CULTURE
Japan’s “Mermaid Mummy” Finally Identified via New Research
A team of researchers set out to discover the true identity of a "mermaid mummy" enshrined in a Japanese temple. The result?
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CULTURE
CULTURE
Sapporo Snow Festival: What to See, How to Enjoy
Sapporo's iconic snow festival is back! Some background on its history, what to expect, and how to make the most of your…
ADVERTORIAL
Explore Japanese Minimalism with Setsugekka
Taking its name from a poem dedicated to the world of natural beauty, Setsugekka is a new select shop focusing on Japanese…
WOMEN
Right-Wing Party’s Comfort Women Exhibit Sparks Outrage
A grotesque "art exhibit" by a staunchly anti-Korean right-wing Japanese party has led to a harsh backlash in the country.
BOOK REVIEWS
“Of Arcs and Circles” Contemplates Gardens, Nature, and Life Itself
"When people no longer need things, or if they hate them, they destroy them... If people love things however, they care for…
HISTORY
Queer Echoes: Koike Chikyoku, Unlikely Warrior Artist
The story of a little-know artist-turned-warrior during the waning days of the samurai -- and who just might have been a queer…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Appreciating the Moon in Japan, Land of the Rising Sun
Although Japan is the land of the rising sun, with its indigenous religion centering around the sun goddess, we cannot overlook the…
ENTERTAINMENT
Explore Japanese Art in an Online, 3D Virtual Space
This virtual space allows a visitor to freely explore the museum, strolling from striking paintings to gorgeous prints.