Tokyo Diary

What’s on in town January-March 2016 Make the most of the city with our editors’ picks of the best things to do over the next three months

January

SHOPPING OI RACECOURSE FLEA MARKET This flea market takes place almost every weekend at the Oi Racecourse, and usually attracts around 300 sellers. Many of the vendors are professionals, so the available wares range from the tiny to the large, from daily necessities to rare collector’s items. Do note that the market will be cancelled in the case of rain. Until Mar 27 (only weekends, closed Jan 2 & 3) Tokyo City Keiba, 2-1-2 Katsushima, Shinagawa. Free.

THINGS TO DO HATSUMODE: FIRST PRAYER Expect big crowds at Tokyo’s shrines for the first prayer, as well as food and drink stalls to keep you entertained. The atmosphere is lively, and many shrines have traditional performances such as Shishi-mai, a lion dance for good luck. Meiji is the biggest, but pretty much every shrine will be open and bustling on New Year. Jan 1 Meiji Jingu Shrine, 1-1 YoyogiKamizonocho, Shibuya. www. meijijingu.or.jp/english. Free. THINGS TO DO RICKSHAW RIDE IN SHIBUYA Part of the New Year’s celebrations at the Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel, this is your chance to roll down Dogenzaka and across the Scramble Crossing in a rickshaw on the first day of 2016. The rides start and finish at the hotel, lasting for around 20-30 minutes, and require booking in advance – call 03 3476 3000 (9am to 6pm Mon-Fri) for reservations. They’re available for up to two people per rickshaw. Jan 1 Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya. tinyurl.com/TOTrickshawride. ¥1,000 per person.

FILM SHORT FILMS WITH THE BEST PUNCHLINE PROGRAM Brillia Shortshorts Theatre, Japan’s first theatre to focus exclusively on short films, is hosting the ‘Short Films with the Best Punch Line’ program featuring films like ‘Love Hurts’, ‘The Last Border’, ‘Tu P*** banco’, and ‘Grown Ups’. If you visit the theatre on New Year’s Day you’ll be able to watch the program for free and receive a free gift of amazake (traditional sweet drink made from fermented rice), while stocks last. Jan 1-31 Brillia Shortshorts Theatre, 2F Filmee, 5-3-1 Minatomirai, Nishi, Yokohama. www.brillia-sst.jp. Free entry on Jan 1, adults ¥1,000, 3 year olds, middle school students, seniors ¥800. THINGS TO DO SKATING RINK IN MIDTOWN This outdoor ice skating rink opens for a limited time and can hold up to 210 people. Enjoy being surrounded by greenery while you skate and, from 5pm-10pm, you’ll get the added scenery of pretty illuminations. Jan 6-Mar 6 9-7-1 Akasaka, Minato. Adults ¥1,500, middle school students and under ¥1,000 (includes shoe rental).

THINGS TO DO FURUSATO MATSURI TOKYO The annual Furusato Matsuri gives a chance for prefectures around Japan to dazzle Tokyoites with their culture – and, of course, their food. There’ll be stalls at Tokyo Dome hawking everything from sake to seafood, with special sections devoted to ramen, fancy desserts, craft beer and the like. When you’ve sated your appetite, you can sit back and watch large-scale recreations of popular festivals like Aomori’s Nebuta Matsuri and the Akita Kanto Matsuri, or the costume character dance contest. Afternoon tickets (¥1,100, entry after 4pm) have been added for this year, inviting you to swing by casually after work. Jan 8-17 Tokyo Dome, 1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo. tinyurl.com/ TOTfurusatomatsuri. ¥1,600.

ART FLOWERS BY NAKED Lightup champions Naked Inc are the crew behind this project, which incorporates a wild jumble of elements from flowers and scents to the Fibonacci sequence. It will be taking over Nihonbashi’s Mitsui Hall in January and February. Jan 8-Feb 11 5F Coredo Muromachi, 2-2-1 Nihonbashi-Muromachi, Chuo. tinyurl.com/TOTflowers. Adults ¥1,300 (advance ¥1,100), high school students and below ¥900 (advance ¥700), toddlers free.

SHOPPING OEDO ANTIQUE MARKET Taking place once almost every month, this market is great for picking up some cool art, unique handicrafts or time-worn decorative items. Keep an eye out for real Edoera treasures. Jan 11 & Mar 27 2-1 Yoyogi Kamizonocho, Shibuya. tinyurl.com/ TOToedomarket. Free.

