DOCSLIB.ORG

Autumn Gackt Eyes

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Autumn Gackt Eyes SEPTEMBER 2017 Japan’s number one English language magazine AUTUMN EYES HARAJUKU LASHES AND MORE TIPS FROM A/W17 GACKT "THERE'S AN EMPTINESS IN PEOPLE'S HEARTS" WHAT MAKES YOU GET UP IN THE MORNING? PLUS: "Life in Transit" Photo Story, Osaka on Two Wheels, the Tokyo Café Serving Prophecies, and UFC's Big Comeback Join the Conversation, Join the Club JOIN TOKYO WEEKENDER’S INSIDERS CLUB TO FIND OUT ABOUT LIMITED OFFERS THROUGHOUT TOKYO, ATTEND EXCLUSIVE EVENTS, GET THE LATEST INFORMATION ABOUT PRODUCTS BEFORE THEY LAUNCH, AND LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD. CHECK OUT WWW.TOKYOWEEKENDER.COM/WEEKENDERINSIDERS FOR MORE DETAILS 22 30 32 34 SEPTEMBER 2017 radar in-depth 32 GACKT THIS MONTH’S HEAD TURNERS COFFEE-BREAK READS The musician and actor on his new film, and why people are so disconnected. 8 AREA GUIDE: BANCHO 22 THE FIGHTERS An area few seem to know about may hold As UFC Fight Night approaches later this 34 LIFE IN TRANSIT the key to the ultimate lifestyle in Tokyo. month, we look at the sport's global rise Photographer Charles Levi focuses his lens and newest Japanese star. on the subtle moments on Tokyo's trains. 10 STYLE: HAPPY MEDIUM Breeze through autumn with transitional 26 COFFEE AND PROPHECY pieces to take you from summer to winter. The curious case of a Tokyo café serving cappuccinos along with inspirational guide 12 BEAUTY: AUTUMN EYES messages from God. CULTURE ROUNDUP The Fall/Winter 2017 catwalks provide plenty 38 ART of inspiration for creative makeup looks. 28 IS "IKIGAI" THE SECRET TO Otherwordly images Belgium, the golden age HAPPINESS? of flowers, and traditionalnihonga works. 14 TRENDS: ICE CREAM CRAWL Possibly the next buzzword to come out Some of our favorite ice cream, gelato and of Japan, ikigai refers to one's reason for 40 AGENDA shaved ice shops in the city. being – but can it help change your life? Rakugo in English, a percussion performance, and a jellyfish tunnel. 18 THE CONCIERGE 30 OSAKA ON TWO WHEELS Editor's picks from our roundup of top spots Cycling just might be the best way to 42 SOCIETY and services in the city. explore Japan's third largest city. Tokyo's longest-running social column. SEPTEMBER 2017 Publisher ENGAWA Co., Ltd. President Takanobu Ushiyama Executive Producer Naoya Takahashi Editor in Chief Annemarie Luck Senior Editors Alec Jordan Lisa Wallin Creative Director Liam Ramshaw Features Writer Matthew Hernon Contributors Vivian Morelli Bill Hersey Bunny Bissoux Sales Director Takaaki Murai Sales Executives Hirofumi Ohuchi Kahori Terakawa Ayane Sugawara Azusa Yoshida Marketing Director Jessica Yumi Idomoto Media Consultant Mary Rudow Media Producers Claudia Sun Yuda Chou EST. Corky Alexander, 1970 SSU Bld. 1F 4-12-8 Sendagaya, Shibuya-ku Tokyo, Japan 151-0051 (03) 6432-9948 / (03) 6438-9432 (fax) [email protected] To subscribe to Tokyo Weekender, please visit www.tokyoweekender.com/subscribe For ad sales inquiries, please call (03) 6432-9948 or email: [email protected] 広告に関するお問い合わせ先 電話：(03) 6432-9948 メール：[email protected] Opinions expressed by Weekender contributors are not necessarily those of the publisher Published by ENGAWA Co., Ltd. 4 | SEPTEMBER 2017 | TOKYO WEEKENDER @bapawn: Despite the picture perfect image we’ve got @bapawn: That’s be my daughter, I think. She gets up on the cover, there’s plenty of deep thinking going on early But what I do like in respect to the concept of in this issue’s pages. To start with, do you believe in ikigai is the idea of finding small joys throughout the fortune tellers? day. It’s something my wife always talks about, and I was happy to see the idea pop up again in that article. @mizrama: Interesting question! I actually used to have my own set of