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App Magazine "japan jikkan" Launches

A new app magazine, "japan jikkan," which transmits Japanese culture and traditions with a focus on Japan's past, present, and future, launched on August 18th (Monday). Targeting intellectually curious readers, it delivers content for tablets and smartphones using a variety of expressive tools.

Text by WATANABE Reiko (OPENERS)

Rediscover Japan's Charms While Enjoying Time Travel

To enjoy life without strictly separating work and private time──With that in mind, the app magazine "japan jikkan," packed with content to pique the curiosity of Japanese readers, will launch on August 18th, distributed by NTT Docomo.

The editor-in-chief and creative director is Lucas B.B., representative of Neeh High Media Japan, who has been involved in numerous magazine edits since arriving in Japan in 1993 and is active in a wide range of fields, including producing events for the "PAPERSKY Tour de Nippon" project, which re-explores Japan.

Various topics touching on the culture, traditions, and spirit nurtured in Japan are introduced through photography, video, sound, and design, presented from three perspectives: "PAST," "PRESENT," and "FUTURE." Each issue, along with articles, allows users to enjoy imagery and sounds on their tablets and smartphones.

The theme for the inaugural issue, distributed on August 18th, is "sora-iro = sky blue," a traditional Japanese color, and the sound of "Suikinkutsu" (a type of underground water-jar musical instrument), which washes the soul. We hope to rediscover Japan's new charms while enjoying time travel as proposed by Lucas.

From the table of contents of the inaugural issue of "japan jikkan"

"PAST"
・Centennial Enterprise: Terada Honke - Sake brewing supported by "pukupuku"
・Onko Chishin: SOU・SOU - Exceptionally Pop Traditional Crafts

"PRESENT"
・A Culinary Journey by Bicycle: Onomichi
・Let's Play in Japan! Kendama: Tips from a Champion

"FUTURE"
・The World is Her Stage: Chihiro Shinoda
・People Shaping the Future: Keisuke Iwatani x Seiko Ito

"japan jikkan"
Publication Date | August 18 (Monday) (Quarterly) *English version service to start August 28
Price | Free
Compatible Devices | iOS 6.0 or later / Android 4.0.3 or later (may not be compatible with some models)
Distributor | NTT Docomo, Inc.
http://www.japanjikkan.jp/