Style Koriyama special interview in English. “How do you like FUKUSHIMA?” We’re asking people from around the world about their experiences in Fukushima in this relay-style interview series. This time, we spoke with Jean-Pascal Noirault, owner of J.P.M., a French wine direct import business based in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. He shared what first brought […]
Style Koriyama special interview in English. “How do you like FUKUSHIMA?” We’re asking people from around the world about their experiences in Fukushima in this relay-style interview series. This time, we spoke with Dr. Sanjay Pareek, a Professor of Engineering at Nihon University, who teaches building materials and structures at the College of Engineering. He […]
The music history of Koriyama, Fukushima Why Is it called ‘‘The City of Music’’? ~Showa era~ Vol.1 “Gakuto-kun” is the mascot of Koriyama, Fukushima, a city where music thrives in every school. Students consistently win awards in chorus and ensemble competitions and frequently take part in national contests. In 2008, Koriyama was officially declared a […]
The music history of Koriyama, Fukushima Why Is it called ‘‘The City of Music’’? ~Showa era~ Vol.2 It all began from here…the legendary rock festival! 【ONE STEP FESTIVAL】 What is the One Step Festival? The rock festival was held from August 4–5 and 8–10, 1974, at the General Athletics Stadium in Kaiseizan Park, Koriyama […]
We asked Maari how to deal with stress. Maari is a yoga instructor and entertainer born in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture. In addition to her work in wellness, she has appeared in numerous television dramas and commercials. While training to become a yoga instructor, Maari discovered Nonviolent Communication (NVC). She says that putting what she learned […]
The 58th “Miss Uneme” Contestants Announced The six contestants for the 58th “Miss Uneme” competition (2022) have officially been selected. These six representatives will participate in the Uneme Odori Nagashi, one of Koriyama’s most iconic summer events. Through this traditional dance festival, they will help bring energy and excitement to the city. In addition, they […]
Style Koriyama special interview in English. “How do you like FUKUSHIMA?” What Do Foreign Residents Think About Fukushima? In this relay-style interview series, we speak with people from overseas who are living and working in Fukushima Prefecture. Through their experiences, we explore what they have discovered, felt, and come to appreciate about Fukushima. Each interview […]
Story Told by Locked-Up Survivor, Nasubi, From Super Long Online Interview Presented by Style KORIYAMA When many Japanese people hear the name “Nasubi,” they immediately think of the unforgettable segment Denpa Shonen-teki Kensho Seikatsu from a popular reality show. Enduring months alone in a small apartment, forbidden to leave, he brought laughter to audiences while […]
Style Koriyama January Issue 2019 We had an interview about “The Condition of Shelter Cats” in Koriyama. February 22nd is the Cat’s Day in Japan since “two” in Japanese sounds “ni”, similar to cat’s meow in Japannese, “nyan”. Cat lovers cannot help but get excited over various cat’s events all over in Japan, and many […]
February 2019 Style Koriyama coverage 【Featuring the Coming of Age Ceremony, Interview with New Adults】 Celebration! 2019 Coming of Age Ceremony (Seijinshiki) in Big Palette Photo collection of new adults!! On Sunday, January 13, 2019, Koriyama city’s Coming of Age Ceremony was held at Big Palette. Wearing their best clothes, new adults were delighted to […]