DANCE TOUCH OF THE OTHER Based on Laud Humphreys’ 1970 book called ‘Tearoom Trade’, which was an analysis of homosexual acts occurring in public toilets, this performance by Takao Kawaguchi and Jonathan M Hall hopes to positively increase awareness of Japan’s LGBT community. Jan 15-17 Spiral, 5-6-23 MinamiAoyama, Minato. tinyurl.com/ TOTtouch. ¥3,500, on the day ¥4,000, students ¥2,500.

FILM KON ICHIKAWA: THE ACT OF LIGHTS AND SHADOWS One of the most influential figures of postwar Japanese cinema, Kon Ichikawa created several masterpieces that challenged both the suffocating traditions of society and the ideals of ‘new Japan’ in the ’50s. Marking 100 years since Ichikawa’s birth, this extensive retrospective features 27 films, including digitally remastered versions of ‘Enjo’ (1958), ‘Her Brother’ (1960) and ‘An Actor’s Revenge’ (1963). Jan 16-Feb 11 Kadokawa Cinema Shinjuku, 4-5F Shinjuku Bunka Bldg, 3-13-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku. tinyurl. com/TOTkon. ¥1,600, college and high school students ¥1,300, seniors ¥1,100.

THINGS TO DO EARTH GARDEN WINTER You know people are serious about all that ‘love the earth’ stuff when they’re still willing to gather in Yoyogi Park around mid-January. The winter edition of the quarterly Earth

Garden features the usual array of eco-themed stalls, food stands and workshops, with music and art performances also taking place. Jan 23-24 Yoyogi Park, 2-1 Yoyogi Kamizonocho, Shibuya. tinyurl.com/ TOTearthgardenwinter. Free.

FILM EMIR KUSTURICA PROGRAMME Ebisu’s Garden Cinema has been instrumental in bringing a diverse range of indie film events and screenings back to the neighbourhood. One of the theatre’s most eagerly anticipated programmes for 2016 is this sixfilm special highlighting the work of Serbian star auteur Emir Kusturica. Jan 23-Feb 12 Yebisu Garden Cinema, 4-20-2 Ebisu, Shibuya. tinyurl.com/TOTemirkusturica. General ¥1,800, university and high school students ¥1,500, junior high school students and younger ¥1,000.

MUSIC BEACH HOUSE After three years of radio silence, the Baltimore duo of singer Victoria Legrand and guitarist Alex Scally treated their fans to a double whammy in 2015: first the album ‘Depression Cherry’ and then ‘Thank Your Lucky Stars’. Further refining the simplistic but multifaceted dream pop – with shades of darker fascinations – that dominated their earlier works, Beach House are one of the hottest properties on the indie circuit right now. Jan 25 Tsutaya O-East, 2-14-8 Dogenzaka, Shibuya. tinyurl.com/ TOTbeachhouse. ¥6,000.

MUSIC THE INTERNET Members of the Odd Future collective, Syd The Kid and Matt Martians play blissful, beautifully wispy neo-soul as The Internet. Now expanded to include six musicians, they came out with the superb ‘Ego Death’ in 2015, which has proved a global phenom. Catch the crew at Liquidroom in January. Jan 27 Liquidroom, 3-16-6 Higashi, Shibuya. tinyurl.com/TOTtheinternet. ¥5,800.

THINGS TO DO IKEBUKURO CD & RECORD FAIR Boasting hundreds of stalls, it’s hard to say what this annual mega carnival specialises in, so let’s just say it’s undoubtedly the largest gathering of CD and vinyl lovers in the country. If you can’t find what you’re after here, you’ll probably have to go home and record it yourself. For smooth entry to the venue, pick up a queueing ticket at the Darumaya record shop on January 28 – or prepare to wait for your turn on the day together with masses of fellow music lovers. Jan 29-31 Toshima Kumin Center, 1-20-10 Higashi Ikebukuro, Toshima. tinyurl.com/TOTrecord-fair. Free.

