"The story deals with problems that every country and every person might be involved in, such as human rights, racial discrimination and responsibility for war", says...
“After corona, we have entered a period where the role of architecture must consider how the place and humans can be connected.” (Architect Kengo Kuma)
From swordmaking to modern knives, Japanese pottery, wooden chests, paper making, and more — learn from Japanese artisans themselves.
A decade and five films later, the wandering swordsman’s tale is coming to an end as he faces the ghosts of his past and his most...
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The fans could finally see the end of Evangelion, and the satisfaction was worth waiting for 8 years. Here’s why.
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Japanese corporations should avoid advertising in the WaPo. The large fraction of its readers with hostile attitudes toward Japan and the Japanese is not likely to...
“I want to work as hard as I can so that as many people as possible know about this history” says 17-year old Aoi Mashimo, who...
Eiko Kadono promises teenage actors Neo Inoue and Yuto Nasu will “Create magic that blows away evil spirits”in a musical that is full of energy,”as they...
Two junior high school students spend their spring break discovering the treasures of nearby Tokyo: their favorite pop culture, updated traditional sweets and special places with...
Tokyo’s river system extends from Tokyo Bay reaching inwards towards the core of the city. The eastern part of the city in particular is rife with...