Neko Sasagawa

Writer, Editor

Editor and creator of the future through words. Former associate editor of Huffington Post Japan. Became independent after working for a publishing company and overseas news media. Assists in communications for corporates and various projects. Born in Gifu, loves cats.

CRAFTS

“For me, tea and broth are the same.” After INUA and Sea Vegetable, Chef Shui Ishizaka Explores New Culinary and Beverage Experiences

Chef Shigenobu Ohtani Captivates Worldwide Food Enthusiasts with “Impromptu” Cuisine. A Culinary Session that Blends Flavor, History, Culture, and the Essence of the Moment

Three drinks to express “Drink the river and mountain” The creations of a herbalist, sommelier, tea master and bartender. A report on DIG THE TEA’s event on experimental drinks

Creating a drink under the theme of “Drink the river and mountain” DIG THE TEA’s event for exploring Local x Botanical and the future of luxury drinks

At the forefront of the sober curious movement: How the founder of NYC’s first alcohol-free bar is expanding the options and culture of ‘not drinking’

At the forefront of the sober curious movement: Why so many people want to spend their nights at NYC’s first alcohol-free bar, “Listen Bar”

Direct trade of coffee beans by the jute bag TYPICA, a new platform for the global coffee market based on new aspirations and kindness

Why Drinking Loses its Appeal to Gen Z: The Forefront of Alcohol-Free Movement Shaped by the Cultural Shift towards Sober Curious | Ruby Warrington

The True Meaning of ‘Sober Curious’: What its Founder Discovered in the Quest for Sobriety | Ruby Warrington

The Japanese tea ceremony is installation art that combines physics, chemistry, knowledge and culture. Tea Master and Engineer Toru Ota

The playful side of Japanese tea ceremonies Head of “Ossu Syugeibu” expresses shikohin and its experiences

Have dating apps turned love and relationships into a matter of preference?Philosopher Koichiro Kokubun discusses shikohin with college students

Everybody has small addictions Philosopher Koichiro Kokubun discusses shikohin with youth

“I don’t like discussing shikohin too seriously” Takeshi Yoro questions the modern day emphasis put on individual preferences

Tapping into the US market with premium tea from Jeju Island. An interview with Michael Ham

How do we face our unquenchable desires? Researcher of Hōjōki shares the value of “doing nothing”(Part 2 of 2)

Crafting an alcohol-free wine tasting experience. An interview with Sharyn Johnston

Self-love and why American Gen Z are choosing not to drink