February

THINGS TO DO SETSUBUN BEAN-THROWING AT ZOJOJI An annual occurrence at Zojoji, this bean-throwing festival marks the coming of spring and sees a colourful bunch of celebrities born in the ongoing year of the Chinese zodiac fling soy beans over the assembled masses from 12.20pm onwards. Head over to ensure good health and fortune for the year to come, and take the opportunity to pick up a new omamori charm at the temple stalls. Feb 3 4-7-35 Shiba-Koen, Minato. tinyurl.com/TOTbeanthrowing. Free.

THINGS TO DO CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: TOTEM JAPAN TOUR Cirque du Soleil’s Totem show premiered in 2010 and has since captivated three million audience members around the world. In February 2016, the show comes to Japan, promising a breathtaking and emotional performance. With Totem, the world’s leading circus group brings to life a spectacular tale following the journey of humankind, from its very beginning to the present and on into the future. Feb 3-May 22 R-Area, 1 Aomi, Koto. tinyurl.com/TOTcirque. Adults from ¥6,500 on weekdays, from ¥7,500 on weekends and hols.

MUSIC GEORAMA 2016 This international anime festival screens films by top animation creators from around the world, and collaborates with some of Japan’s most talented artists. Look out for the special feature ‘Channeling with Mr Bickford’ which features curator Naohiro Ukawa and collaborations between clay animator Bruce Bickford and famous musicians from Japan. Feb 4 WWW, 13-17 Udagawacho, Shibuya. ¥3,000. Feb 9 Liquidroom, 3-16-6 Higashi, Shibuya. ¥4,000. newdeer.net/georama

FILM TOKYO NORTHERN LIGHTS FESTIVAL Denmark’s Dogme movement, Ingmar Bergman’s classics, artsy horror… Nordic cinema isn’t a narrow category by any means, but this festival at Shibuya’s Eurospace ambitiously attempts to pull things together, introducing viewers to the very best films from the cold north with an eclectic programme including both new releases and notable films from past years. Feb 6-12 Eurospace, 1-5 Maruyamacho, Shibuya. tinyurl.com/ TOTnorthernlights. ¥1,500, threeticket set ¥3,900.

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THINGS TO DO CHINESE SPRING FESTIVAL 2016 While it’s always fun to visit, Yokohama’s Chinatown district is never livelier than during its New Year festival. The two weeks of festivities are stacked with events, including a countdown party on the night of February 7, traditional lion dance performances and music (Feb 11, 13, 14 & 21) at Yamashitacho Park, a parade of traditional costumes on the afternoon of February 20, and a spectacular Lantern Festival on February 22 from 5.30pm. Feb 8-22 Yokohama Chinatown, Yamashitacho, Naka. tinyurl.com/ TOTspringfestival. Free.

MUSIC ROTH BART BARON TOUR 2015- 2016 ATOM Singer-guitarist Masaya Mifune and drummer-percussionist Tetsuya Nakahara are Roth Bart Baron, who play a challenging mixture of indie folk, ’80s pop and acoustic experimentation. The result of their recent excursion to Montreal and its flourishing indie scene, new album ‘Atom’ is the focus of their ongoing domestic tour, which heads to Liquidroom in February. Feb 20 Liquidroom, 3-16-6 Higashi, Shibuya. tinyurl.com/TOTrothbart. ¥3,500.

March

THINGS TO DO NUNO-HAKU IN TOKYO VOL. 6 All things textile-related can be seen and experienced at Chofu’s Keiokaku velodrome in March, when this massive celebration of fabrics, clothing, bags, embroidery art and much more takes over the oval-shaped stadium. Held in Machida last year, the event attracted thousands of attendees over three days, and will now be powering up even further: dozens of textile designers, artists and craftspeople have already signed up as exhibitors. Mar 5-6 Tokyo Oval Keiokaku, 4-31-1 Tamagawa, Chofu. tinyurl.com/TOTnunohaku. ¥500. MUSIC DOTSUITARUNEN With their constantly evolving sound, this eight-member punk band has started gathering fans overseas. They’ve just completed their first US tour and are releasing their 8th album, ‘Music’, which has a surprising R&B twist to it. Mar 10 Liquidroom, 3-16-6 Higashi, Shibuya. ¥2,500.

THINGS TO DO MOUNT TAKAO FIRE WALKING FESTIVAL Held every year in March, the Hiwatari-sai or Fire Walking Festival at Mount Takao sees barefooted monks walk through a smouldering fire chanting prayers, making for a spectacular (and muchphotographed) sight. Visitors can also try strolling in these masters’ footsteps – but only after most of the fire has been put out. Mar 13 2177 Takaomachi, Hachioji. tinyurl.com/TOThiwatarisai. Free.

