Shownotes
Alex Kerr is one of Japan's most famous authors, advocates, speakers and innovators when it comes to preserving the traditional Japanese aesthetic of houses and design in ways that are relevant, beautiful and appealing to modern guests. https://alexkerr.net/
In this talk, we discuss some parts of his books "Lost Japan" and "Dogs and Demons" which relate to problems with developing more sustainable tourism and community in Japan.
- 00:00 Welcome
- 01:00 Chiiori design highlights
- 06:00 Brightness Preference
- 09:50 Keep the Beams
- 10:20 Burying Wires
- 13:40 Unnecessary Roads
- 15:00 Mitarai Old Town
- 16:00 Relevance of Dogs & Demons
- 17:00 Positive Effect of Tourism
- 21:00 Japan's Modern Tragedy
- 22:10 Overtourism Issues
- 25:11 Not all sites open to all
- 28:00 Shirakawa RSVP system
- 28:40 Stonehenge carparks away
- 30:55 Car-free Ginza & Broadway
- 32:00 Zero-Dollars Tourism
- 34:20 Foreigner's Exotic Dream
- 37:00 Engine of Curiosity
- 39:00 Lack of Minka protection
- 41:20 Yamaura Project (Nagano)
- 43:00 Planning & Training
- 45:00 Sense of Minka style
- 46:00 Ojika island (Goto, Nagasaki)
- 48:00 Samurai House
- 49:05 Sunken Living Room
- 50:40 Tatami vs Bed
- 51:15 Fukui Doctor's House
- 52:30 Happo-En
- 53:00 Utazu (Kagawa)
- 54:40 Importance of Light
- 56:00 Privacy is Key
- 57:00 Building Code/Give & Take
- 59:00 Does it get easier?
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About the Seek-Sustainable-Japan Host, JJWalsh
JJWalsh is a Hiroshima-based sustainability-focused consultant & content creator who hosts the weekly "Seeking Sustainability LIVE in Japan" talkshow and podcast - interviews with "Good People doing Great Things to keep People-Planet-Profit in balance."
https://www.inboundambassador.com | https://www.SeekSustainableJapan.com
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Music by Hana Victoria
Music rights to "Won't you See" purchased for Seek Sustainable Japan 2022
Hana Victoria Short Bio
My name is Hana Victoria, and I am a Japanese-American singer songwriter who dreams of inspiring, encouraging and empowering others through my music. Every word, melody, and visual comes straight from my heart, and I hope they influence you in some positive way :)
