Spectator vol.28 / Wild Lessons

No matter when or how many times I read it, it only deepens my understanding. Founded in 1999, Spectator is a culture magazine published three times a year by Editorial Department. It delves into one theme in detail.

Special feature: "Lessons in the Wild"

■ Dream of a self-sufficient life
Manga by Haruki Izumi

■ The Hunter's World
An interview with Shinya Senmatsu, author of "I Became a Hunter"
Interview and composition: Toshimitsu Aono and Yuichi Akada
Illustration by Tomoki Kurokawa

■ An exploration of the handcrafted town of Fujino
Text by Yuichi Akada Photos by Kazuma Ito

■ In search of lost "nature"
An interview with Junko Uchizawa, author of "Kaigui" and "Kai no Iyui"
Interview and text by Keiichi Kanda
Photo courtesy of Junko Uchizawa

■ New creativity called "decentralization"
Mark Frauenfelder (journalist, editor-in-chief of Make:)
Interview and text by Momo Nonaka

■ Lazy Natural Farming Experience
Text by Tsurumi Tadashi
Illustration by Natsuki Fujiwara

■ Thinking about what true outdoor life is
Text by Kazuhiro Ashizawa
Illustration by Nobuhiko Yabuki

■ "Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow" of Hiking in Japan
Interview with Tomoya Tsuchiya from Hikers Depot
Text and photos by Masaaki Mita

■ There was a genius editor named Tera
Text and composition: Yuichi Akada

- Published by Editorial Department Ltd.
- Release date: August 31, 2013
- Page 173