THINGS TO DO RIKUGIEN CHERRY BLOSSOM LIGHTUP Rikugien’s annual spring celebration will be back again for 2016, which

means that both the park’s huge cherry trees and the rest of the beautiful Japanese garden will be lit up in the evening, creating a magical atmosphere for sakura flower viewing. The park stays open until 9pm (last entry 8.30pm) for the duration of the event, making afterwork hanami parties possible even on weekdays. Mar 17-Apr 3 Rikugien, 6-16-3 Honkomagome, Bunkyo. tinyurl. com/TOTrikugienlight. ¥300, seniors ¥150.

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Courtesy calls Etiquette made easy

No 9 How to drink like a local

Have a merry old time in Tokyo, where it’s okay to pass out in the street. Words Grace Buchele Mineta. Illustration Bunny Bissoux

When in Japan, do as the Japanese do. In this case, we’re referring particularly to drinking – and the culture of ‘nomikai’ (work drinking party). Nomikai is an integral part of the Japanese workplace, meant to ease stress and forge friendships. Technically you are not forced to attend, but skipping is a taboo. These are my tips for knocking back a few at a Japanese izakaya.

DON’T: POUR YOUR OWN DRINK It is considered rude to pour your own drink. That job falls on whoever is sitting near you. Rather than topping up your own glass, pick up the bottle or jug and offer some to your neighbour (even if their glass isn’t empty). Once you pour for them, they will reciprocate. You get beer, social protocol is followed, and everyone is happy! Typically the drink-pouring duties follow a hierarchy, with the more junior members tasked with keeping everyone’s drinks full.

DO: KANPAI BEFORE TAKING A SIP The number-one rule for drinking in Japan is that you should never drink alone. To kick off any social gathering, everyone gets a glass of beer, shouts a collective kanpai (cheers!), clinks glasses, and drinks. The first kanpai of the night is the biggest and while you definitely don’t have to say it every time you take a sip, you should still make eye contact and raise your glass before you drink.

DO: GET DRUNK! During my first nomikai, I did the socially-acceptable-in-corporateAmerica thing of drinking half a glass of wine and chatting about safe, neutral topics. Until, of course, two cases of beer later when one of my bosses started singing an AKB48 song and the co-worker I was chatting to confessed a deep, emotional secret about her love life. Pretty soon after that I got on board with the whole let’s-drink-and-get-crazy rule of nomikai.

DON’T: BE AFRAID TO DRINK NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS Remember, if you’re a lightweight or are uncomfortable with getting blackout drunk, you can switch to non-alcoholic drinks as the night progresses. The important part is that you’re still drinking. Oolong tea is a very popular, respectable alternative for anyone, regardless of your nationality or gender.

DO: BREAK SOCIAL BARRIERS Alcohol is a social lubricant in many countries, with Japan near the top of the list. Drinking alcohol brings people together, helps to de-stress them after long workdays, and allows for exchanges that are impossible when sober. It’s also one of the few ways to form ‘strong, masculine’ bonds between men in corporate Japan.

DO: KEEP IT REAL The most real conversations I have had in Japan occurred at an izakaya with friends, co-workers and family members. Before my husband and I announced to his very traditional salaryman father that we were engaged, we plied him with half a bottle of expensive sake. To date, the only times I have ever heard my father-in-law talk about personal stuff have been when we’re sitting around the dinner table drinking beer or sake.

DON’T: BE AFRAID TO PASS OUT ON THE STREET If I had ¥100 for every time I saw a salaryman passed out in the street, against the side of a building, on a train bench, or in the gutter, I could happily retire on a small island in Okinawa. Being intoxicated in public isn’t frowned upon as much in Japan as it is in other countries, especially when it comes to salarymen returning home from a nomikai.

DON’T: SLIP UP THE NEXT DAY AT WORK You might stay out until 3am drinking and making nice with your co-workers, but come 8am the next morning, you slide back into your socially dictated roles in the company. No matter how epic the nomikai was or how many heartto-heart talks you had, you don’t mention them. It’s business as usual.

