A sake cup processed by Takakuwa Seisakusho (left: cross section)

A sake cup processed by Takakuwa Seisakusho (left: cross section)

Takakuwa Seisakusho (Ota-ku, Tokyo, President: Eiji Takakuwa, 03-3731-4647) is engaged in spatula forming of various metals. The company is now producing titanium drinking cups for the general public using a new technology called "Hitohira-shibori," which is a more advanced version of spatula shibori. Hera-shibori is a three-dimensional processing technique in which a spatula is pressed against a metal plate while it is being rotated. The company's uniquely developed single-piece buckle makes it possible to form double-structured vessels from a single metal plate. Generally, double-layered metal vessels are made by welding. President Takakuwa says, "At first glance, it's hard to tell the difference between our products and others, but when we explain our technology, people often find value in it. (May 16, 2019, Takakuwa Works, Ota-ku, Tokyo; Credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images)

RITZY CINEMA, BRIXTON A view of the back of the Westar pro

RITZY CINEMA, BRIXTON A view of the back of the Westar pro

RITZY CINEMA, BRIXTON A view of the back of the Westar projector, Westrex 2003 soundhead, AEI Zenon lamphouse and Westrex Tower. The large square box to the left of the spools is the metal-plate rectifier supplying DC current to the Zenon bulb. The light coloured panel below the monitor speaker is the main sound amplifier with the circular volume control and the monitor speaker amplifier above. The machine on the far left is the projector for 16mm films, and the object on the far right is one arm of the rewinder, fixed to the bench the camera is resting on for the time exposure 1980s

Plate on Uzbek theater's wall notes Japanese POWs' building work

Plate on Uzbek theater's wall notes Japanese POWs' building work

A metal plate on the outer wall of the Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theater in Tashkent, pictured on Dec. 22, 2013, says the national theater of Uzbekistan was built by Japanese prisoners after the end of World War II. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo