The combination of rusty textile and flowers looks beautiful. The beauty of decaying and the beauty of blooming must be exact opposite, clear contrast. But it is nice somehow. (Text and broken translation by Suzu)
Nipponscape is a new web magazine founded by a former editor and a former designer from legendary PingMag MAKE. (*PingMag started out as a project by IMG SRC in 2005.) We walk the country, visiting people who are devoting themselves to making and doing things. Together with our team of wonderful and highly skilled friends, we bring the remarkable stories behind Japan’s makers and doers to the world. If you look out over the landscape of Japan, the “Nipponscape,” there’s sure to be something that resonates with you. We believe in the power of raw voices and real people. Join us in listening to their stories!
Series
Sheet Metal and Socialites: Episode 08
one for all, all for all
Even before the company went bankrupt, Mr. Sugano had always made things for himself with his free time out of leftover materials. He was satisfied with his workmanship, and satisfied with the finished product. At any rate, he was the only end-user, so it wasn’t hard to make something that [...]