Culture & Society
From Texas to Tokyo: An Interview with Wes Anderson About His New Film, Isle of Dogs
He has an incomparable aesthetic vision and offbeat sense of humor. Many contend that American director Wes Anderson […]
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Diplomacy & Security
Andaman and Nicobar Islands: How the Seas Bring India and Southeast Asia Closer
Dr. Rupakjyoti Borah It is often said that “whoever is the Lord of Malacca has his hand […]
Special Reports
After Hawaii’s Kilauea Erupts, is Japan’s Mt. Fuji Next?
Shinji Ono Recently, spells of fierce eruptions with dramatic lava flows have been occurring on Kilauea volcano, […]
Diplomacy & Security
Trusting Kim and Trump is Like Believing the Impossible
Duncan Bartlett In the classic British children’s story Alice Through The Looking Glass, the Red Queen tells […]
Special Reports
Japan Seen as Model for Eldercare in Asia
Gustav Strandell I still remember my first research trip to a nursing home in Japan. It was […]
Special Reports
Protecting the Environment, Promoting Local Industries the Japanese High Schoolers’ Way
Shohei Nagatsuji How can young people help ensure a sustainable society for themselves and the future generations? […]
Culture & Society
‘Friendship in Peanuts’: Final Exhibition of Snoopy Museum in Roppongi Runs Until September 24
FRIENDSHIP IN PEANUTS, the final exhibition at the Snoopy Museum Tokyo, will run through September 24. The museum, […]
Culture & Society
Hans Christian Andersen Awardee Eiko Kadono: ‘I Live in the Present Progressive Form’
On March 26, children’s book author Eiko Kadono, 83, known for Kiki’s Delivery Service (Majo no Takkyubin) and […]
Culture & Society
Cannes Award-Winning Director Hirokazu Kore-eda: ‘I’ll Sleep with the Trophy, at Least Tonight’
After winning the Palme d’Or—the highest prize awarded—at the 71st Cannes Film Festival in France for his movie […]
Culture & Society
San’in Travels: Oki-no-Shima and the Exiled Swordsmith Emperor Gotoba
Part 1: Traveling the San’in: Orochi and the Mythical Origins of the Sword Part 2: Japanese Swords: ‘Tatara,’ […]
Economy
Business Magnate K.K. Modi Talks of India’s Competitiveness
Krishan Kumar Modi, Indian entrepreneur and director of Modi Enterprises, visited Japan recently and sat down with members […]
Culture & Society
Editorial: Probe Into Pirate Website Mangamura Should Include Advertisers, Viewers
The police began investigating the pirate website Mangamura on suspicion of violating the Copyright Act. Without permission, […]