日: 2017年12月3日

The contrast between the black boards and white walls makes the dining room very impressive. There is no partition in this one-floor space, and the natural scenery of Mount Yakushi is spread outside t...

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From 1996, architect Sei Takeyama started to build an ideal place to stay. In 1998, the new building that consists of 6 suites was completed and named “Beniya Mukayu.” After being renovate...

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With the gradual renewal started in 1996, the original 50 rooms have now been made into 17 suites. There are 8 Japanese-style suites and 2 western-style suites with a terrace. There are 6 Japanese-wes...

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Most of the people would have the impression that “Qusamura” was characterized by its rare cactuses. However, Kohei Oda said, “It is not that they are definitely beautiful because th...

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It is hard to say that it is merely a “plant shop.” Wherever we look from outside, the plants inside the shop all have plenty of facial expressions, and it really resembles a museum. "...

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Holding “Dining Out Sado” for the second time in Sado City, Niigata Prefecture. This time, Japanologist Alex Kerr worked as the host, and Yoshiaki Takazawa was in charge of the cooking. Ta...

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In three consecutive days, Oct. 8 (Sat.), 9 (Sun.), 10 (Mon. National Holiday), “Dining Out Arita & with Lexus” was held in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture. This time, we traced the orig...

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Mr. Kohei Oda's family home is a flower shop. Therefore, many would imagine that is why  Oda opened a plant shop. But actually, it is completely not the case. “My parents hoped that th...

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Up until now, we have introduced “Qusamura” and Kohei Oda. This time, we would like to offer a review of his power of expression and his worldview through specific examples and works. We s...

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伝統建築。確かな技術と歴史の深みに裏打ちされた、多くの価値をはらんでいる存在です。多種多様な文化と歴史を誇る日本には、各地にこういった伝統建築が豊富に残されており、その土地ならではの暮らしの知恵や、気候風土との共生の秘訣を伝えてくれます。 ですが、それらはただ自然に残ったのではなく、価値と希少性を見出した人々の努力の賜物。奄美の伝統的な建築様式にのっとって造られた建物をリフォームした宿、今回ご紹...

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March 15th, 2013 at Ishigaki Island, Okinawa Prefecture This time, Shohei Shimono from the French restaurant “à nu, retrouvez-vous” was the chef. We also invited accordionist and c...

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This time the stage was Taketa City in Ōita Prefecture. The city, having once prospered as a castle town (Jōkamachi), still retains much of its history. With the combination of the supreme cuisine fro...

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