tarot cards, and there was part of me that @mizrama: Yes, me too. I guess it’s similar to concepts wanted to believe. These days I’m more of a cynic. What like mindfulness or even that little guide called The about you – would you ever visit Yogen Café in Shinjuku Secret that became popular a few years back. It’s always [page 26] to receive one of their prophecies? interesting to realize that different cultures all over the world suffer the same kind of existential angst. @bapawn: After reading the article, I’d be tempted to go when I was in need of a pick me up. Their prophecies @bapawn: Yes, I was surprised to read that even a seem to be on the positive side, overall. But I probably character like Gackt [page 32] is in touch with that sense fall into that category of Westerner who has sought for of disconnection. meaning outside of their own culture, so I might be trying to seek enlightenment at a Zen temple or some @mizrama: He seems to get the balance right – being place like that. aware of the “emptiness in people’s hearts,” as he puts it, while being able to find his own sense of inner peace. @mizrama: How about using the Japanese concept of ikigai then [page 28]? Finding your reason for being – or @bapawn: Who knows … maybe Gackt will be the next at least, the thing that gets you up in the morning? person to bring out a self-help book. VISIT OUR WEBSITE JOIN US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON TWITTER FIND US ON INSTAGRAM WWW.TOKYOWEEKENDER.COM FACEBOOK.COM/TOKYO.WEEKENDER @TOKYO_WEEKENDER TOKYOWEEKENDER TOKYO WEEKENDER | SEPTEMBER 2017 | 5 Door to Door Pickup Service 24 Hour Staff Supervision One daycare visit available Open 365 Days No Cages Athletic Dog Club co., Ltd. 1F 1-8-18 Akatsutsumi, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 156-0044 !"#$%&'('')*(+&&'%%%%[email protected] Tel: 03-3327-1003 I Fax: 03-3327-7407 | E: [email protected] ,-.$%&'('))*(*/&* www4.ocn.ne.jp/~adc www.pethoteltokyo.com (Japanese) | http://adc.pipi.cc (English) PLAY STRONG! ¥10,000 OFF Strong, healthy bodies Membership Fee, grow strong healthy minds. No Annual Fee ENROLL TODAY! Classes that give kids the best start. Ages newborn to 5 years. PLAY & LEARN MUSIC ART SCHOOL SKILLS PRE-SCHOOL STEPS www.gymboree.jp/en 6 | SEPTEMBER 2017 | TOKYO WEEKENDER WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR THIS MONTH... Autumn style and beauty inspiration, the most Instagrammable ice creams in Tokyo, and a neighborhood that could just be the city's best kept secret. TOKYOTOKYO WEEKENDERWEEKENDER || SEPTEMBERSEPTEMBER 2017 | 7 AREA GUIDE BANCHO: TOKYO’S BEST KEPT SECRET? Words by Lisa Wallin An area few seem to know about may hold the key to the ultimate lifestyle experience in the Big Mikan ancho, a prestigious residential area in the center of Tokyo, offers an unexpected respite from the hustle and bustle of the urban me- Btropolis. Trees line the streets in this urban oasis that is just a stone’s throw away from the Imperial Palace, and is home to a colorful history and a long lineage of cultural greats. CITY OF SAMURAI During the Edo period, Bancho was home to samurai vassals and the Tokugawa clan’s bodyguards. Located strategically on the west bank of the Edo Castle (now Imperial Palace) moat, soldiers were always nearby and on call in the event of an attack. The area was comprised of hundreds of samurai residences and training schools, with the district split up into six sections numbered from one to six, according to their according squadrons. Bancho was originally named for the guard houses that samurai vassals lived in, called daibansho. CENTER OF CULTURE With the Meiji period came a thirst for knowledge and culture, and this time Bancho acted as a nerve center for many intellectuals thanks to its central location. Novelists, composers, politicians, artists