world reviewer
Zhern Majoe
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- Member since
- 26th June 2008
Zhern can't resist checking out what's around the next corner. This served him well when he lost his way in a deserted maze, aged 7 (and again, aged 21). He spent two years living in the neon heart of Tokyo, and has also travelled widely in Europe and America.
Currently based in England, Zhern is a writer and editor. He is working with the 'big city, small footprints' team to produce a guide to sustainable living in London.
big city, small footprints - the London guide to a sustainable life
Zhern Majoe's activity
- 30 Jul 2008
Zhern Majoe reviewed Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy
At the heart of Venice lies the Piazza San Marco. At times over its history, dating back to the 9th century, Venice’s only piazza has been the political, religious and artistic centre of the city. Three landmarks dominate the square: St Mark’s Basilica, …"
Zhern Majoe reviewed Shomben Yokocho in Tokyo, Japan
"Since the 1950s Tokyo, indeed Japan as a whole, has often pursued a policy of rapid and large-scale modernisation. Outsiders may lament what has been lost, but perhaps constant renewal and rebuilding are ingrained into a culture whose religion tears down…"
Zhern Majoe reviewed Kabuki-chō in Tokyo, Japan
In the aftermath of the war, a visionary Japanese businessmen had dreams of creating a theatre and entertainment district that would be envied everywhere. In a sense, he succeeded - but not in the field of Kabuki for which this Shinjuku neighbourhood is …"
- 14 Jul 2008
Zhern Majoe reviewed Try the art of Japanese Calligraphy in Tokyo, Japan
Shodō - Japanese calligraphy, literally the ‘way of writing’ - has been described as “controlled explosions on paper”. It is a sophisticated and beautiful art. Kanji, the Chinese characters drawn, combine sound and meaning with vi…"
Zhern Majoe reviewed Learn to prepare seafood at Billingsgate in London, United Kingdom
These days, many people lack the skills to prepare a whole fish or lobster. However, there is something deeply satisfying about creating a meal from scratch - not to mention the health benefits and reassurance of knowing what the ingredients started out …"
- 02 Jul 2008
Zhern Majoe reviewed Okonomiyaki at Lemon-ya in Tokyo, Japan
In central Tokyo, nestled under the railway tracks that run along a slow, cherry tree lined stretch of the Kanda river sits the unassuming Lemon-ya Okonomiyaki restaurant. At night red-lanterns illuminate the queues outside and patient diners breathe dee…"
