Japanese Life in Berlin

Tenzan Lab in Prenzlauer Berg is currently hosting a solo exhibition by a Japanese artist, Ai Moliya. We visited their opening reception and interviewed the artist to explore the art and philosophy of Kintsugi as well as unearthing the Japanese concept of Mottainai.

Taishi Nagasaka is well known in Berlin as DJ ONONiiONIONIION. This time he writes about opening up to strangers and festival spirits.

Taishi Nagasaka is very well known in Berlin’s scene as DJ ONONiiONIONIION. In this part of his series he writes about festivals, touring and how he unexpectedly was on American TV.

Whether you want to view cherry blossoms or maple leaves in style or just escape from everything for an hour, take a break in one of Vienna‘s most beautiful gardens…

Taishi Nagasaka is well known in Berlin as DJ ONONiiONIONIION. In this part of his series he writes about his favorite Japanese music – dandy, sexy and deep.

Taishi Nagasaka is very well known in Berlin’s scene as DJ ONONiiONIONIION. In this part of his bi-weekly series he takes you on a sentimental journey.

Do you like plants and want to learn a simple way of capturing them on fabric? Then try tataki zome – or leaf pounding – and smash them with a hammer!

Tea and acupuncture can be used to rebalance and invigorate the human body. Even the seasons have an impact. Time to learn how to unblock winter energies.

Taishi Nagasaka is very well known in Berlin’s scene as DJ ONONiiONIONIION. In this part of his bi-weekly series you learn about Japanese anime heroes.

When it comes to Japanese music, DJ ONONiiONIONIION is very well known in Berlin’s scene. This is the first part of his series about music, food and life.

Bastian from Gō 合 Sake invited us to a remarkable food pairing event in Berlin to introduce a new sake creation to his friends and supporters.

The installations of Chiharu Shiota have an air of mystery about them. This portrait explores her approach in addition to what it means to live and work in Berlin.