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LOCAL INSIGHT

I, TOKYO Benjamin Boas

Translator, manga author, Nakano Ward ambassador, 32

You moved to Japan when you were 23. Why did you stay? Every day is an adventure and there’s always something new to find. And it’s all super safe – amazing!

When did you first feel like a Tokyoite? Honestly? When I had filed so many of my own residency applications that I knew the ward and immigration offices like the back of my hand.

You’ve recently been appointed as an ambassador for Nakano Ward. Is it safe to say Nakano is your favourite place in Tokyo? Most definitely! It’s packed full of some of the most interesting businesses, places and people in Tokyo. Best cake shop in the country (Kyle’s Good Finds), awesome little cafés and niche businesses, and of course Nakano Broadway. Plus it’s only one stop away from Shinjuku.

What do your duties as ambassador involve? Spreading the word about Japan’s coolest ward, as well as helping the locals welcome international visitors. We actually have a good head start on this; half the residents speak a foreign language and four percent of the ward is non-Japanese.

So does this mean you have to wear this nifty ambassador outfit at all times? Actually, I’m expressly forbidden from doing this. I need to formally request permission each time I wear my sash! But the ‘samue’ (kimono-style top and trousers set) is actually what I wear normally. It’s super comfy.

Tell us about the background of this photo? That bad boy is just inside the entrance of Henya, Mandarake’s shop on the 4th floor of Nakano Broadway. You can spot it by the big red torii gates in front. The gates symbolise the transition to another world, and that’s exactly what the inside of the store feels like. It’s full of toys that date back decades, from giant robots to Japanese action figures of the Beatles. Even if you’re not into collectibles I recommend checking it out, it’s a total trip.

You recently published a manga book. How’s that going? Very well! The book, which was co-authored and illustrated by Chika Aoyagi, is called ‘Nihon no Koto ha Manga to Geemu de Manabimashita’ (‘Japan: I Learned It All From Manga and Video Games). I’ve loved manga ever since I was a kid so I was delighted to publish my own Japanese comic. It’s actually kind of meta since it tells the story of how I fell in love with Japanese comics and video games. It’s published by Shogakukan, stocked at Kinokuniya bookstore, and we’ve sold over 2,500 copies so far. The sequel will come out next year.

How did you learn to speak and write Japanese so fluently? Like the book says, comics and video games. When I was first into the stuff, most of it hadn’t yet been translated into English so I had to either study Japanese or give up on reading the newest comics. Obviously actual Japanese classes were necessary for this, but I wouldn’t have studied so hard if I hadn’t had that motivation.

Top three manga comics or anime films for English speakers? ‘Lone Wolf and Cub’ is my favourite manga ever and Dana Lewis’s English translation of it is excellent. If samurai revenge isn’t your thing, ‘Yotsuba&!’ is a delightful little manga series that appeals to just about anyone. And of course anything by Studio Ghibli, either subbed or dubbed. I actually enjoyed the English dub of ‘The Wind Rises’ better than the original Japanese.

Which of NHK World’s TV programmes do you enjoy? ‘Journeys in Japan’. I love taking my bicycle all over the country so it’s great for deciding where to take my next trip. Plus, I can’t get enough of the host Kit Nagamura; she’s the best!

I, GLOBAL Domo NHK mascot

NHK World Radio Japan provides a total of 58 hours and 40 minutes a day of broadcasts in 18 languages. Programs on current, cultural and other events are broadcast direct from Japan or via overseas stations and broadcast satellites. Here, we introduce you to six NHK radio hosts who help to bring you reports in different languages and ask them a few questions about life in Tokyo.

QUESTIONS 1. What do you like most about Tokyo? 2. Which Radio Japan program do you recommend? 3. Any city survival tips for visitors to Tokyo?

Wenyu R Language: Chinese

1Chidorigafuchi park during cherry blossom season. It’s very beautiful and shows off the traditional scenery of Japan.

2‘Easy Japanese’ – it serves as a free Japanese lesson for beginners. I have been in charge of this program for 13 years.

3You can really trust Tokyo’s public transportation system. It’s punctual and widely available around the city, so you can go wherever you want and always arrive on time.

Paul Alphonce Language: Swahili

1The safety and the infrastructure – this is the first thing to catch the attention of someone from a developing country.

2I love technology because of the way it helps to improve people’s lives, so I’d recommend ‘Radio Japan Focus’, which features the latest tech and news from Japan.