and kabuki actors gathered and exchanged ideas here. One such individual, Takeo Arishima, was a novelist famed for his depiction of the societal changes women faced in the early 20th century. Bancho remains a cultural hub today and famous institutes such as the National Museum of Modern Art, Kioi Hall, Sophia University, and the National Theatre of Japan are just a few of the highly regarded cultural institutions within walking distance. LIFESTYLE OF LEISURE Being a primarily residential area, Bancho is a quiet, comfortable neighbor- hood with tree-lined avenues and picture perfect cafés tucked away behind lush greenery. Biancane, an authentic Tuscan restaurant, has had its home here since 2008, offering mouthwatering Italian full-course dinners and lunches in a traditional setting. Exclusive Murakami Kaishindo is an invite- 8 | SEPTEMBER 2017 | TOKYO WEEKENDER only restaurant and confectionery shop where first-time diners and sweet shoppers can only enter with an introduction from an existing client (barring lunchtime). Locals living in the area are more likely to meet the right people to get them an “in” for this swank store. For the health-conscious, an athletic park, a tennis center, several parks and the 5km Imperial Palace Loop couldn’t be closer. For those who prioritize their health and well-being, this district makes it easy to fulfill those goals. KING OF CONVENIENCE Bancho’s central location means that everything a resident could ever need or want is easily obtainable within a one kilometer radius. The area offers easy access to several major train stations, as well as sightseeing spots like the Imperial Palace and Sotobori Park, known for its cherry blossoms in spring. It’s also home to some of the nation’s top-rated schools, legal firms, and clinics. Several embassies are located nearby, including the British and Belgian embassies, and for those entertain- ing guests, the upscale Hotel New Otani alone has 38 dining options, a spa and a beautiful Japanese-style garden to enjoy.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • What Toyota Has to Say About Wussy-Boys
    What Toyota has to say about wussy-boys How could you doubt the manliness of Japanese men? Yes, I know, poor kid– Kamenashi Kazuya is Secret Garden’s posterchild for all that is confused and confusing in Japan. For the past several months my interest in gender issues in Japanese pop culture have had me following this topic of Soushokukei Danshi Nikushokukei Jyou, translated: Herbivore guys, carnivore girls. “Soushokukei danshi” describes a “trend” of ‘herbivore men’, or a group of young men (typically classified as being metrosexual) who are rejecting the typical guidelines of masculinity, and embracing an alternative style. It’s a type of Otomen syndrome, as it were, for anyone who has read the manga/seen the drama. Otomen follows the story of a young man who, on the outside appears to be a manly-man, but who secretly loves sewing, crochet, stuffed animals, strawberry parfaits and baking beautiful cakes. Soushokukei danshi have been described as being more “family oriented”, and being uninterested in women and dating. Next in line are the carnivorous girls, beautiful, intelligent, ambitious young women displaying all of the characteristics it seems the men should be displaying: charisma, confidence, focus, and guts. These go-getters have been described by the soushokukei danshi as being “scary” (I’m shaking in my boots already…). The typical dynamic spelled out by this phenomenon is a type of gender- role-reversal, where the herbivorous guys seem unable to get up the manly gumption to go after girls, but prefer to wait for the carnivorous beauty (as long as he’s not scared of her, that is) to hunt him down and snatch him up in one fell swoop (sounds okay to me…).
