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How Shin-Godzilla Satirizes Japan’s Bureaucracy
Why 2016’s Shin Godzilla appealed to so many in Japan – and why its criticism of bureaucratic red tape was largely lost on the West.
May 15, 2020
Why 2016’s Shin Godzilla appealed to so many in Japan – and why its criticism of bureaucratic red tape was largely lost on the West.
A look at Japan’s art and culture from prehistoric times to the present – from earthenware and calligraphy on up to manga and anime.
From beautiful bijinga to scandalous shunga, a history of the evolution of Ukiyo-e, and how it changed the world of Edo Period Japan.
Equal parts seriousness and absurdity, Matsumoto Toshio’s 1960 countercultural classic captures a tumultuous time in the history of modern Japan.
A poetry contest for women who love homoerotic male fiction generates a series of laugh-out-loud winners that can be appreciated by anyone.
They’re expensive, colorful, and have their own devoted fan following. Learn how Japan’s manhole covers have crossed over from utilitarian objects to objects of art.
How did Japan’s “parade of demons” get its start? Learn about the history behind the creatures who haunt some of Japan’s most popular games and anime.
How did a theatrical troupe with profoundly sexist and homophobic origins end up challenging gender stereotypes instead?
How a sculpture based on a Japanese horror legend became the mascot for a creepy Internet story – and how the artist reacted when he found out about it.
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