THE NEW JAPAN is a new magazine dedicated to featuring the diverse regional cultures found throughout Japan. The "NEW" in our title represents the "new discoveries" unique to every reader. Through this publication, our editorial team hopes to inspire readers to step out and experience these locales firsthand.
The theme of our inaugural issue is the Yaeyama Islands, an archipelago including Ishigaki and Iriomote. We offer a multifaceted look at the charms of Yaeyama—from its majestic nature and time-honored crafts to the local soul food cherished by the community.
Featured Content:
Reviving Sabani Sailboats
Ishigaki Food Guide
Yaeyama’s Last Bonito Fishing Boat
Akiko Ishigaki, Living Legend of Japanese Crafts
How Taketomi Protected its Architectual Heritage
The Enduring Popularity of Churasan
Yonaguni and the New Tourism of Anti-Tourism
Participating Creators (Alphabetical order)
Ian Bennett / Tetsuo Kashiwada/ Ichii Nakamura / Tatsuya Tabii / Hinano Kimoto / Izumi Shiokawa /Shigeo Okada/ Yuki Maeda / Shinsan Nameko / Ben Davis /Kenji Hall / Sam Holden / Matt Treyvaud