    [Show full text]
  • Recent Developments in Local Railways in Japan Kiyohito Utsunomiya
    Special Feature Recent Developments in Local Railways in Japan Kiyohito Utsunomiya Introduction National Railways (JNR) and its successor group of railway operators (the so-called JRs) in the late 1980s often became Japan has well-developed inter-city railway transport, as quasi-public railways funded in part by local government, exemplified by the shinkansen, as well as many commuter and those railways also faced management issues. As a railways in major urban areas. For these reasons, the overall result, approximately 670 km of track was closed between number of railway passengers is large and many railway 2000 and 2013. companies are managed as private-sector businesses However, a change in this trend has occurred in recent integrated with infrastructure. However, it will be no easy task years. Many lines still face closure, but the number of cases for private-sector operators to continue to run local railways where public support has rejuvenated local railways is sustainably into the future. rising and the drop in local railway users too is coming to a Outside major urban areas, the number of railway halt (Fig. 1). users is steadily decreasing in Japan amidst structural The next part of this article explains the system and changes, such as accelerating private vehicle ownership recent policy changes in Japan’s local railways, while and accompanying suburbanization, declining population, the third part introduces specific railways where new and declining birth rate. Local lines spun off from Japanese developments are being seen; the fourth part is a summary. Figure 1 Change in Local Railway Passenger Volumes (Unit: 10 Million Passengers) 55 50 45 Number of Passengers 40 35 30 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Fiscal Year Note: 70 companies excluding operators starting after FY1988 Source: Annual Report of Railway Statistics and Investigation by Railway Bureau Japan Railway & Transport Review No.
    [Show full text]
  • View Dining Menu
    STARTERS & SALADS Miso Soup miso dashi broth, tofu, seaweed, scallion, enoki mushroom Cucumber Salad hearts of palm, heirloom tomatoes, charred avocado, avocado oil, amazu dressing, sesame seeds Sweet Gem Kusa Nori Salad tosaka, wakame, hiyashi, hijiki, gem lettuce, endive, frisée, kaiware, kusa dressing Edamame choice of yuzu sea salt, shoyu salt or spicy umami topping Shishito sudachi avocado oil emulsion, maldon salt CHILLED & HOT SOCIAL SHARES Shigoku Oysters* half dozen shigoku oysters, shiso sakura shoyu mignonette, kusa cocktail sauce, gold flake Blue Fin Tuna Tartare* sudachi edamame avocado mousseline, umai ponzu, tapioca crackers, micro nori mix, micro radish Kanpachi Carpaccio* grapes, watermelon radish, auspicious ponzu, borage, micro shiso, shiso oil, ika tuile Yuzu King Salmon Sashimi* ikura, myoga, kaiware, sea micros, yuzu emulsion, crispy salmon chip Scallop Crudo* yuzu apples, truffle nuance, jalepeño, kyuri radish rose Agedashi Tofu brick dough wrapped tofu, oba leaf, ginger oroshi, tokyo scallion, gobo root umeboshi, ito togarashi threads, tsuyu broth Vegetable Tempura kabocha squash, okinawa sweet potato, asparagus, baby carrot, sweet onion, maitake mushroom, baby corn, shiso leaf, tentsuyu Shrimp Tempura crispy rice crusted shrimp tempura, wasabi honey aioli, kabosu fluid gel, infused tobiko, micro cilantro Jidori Chicken Karaage jidori chicken, auspicious shoyu, house made oshinko, scallion grass *Consuming raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood, shell stock or eggs may increase your risk of a food borne illness
    [Show full text]
  • Notice Concerning Property Acquisition (Conclusion of Contract) “Rokubancho Building”
    November 30, 2009 For Translation Purposes Only For Immediate Release Japan Prime Realty Investment Corporation Hirohito Kaneko Executive Officer (Securities Code: 8955) Asset Management Company: Tokyo Realty Investment Management, Inc. Toshihiro Hagiwara President and Chief Executive Officer Inquiries: Katsuhito Ozawa Director and Chief Financial Officer TEL: +81-3-3516-1591 Notice Concerning Property Acquisition (Conclusion of Contract) “Rokubancho Building” Japan Prime Realty Investment Corporation (JPR) today announced its decision to acquire the Rokubancho Building, as outlined below. The scheduled acquisition date is on December 2, 2009. Details 1. Reason for Acquisition The acquisition of the Rokubancho Building is in accordance with JPR’s fundamental investment policies and investment stance to acquire new office buildings in central Tokyo in an effort to enhance and stabilize its investment portfolio. 2. Acquisition Details 1) Asset Type Real estate 2) Property Name Rokubancho Building 3) Acquisition Price 2,800 million yen (excluding expenses related to acquisition, consumption tax and other expenses) 4) Contract Date November 30, 2009 5) Settlement Date December 2, 2009 (planned) 6) Seller A domestic Special Purpose Company 7) Funding Cash on hand 8) Payment Method Lump-sum payment at the time of transfer 1 3. Details of Property for Acquisition Property Name Rokubancho Building Land 2-9, Rokubancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Registered Location Bldg. 2-9, Rokubancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Residential 2-9, Rokubancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 4-minute walk from Ichigaya Station on the JR Sobu Line, Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, Access Namboku Line and Toei Subway Sinjyuku Line, 3-minute walk from Kojimachi Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line and 7-minute walk from Yotsuya Station on the JR Chuo Line Use Office/Retail Land: Ownership Type of Ownership Building: Unit Ownership (*) Land Total site area 716.95m2 Site Area (registered) Bldg.