3Tokyo is challenging if you don’t speak Japanese, so learn a few key phrases. Also, if you don’t have a device with GPS, keep a pocket map – Tokyo is big!

Santibhap Ussavasodhi Language: Thai

1The transportation network is so reliable and timely that driving is not necessary.

2‘The Magic of Japanese Masterpieces’. Each episode introduces an important art piece and it’s an interesting way to understand Japan and the people.

3Make sure you have a smartphone with internet connection. Search engine, translation and map apps can solve many problems. Mamoona Shamil Horani Language: Urdu

1The cleanliness and the architecture. I also love the kindness and hospitality; how Japanese people use both hands when passing something to you. It’s so welcoming and caring.

2‘Welcome to Amazing Japan’. The format is a travelogue and it’s loaded with landmarks, culture, events and food.

3Prepare to be surprised and amazed. If you are a Muslim then be careful about food, however many Japanese and other restaurants are now offering halal food.

Nazafarin Mirzakhalili Language: Persian

1I like busy capitals but not crowded, polluted ones. I like a metropolis with timely transportation. I like an orderly city that has the best service. Yes, I’m talking about Tokyo!

2We receive emails from listeners who enjoy the Japanese language learning series on our website. It includes 48 lessons that help you to communicate effectively.

3Bring enough cash as it’s not easy to find an ATM that’s open 24 hours. This can spoil your fun when you want to go out spontaneously!

Mihhail Salenkov Language: Russian

1I came to Tokyo with a pregnant wife and a two-year-old kid, and we soon discovered how family-friendly it is. I also like that the seaside is an hour away.

2‘Welcome to Amazing Japan’: listeners learn about interesting places, some of which you can’t find in guidebooks. My next trip, for example, will be to Amakusa islands where you can see dinosaur fossils.

3Purchase a transport card. It’s extra handy because you can use it to pay for items from convenience stores. Also, never leave your umbrella unattended!

Download the NHK World Radio Japan app for free. Visit nhk.jp/nhkworld for weekly program updates.

NEARLY ETERNAL

by Steve Nakamura and Norbert Schoerner

Tokyo-based art director and designer Steve Nakamura has teamed up with German photographer and filmmaker Norbert Schoerner to create a sensual food photobook. Just in time for its December 2015 release, we ask the pair to tell us more about the project

‘Nearly Eternal’ is a photography book about food. Tell us about the concept. Steve: It’s about playing a fine line between reality and fiction, using the subject of window display food. Norbert: We have always been inspired by the craftsmanship of this uniquely Japanese culture. The idea to reproduce something natural or ‘real’ in the most detailed manner in order to use it as display is amazing both from a commercial and creative point of view. S: By placing the food in specific settings, it brings it to life, suggesting the food has some sort of relationship between a specific place or time. N: We wanted to find a way to build a project around this and find a way to shoot something ‘fake’ in the most natural way – hence putting the viewer into a position where they question what’s real and what isn’t...

You have both largely been involved in fashion and pop culture campaigns in the past. Why did you choose to focus on food? S: It started with our fascination of window display food as a subject of art. Recontextualising an aspect of life that everyone can relate to. Shooting food as still life is a basic form of photography. But making something average look surreal is a completely different approach.

There’s an element of humour in the images. Do you feel there is value in making a viewer/reader laugh when contemplating meaning in an image? S: In some of the images, yes. It was important to give character to each piece of food. Food has many facets… it can suggest a location and also be sensitive, luxurious, playful, dark. Each subject should be treated in a different way.

How did you choose the foods that you’ve featured? N: We tried to keep the culinary palette as international as possible.

What process do you go through when coming up with conceptual images such as these? S: It took over a year to research foods and locations. Starting with the selection of objects and locations, to testing them out. Most of the scenes were scripted with room to improvise later. We wanted the result to look effortless, believable.

What kind of reader do you think the book will appeal to? N: Hopefully across the board – people who love photo and art books but also people who would not necessarily engage with something conceptual.

BUY THE BOOK ‘Nearly Eternal’ is published by Chance Publishing, an imprint of Claire de Rouen Books, and is available from Colette in Paris, Dashwood Books in New York and Claire de Rouen Books in London. It will be available in Tokyo in 2016.

For more information about the creators visit: www.stevenakamura.com www.dayfornight.tv/schoerner