge University scholars learn about the nuts and bolts of basic research as they experience what life is like as a first-year graduate student “Amgen scholars are among the best and the brightest students in the nation and have huge potential to go on to achieve great things in science,” says Sanjay Kumar a program mentor and associate professor of bioengineering at Berkeley “It’s important for the students to get a good sense of whether a career in research is the best fit for them and it’s a great opportunity for us to introduce them to the kind of work we do at Berkeley.” Of the nearly 1,100 Amgen scholars who have completed their undergraduate studies more than 85 percent are pursuing an advanced degree or career in a scientific field Some 50 former scholars are currently enrolled in graduate programs at Berkeley Admission to the program is highly competitive This year Berkeley received more than 830 completed applications for the 23 available spots One of the successful applicants was Justine deGruyter who is on track to earn a bachelor’s degree in chemistry with a minor in physics at New Mexico State University Amgen scholar Justine deGruyter worked on building synthetic compounds for anti-cancer drugs in the chemistry lab of Richmond Sarpong “Working side-by-side with all these brilliant people has definitely helped me grow as a scientist changing how I approach research and expanding my thinking about the field of chemistry,” says deGruyter “I’ve learned so much in just 10 weeks at Berkeley I can’t begin to imagine what spending five years would mean for me,” she adds deGruyter joined the research group headed by Richmond Sarpong helping the team in its efforts to develop synthetic compounds that could one day form the basis for anti-cancer or anti-inflammatory medications “The students that come through Berkeley as Amgen scholars are able to hit the ground running and make real contributions to our work,” says Sarpong “They’re surrounded by people doing interesting work and important frontline research which helps give them a sense of the potential of science in tackling different problems.” scholars participate in a series of workshops and tutorials designed to help students develop their skills in such areas as writing and publishing scientific reports and papers giving oral presentations and completing graduate-school applications Graduate-student mentors and guest speakers also help scholars explore such issues as what faculty look for in their graduate students and practical ways students can use their degrees who is looking forward to her senior year at the University of Florida spent her summer working on multi-drug resistance in cancer cells of the brain as a member of the bioengineering research group headed by Kumar “Basic research is all about developing therapeutics that will benefit patients in the future and the idea of seeing real positive impact of your work in your lifetime really appeals to me,” says Yonezawa Seychelle Vos was a 20-year-old undergraduate studying genetics at the University of Georgia when she came to Berkeley as a member of the first cohort of Amgen scholars in 2007 Influenced by her experience working with Rachel Brem associate professor of molecular and cell biology track and returned to Berkeley as a graduate student focusing on biochemistry and structural biology “Coming to Berkeley for those few weeks opened my eyes to how much was out there and helped me work out what I really wanted to do with my life,” says Vos “I realized that it was questions of pure research that excited me most and that basic research was where I truly wanted to be.” Today Vos is putting the finishing touches on her doctoral dissertation the 26-year-old will become the first Amgen scholar to complete graduate school $1 million grant to Berkeley and the other partner institutions bringing total program funding over the eight years through 2014 to $34 million.