    [Show full text]
  • 2015 Topps UFC Chronicles Checklist
    BASE FIGHTER CARDS 1 Royce Gracie 2 Gracie vs Jimmerson 3 Dan Severn 4 Royce Gracie 5 Don Frye 6 Vitor Belfort 7 Dan Henderson 8 Matt Hughes 9 Andrei Arlovski 10 Jens Pulver 11 BJ Penn 12 Robbie Lawler 13 Rich Franklin 14 Nick Diaz 15 Georges St-Pierre 16 Patrick Côté 17 The Ultimate Fighter 1 18 Forrest Griffin 19 Forrest Griffin 20 Stephan Bonnar 21 Rich Franklin 22 Diego Sanchez 23 Hughes vs Trigg II 24 Nate Marquardt 25 Thiago Alves 26 Chael Sonnen 27 Keith Jardine 28 Rashad Evans 29 Rashad Evans 30 Joe Stevenson 31 Ludwig vs Goulet 32 Michael Bisping 33 Michael Bisping 34 Arianny Celeste 35 Anderson Silva 36 Martin Kampmann 37 Joe Lauzon 38 Clay Guida 39 Thales Leites 40 Mirko Cro Cop 41 Rampage Jackson 42 Frankie Edgar 43 Lyoto Machida 44 Roan Carneiro 45 St-Pierre vs Serra 46 Fabricio Werdum 47 Dennis Siver 48 Anthony Johnson 49 Cole Miller 50 Nate Diaz 51 Gray Maynard 52 Nate Diaz 53 Gray Maynard 54 Minotauro Nogueira 55 Rampage vs Henderson 56 Maurício Shogun Rua 57 Demian Maia 58 Bisping vs Evans 59 Ben Saunders 60 Soa Palelei 61 Tim Boetsch 62 Silva vs Henderson 63 Cain Velasquez 64 Shane Carwin 65 Matt Brown 66 CB Dollaway 67 Amir Sadollah 68 CB Dollaway 69 Dan Miller 70 Fitch vs Larson 71 Jim Miller 72 Baron vs Miller 73 Junior Dos Santos 74 Rafael dos Anjos 75 Ryan Bader 76 Tom Lawlor 77 Efrain Escudero 78 Ryan Bader 79 Mark Muñoz 80 Carlos Condit 81 Brian Stann 82 TJ Grant 83 Ross Pearson 84 Ross Pearson 85 Johny Hendricks 86 Todd Duffee 87 Jake Ellenberger 88 John Howard 89 Nik Lentz 90 Ben Rothwell 91 Alexander Gustafsson
    [Show full text]
  • Travel Report Nagoya University of Commerce & Business
    Travel Report Nagoya University of Commerce & Business Spring 2014 These are my honest experiences about my master level exchange term at the Nagoya University of Commerce & Business. The comments and insights are based only on my observations and insights and do not represent the general view on this university. 1. Preparations before the exchange After Aalto Biz has nominated you for NUCB you have to send several documents to NUCB. Compared to my other exchange term in bachelors level this is not too much work. The documents are returned to Aalto’s international office so you don’t have to mail anything to Japan. Here are the documents required by the UNCB: 1. Application form 2. CV/Resume 3. 2 copies of Passport 4. Document for proof of English Proficiency (Not required from Aalto students) 5. Essay "Details your reasons for choosing to study at NUCB Graduate School/in Japan” – one page (This can be almost the same as what you wrote to Aalto but make sure you change some of the parts in order to match NUCB’s requirements) 6. Official transcripts from your school 7. Application for Certificate of Eligibility (Visa document) 8. 3 photos (color copy is NOT acceptable) 40mm x 30mm/Should write your name on the back of the each photo 9. Bank statement or Financial statement (Cost 5 euros in Nordea) After few months you will get your Certificate of Eligibility accepted by the Japanese immigration bureau. When you receive this you will be able to apply Visa from the Japanese embassy. You will get the Visa within a day or two.
