Waraku December/January 2022 issue [Magazine]

Learn more about Japan, the Land of Beauty! Introducing the December/January Issue of Waraku

Even if you see a display of masterpieces from the tea ceremony in a corner of an art exhibition, you might easily pass them up. Tea ceremony seems complicated, and you don't really know what's so good about it... Some people might shy away from it. But once you learn how to appreciate it, it becomes much more fascinating. In this issue's main feature, we'll take a closer look at how to enjoy this rich culture of tea ceremony from an art lover's perspective. Our second feature is Nara. In fact, Nara is the No. 1 "destination I want to travel next" for Waraku readers. When you think of Nara, you think of Buddhist statues, how to view them even though you might not know them, unpretentious cuisine that will satisfy even adults, and even unique hotels, we've compiled a condensed list of topics for enjoying Nara 24 hours a day! And this issue includes our popular annual calendar. This year, we'll include two different sizes! The horizontal calendar features "A Journey Through Masterpieces." It features a collection of beautiful Japanese landscapes. The slightly smaller square calendar features "All About Rabbits," in honor of the 2023 zodiac sign, the rabbit! Our editors have diligently searched for works that are truly "cute!" Please enjoy both calendars all year long.

[Special Feature That'll Make You Look Forward to Tea Ceremony Utensils] A Little Knowledge Makes It So Much More Enjoyable! Tea Ceremony as Art A Super Beginner's Guide

Teach Me! Reijiro Izumi, Deputy Director of the Urasenke Tea Ceremony Museum Living with Beauty: The Form of Tea Ceremony

What exactly is so wonderful about it? I want to understand its appeal. Famous Tea Ceremony Utensils: Look Here! Enjoy It This Way!

"Close-up" and "Long-distance": Two Perspectives Reveal the Aesthetic Sense of Tea Masters Filling Tea Rooms

Visiting the Makers of Tea Bowls Living in the Present

Reflecting the Seasons and Embracing History Discovering the Authenticity of Tea Ceremony Sweets in Kyoto

[Special Supplement] This Year's Double Calendar 1. A Journey Through Famous Paintings Japanese Art & Scenic Views Calendar 2. All About Rabbits Japanese Art Calendar

[Second Feature] Let's Go! Discover the Unknown Nara

As the Stage of Prayer and History Takes on the Autumn Colors Travel the Tranquil Yamato Road in Late Autumn

A Complete Guide from the Buddhist Statue Sensei of the Tokyo University of the Arts' Antique Art Research Institute Make your Buddhist Statue Tour 100 Times More Fun with the Waraku-Style "Antique Art Lab for Adults"!

Locals Give Their Stamp of Endorsement! "Nara Food" Has Just Evolved!

Five Adult Options for a "Nara Stay"

[Other] Special Interview We've been waiting for this!! Ichikawa Danjūrō ​​XIII: Hakuen The most prestigious name in the Kabuki world is finally back!

[Popular Series] Mariko Hayashi The Tale of the Heike

Her Imperial Highness Princess Akiko The Tale of Kyoto

Daughter Recounts the Things Cherished by Jiro and Masako Shirasu and Their Memories Treasures of Buaiso Written by Keiko Makiyama

[Front Column] Understanding the Spirit of Japan Through Waka Poetry Written by Akiko Baba

Welcome to the World of National Treasure Mysteries! Written by Mari Hashimoto

[Art Calendar] See the schedules of 74 popular art museums up to five months in advance at a glance! Carefully selected from across the country! Art Exhibition Calendar

[Fashion & Beauty] High Jewelry: A New Legend The Wearer: Koyuki

Watches and Masterpieces: A Miraculous Encounter

A Guide to "Wagashi" Fashion Masterpieces

Cosmetics Lead to Beautiful Skin