2019 ₈FEB Sushi: A Global Love Aair INSIDE: Seattle’s Sushi Story A phoenix fantastically painted with a “Taka-makie” technique (lacquerwork in which multiple layers of “Makie” create a beautiful, embossed design). In order to bring the divine phoenix to life, genuine gold “Makie” designs were boldly layered and subtle attention was paid to every single feather. Special lacquering techniques such as “Nashiji” and “Raden” were lavishly used on details bringing the gorgeous art of Urushi to life. Traditional Japanese Art ––––––– Handcrafted Urushi Lacquerware EXCLUSIVE U.S. DISTRIBUTOR OF WORLD-RENOWNED YAMADA HEIANDO LACQUERWARE ––––––– www.heiandoamerica.com
[email protected] JAPONESSA_OrigamiMag_fullpage_001.pdf 1 2/17/18 9:39 PM C M Y CM MY CY CMY K MODERN JAPANESE CUISINE WITH A 1400 1ST AVE SEATTLE LATIN FLAIR 500 BELLEVUE WAY NE SUITE 130 BELLEVUE HAPPY HOURS DAILY 2019 FEB PUBLISHER’S NOTE IN JAPAN, we say “New Year’s Day is the key of the year.” ₈contents As a cultural bridge between the US and Japan, we are planning to expand Origami to the online platform and to other cities so Americans will learn even more about Japan. We are preparing online content that will make you want Sushi: A Global Love Aairto dive into Japan. Our online offerings will include information that could not be included in the magazine. We want to introduce a more interesting and unique FEATURE Sushi: A Global Love Affair “Japan.” The site will be full of rarely seen Japanese cuisine, 2 dances, events, and much more. Don’t miss it! Now that we have raised your expectations for Origami, here is some big news: More direct flights between Seattle and Japan will become available in 2019.