    [Show full text]
  • Goma Do-Fu(Sesame Tofu) Steamed Veggie with Vinegar Miso Sauce
    Recipe Cooking Sun Tokyo Oct.2016-Dec.2016 KAISEKI Class #1 ごま豆腐 Goma do-fu(sesame tofu) -This is one of the best known “shoujin ryouri” dishes which developed in Buddhist monasteries in Japan. INGREDIENTS: 2 tsp. Sesame paste 2 tsp. Kudzu starch 70ml. Water A pinch Salt A little Wasabi A little Soy sauce DIRECTIONS: 1. Mix kudzu starch and water, then pour it to sesame paste little by little and mix until completely smooth. 2. Heat the mixture over medium low and stir constantly as it thickens. 3. When it becomes elastic, take off the heat and pour into a mold and cold with ice water. 4. When solidified, serve with soy sause and wasabi. KAISEKI Class #2 野菜の酢味噌和え Steamed veggie with vinegar miso sauce -This sauce can go great with salads, simply steamed vegetables, and even cooked meat or seafood. INGREDIENTS: 30g Seasonal vegetable 1/2 tsp. Miso 1/2 tsp. Sugar 1/2 tsp. Vinegar 1/2 tsp. Mayonnaise DIRECTIONS: 1. Mix miso, sugar, vinegar and mayonnaise to make sauce. 2. Arrange steamed vegetables nicely, and put the sauce over them. Recipe Cooking Sun Tokyo Oct.2016-Dec.2016 KAISEKI Class #3 だし巻玉子 Rolled egg -This egg dish loved by everyone from children to adults in Japan. INGREDIENTS: 1 Egg 1 tbsp. Dashi 1/4 tsp. Light soy sauce 15g Daikon reddish DIRECTIONS: 1. Whisk the egg well, then add dashi and light soy sauce to it 2. Pour enough egg mixture into the oiled heated pan to cover its surface then roll down the half cooked egg from the back to the front (if you find bubbles in egg, break it by chopsticks) 3.
    [Show full text]
  • Satsuki Cucumber & Daikon Pickles Peas & Spring
    SATSUKI BY KOYA LONDON CUCUMBER & DAIKON PICKLES PEAS & SPRING VEGETABLES PEA MISO, ONSEN TAMAGO ‘NANBANZUKE’ SARDINES FENNEL AND CITRUS BRINE BRAISED BEEF BRISKET UDON MUSTARD GREEN & WILD GARLIC OIL MOCHI POPCORN WITH KINAKO KUROMITSU AND RHUBARB Satsuki by Koya Udon Braised beef brisket udon sits at the heart of this vibrant menu of Japanese dishes. 1. There are three stages to cooking udon : boiling, cooling and warming. 2. To boil, fill a large saucepan almost to the brim with 3-4 litres of unsalted water. Once boiling, gently shake and pull the udon noodles to separate them and lower 35 minutes Give the instructions a read through to familiarise into the water for 15 minutes. Add a dash of cold water if it looks likely to bubble over. yourself with the process before you start. Serves 2 3. In the meantime, set a full kettle on to boil. You will use this to warm the udon later. Sharing starters 4. Separately, empty the dashi into a small saucepan. Add the beef In the Box Preheat grill to 220°C or the highest heat. and mustard greens , bring to the boil, then turn the heat to low. Fried sardines 1. Place the fried sardines on a baking tray 5. When the 15 minute timer is up, drain the udon. Fill the Fennel & same pot back up with cold water and return the noodles onion escabeche and warm under the grill for 5 minutes. to cool them. Pea miso 2. Set a saucepan over a medium heat and Onsen tamago add the escabeche .
