Special Reports
[Eternal Hokusai] Hokusai’s Sense of Design
Feature photo: Hokusai’s “Great Wave” in Camberwell, by Dominic Swords Part 2 of a series marking the artist’s 260th a
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INTERVIEW | Yuichiro Anzai: Why Japan Should Prioritize Closing Gaps in Educational Opportunities
The spread of coronavirus infections in Japan has highlighted strains in the education system cultivated by the nati
Culture
“Back in Harmony” The King’s Singers Bring A Live Concert Online for Fans All Over the World
One of the industries which has suffered the most impact in the global pandemic is undoubtedly that of music […
Culture
EDITORIAL | Teenage Superstar Sota Fujii’s Win Transcends the World of Shogi
Teenage shogi phenomenon Sota Fujii has won the 91st Kisei tournament, becoming the youngest player to date to [&hel
Politics & Security
Military Activities, Amelia Earhart’s Photo, and Other Lies About Japan in Kiribati
On June 23, the pro-China president of the Republic of Kiribati, Taneti Maamau, was re-elected. Maamau had suddenly
Culture
Two Adorable Japanese Puppies, One ‘Miracle Shot’
A photo of two San’in Shiba-inu dogs, a breed which is indigenous to the San’in region of Japan, […]
Culture
One Piece dolls from traditional crafts company Usaburo Kokeshi return for second series
Photo Credit: © PR Times, Inc. Hey One Piece fans! If you’re looking for something which stands out from your [&hellip
Politics & Security
‘Go To’ Tourism Campaign Off to a Bumpy Start with Tokyo’s Exclusion
In an unusually unrelenting rainy season in Japan, the “Go To” Travel Campaign seems to have been caught in the [&hellip
Culture
Blend of Old and New: Adapting to ‘Animal Crossing’ Helps Preserve Japanese Cultural Traditions
From the psychedelic Shibuya-like dreamscapes of the “Super Mario” universe, to the mystically redolent re-imaginings of
Culture
Shogi Champ Fujii Sota: A Prodigy Makes the Most of A.I. Technology
Japan’s 17-year-old shogi sensation Sota Fujii on July 16 became the youngest player ever to win any one of […]
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[Eternal Hokusai] The Enduring Appeal of the ‘Great Wave’
Feature Photo: Katsushika Hokusai, “Under the Wave off Kanagawa” from the series The Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji, c
Culture
‘Oishii Ukiyo-e’: Learning The Roots of Japanese Cuisine From Woodblock Prints
Photo Credit: Spring Rainbow, Utagawa Kuniyoshi, Private Collection It’s no secret that one thing Japan is famous fo