ENTERTAINMENT
What Miura Kentaro – and Berserk – Mean to Me
In May, 2021, manga legend Miura Kentaro passed away, leaving his opus Berserk unfinished. Our author discusses the true genius behind his…
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Anime From the Left – and From the (Far, Far) Right
Anime may be entertainment, first and foremost. But art is almost always political. Anime is no exception.
ENTERTAINMENT
Minna Kikeru: The New Home of Japan’s Independent Music Labels
How a new music movement born in the midst of the pandemic brings a fresh DIY spirit to Japan's music scene.
JAPANESE LANGUAGE
How to Translate a Haiku into English
Translator Eric Margolis covers the major points involved in translating haiku into English well, providing a step by step example.
ENTERTAINMENT
Japanese Environmental Music and The Creation of Space
Learn about the origins of a musical genre that can soothe the soul - and discover some of the trendsetting Japanese artists…
ENTERTAINMENT
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…
HISTORY
A Japanese Art and Culture History Timeline
A look at Japan's art and culture from prehistoric times to the present - from earthenware and calligraphy on up to manga…
CULTURE
Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple: Where Spirituality Meets Art
Before you visit the enchanting Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple, learn how the temple turned its own misfortune into a place of peace, spirituality,…