    [Show full text]
  • A Multi-Dimensional Study of the Emotion in Current Japanese Popular Music
    Acoust. Sci. & Tech. 34, 3 (2013) #2013 The Acoustical Society of Japan PAPER A multi-dimensional study of the emotion in current Japanese popular music Ryo Yonedaà and Masashi Yamada Graduate School of Engineering, Kanazawa Institute of Technology, 7–1 Ohgigaoka, Nonoich, 921–8501 Japan ( Received 22 March 2012, Accepted for publication 5 September 2012 ) Abstract: Musical psychologists illustrated musical emotion with various numbers of dimensions ranging from two to eight. Most of them concentrated on classical music. Only a few researchers studied emotion in popular music, but the number of pieces they used was very small. In the present study, perceptual experiments were conducted using large sets of popular pieces. In Experiment 1, ten listeners rated musical emotion for 50 J-POP pieces using 17 SD scales. The results of factor analysis showed that the emotional space was constructed by three factors, ‘‘evaluation,’’ ‘‘potency’’ and ‘‘activity.’’ In Experiment 2, three musicians and eight non-musicians rated musical emotion for 169 popular pieces. The set of pieces included not only J-POP tunes but also Enka and western popular tunes. The listeners also rated the suitability for several listening situations. The results of factor analysis showed that the emotional space for the 169 pieces was spanned by the three factors, ‘‘evaluation,’’ ‘‘potency’’ and ‘‘activity,’’ again. The results of multiple-regression analyses suggested that the listeners like to listen to a ‘‘beautiful’’ tune with their lovers and a ‘‘powerful’’ and ‘‘active’’ tune in a situation where people were around them. Keywords: Musical emotion, Popular music, J-POP, Semantic differential method, Factor analysis PACS number: 43.75.Cd [doi:10.1250/ast.34.166] ‘‘activity’’ [3].
    [Show full text]
  • Stardigio Program
    STARdigio チャンネル :４０８ Ｊ－ＰＯＰ アーティスト 特集 1 放送日 ： ２０１１ ／５／９～２０１１ ／５／１５ ｢番組案内 （ ８時間 サイクル ）｣ 開始時間 ： 04 :00 ～12 :00 ～20 :00 ～ 楽曲 タイトル 演奏者名 ■山下達郎 ベスト (1) DOWN TOWN SUGAR BABE 幸せにさよなら （シングル ・バージョン ） ナイアガラ ・トライアングル （ 山下達郎 、伊藤銀次 、大滝詠一 ） ドリーミング ・デイ ナイアガラ ・トライアングル （ 山下達郎 、伊藤銀次 、大滝詠一 ） 永遠 に 山下達郎 LAST STEP 山下達郎 Love Space 山下達郎 翼に乗せて 山下達郎 素敵 な午後 は 山下達郎 Candy 山下達郎 LOVE CELEBRATION 山下達郎 LET'S DANCE BABY 山下達郎 BOMBER 山下達郎 愛を描いて -Let 's Kiss the Sun - 山下達郎 ■山下達郎 ベスト (2) 永遠 のFULL MOON 山下達郎 FUNKY FLUSHIN ' (ファンキー ・フラッシン ) 山下達郎 RIDE ON TIME (ライドオン タイム ) 山下達郎 RAINY DAY (レイニー デイ ) 山下達郎 MY SUGAR BABE (マイ シュガー ベイブ ) 山下達郎 DAYDREAM (デイドリーム ) 山下達郎 パレード ナイアガラ ・トライアングル （ 山下達郎 、伊藤銀次 、大滝詠一 ） あまく 危険 な香り 山下達郎 MUSIC BOOK (ミュージック ・ブック ) 山下達郎 FUTARI (ふたり ) 山下達郎 LOVELAND , ISLAND (ラブランド 、アイランド ) 山下達郎 YOUR EYES (ユア ・アイズ ) 山下達郎 ■SoulJa ベスト (1) DOGG POUND SoulJa rain SoulJa ここにいるよ SoulJa feat . 青山 テルマ ID SoulJa A Song for You SoulJa LIBERTANGO (Pierrot) SoulJa Sotsugyo SoulJa そばにいるね 青山 テルマ feat . SoulJa 記念日 SoulJa × Misslim ONE TIME SoulJa feat . 一星 & 沖仁 Prologue SoulJa feat . 佐藤博 COLORZ of LOVE SoulJa feat . Yukie & 沖仁 ■SoulJa ベスト (2) Hip Nova SoulJa feat . 浜口茂外也 Da Bounce SoulJa feat. Yukie 花、ゆらり SoulJa feat . 高橋幸宏 Road Movie SoulJa feat . 細野晴臣 h o m e SoulJa feat. Misslim ZERO SoulJa Way to Love ～最後 の恋～ SoulJa feat . 唐沢美帆 うまく 言葉 にできないけれど SoulJa feat . 果山 サキ はなさないでよ SoulJa feat . 青山 テルマ 月光 ～GOD 'S CHILD ～ SoulJa feat . 鬼束 ちひろ Breathe ISSA × SoulJa 4 chords ISSA × SoulJa ■矢井田瞳 ベスト (1) How? 矢井田瞳 I like 矢井田瞳 B'coz I Love You 矢井田瞳 my sweet darlin' 矢井田瞳 I'm here saying nothing 矢井田瞳
