Tohoku is a region consisting of six prefectures located in the northeastern part of Honshu, Japan. The Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011 caused tremendous damage in the area. The magnitude 9 earthquake was the strongest in the history of observation around Japan, and the area along the Pacific coast called "Sanriku" was devastated by the tsunami that swept the entire city. However, shortly after this tragedy, jazz kissas were reopened in various parts of Tohoku. This special program tells the story of the jazz kissas in Tohoku that are reviving after this disaster.
Jazz Time Johnny Rikuzentakata, Rikuzentakata 14 pages
Cover story: A report on the history and current status of Jazzkissa “Johnny,” the only temporary store in Japan that was established immediately after the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Vanguard Kesennuma, Miyagi 10 pages
One of the oldest jazz kissa in Tohoku, founded in 1967. Although it was flooded by the tsunami, it resumed operations in October 2011 thanks to hard restoration work. After that, the future of the cafe was threatened by the death of the owner and the master, but In October 2017, two regular customers became new masters and revived the café.
Cafe Koropokur Kurihara, Miyagi 10 pages
Was opened in 2017 by a couple who emigrated from Tokyo. JBL's best model DD67000 and other super dreadnought digital audio sounds and the scenic view of Izunuma, famous for the arrival of migratory birds, made it a popular business. A long-awaited jazz life that began after the retirement of an office worker and leaving the country where he was used to living.
Coffee & Meeting PABLO Natori,Miyagi 10Pages
Two young creatives breathed new life into the Jazzkissa, which had lost its master in the earthquake and whose existence was threatened. They transformed it into a modern Jazzkissa, without losing respect for the good old things.
Editing and production: JAZZ CITY
Publisher: JAZZ CITY
Published on: December 21, 2020
ISBN: 984-4-9910492-3-1 C0073
Appearance: Modified A4 size （W210mm×H278mm) saddle stitched Number of colors / Full color
Cover / matt coated paper 180 kg, PP processing
Body / matt coated paper 90 kg
Total number of pages: 56 pages