    [Show full text]
  • Maurico 'Shogun' Rua Vs. Chael Sonnen Headlines
    MAURICO ‘SHOGUN’ RUA VS. CHAEL SONNEN HEADLINES STACKED CARD IN BOSTON AUG. 17 Las Vegas, Nevada – Former UFC® and PRIDE® champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua (21-7, fighting out of Curitiba, Brazil) will meet controversial and charismatic light heavyweight contender Chael Sonnen (28-13-1, fighting out of West Linn, Ore.) on Saturday, August 17 at the TD Garden in Boston, Mass. The main event highlights an action-packed card that will serve as the inaugural live sports broadcast on the newly minted network, FOX SPORTS 1. “We’re finally coming back to Boston and we’re bringing the most stacked card in UFC history,” UFC President Dana White said. “In the main event, former UFC light heavyweight champion Shogun Rua takes on Chael Sonnen, who once again stepped up and asked for a big fight. Then we have Alistair Overeem vs. Travis Browne in a heavyweight fight. Both of those guys have heavy hands, so I expect someone to get knocked out! The rest of the card is loaded with exciting fights, including Urijah Faber vs. Yuri Alcantara, Matt Brown vs. Thiago Alves, Boston’s Joe Lauzon vs. Michael Johnson, Uriah Hall vs. Nick Ring, and Irish superstar Conor McGregor vs. Andy Ogle. Boston, we’re coming back on Aug. 17!” In addition, Alistair Overeem (36-12-1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Netherlands) returns to the Octagon® to face Travis Browne (14-1-1, fighting out of Albuquerque, N.M.) in a heavyweight showdown that is sure to deliver. Also, former WEC featherweight champion Urijah Faber (28-6, fighting out of Sacramento, Calif.) looks for his third straight win as he meets dynamic Brazilian bantamweight Yuri Alcantara (27-4, Soure Para, Brazil).
    [Show full text]
  • Development of a Predictive Coalition Building Analysis for Stakeholders
    Development of a Predictive Coalition Building Analysis for Stakeholders of Sociotechnical Systems Case Studies of High-Speed Rail Development in the Northeast Corridor of the United States and the Tōhoku Shinkansen Extension from Hachinohe to Shin-Aomori, Japan by Joanna C. Moody B.S. Mathematics, Physics, and Japanese Bates College, 2014 Submitted to the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Transportation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology June 2016 © 2016 Massachusetts Institute of Technology. All Rights Reserved. Signature of Author: ......................................................................................................................... Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering May 18, 2016 Certified by: ...................................................................................................................................... Dr. Joseph M. Sussman JR East Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Engineering Systems Thesis Supervisor Accepted by: ..................................................................................................................................... Dr. Heidi Nepf Donald and Martha Harleman Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Chair, Graduate Program Committee 1 2 Development of a Predictive Coalition Building Analysis for Stakeholders of Sociotechnical Systems Case Studies of High-Speed Rail Development in the Northeast Corridor of the United
    [Show full text]