Japan Society presents the artist’s expanding vision in “To perform a line,” an exhibition of her works, on in New York from April 29–July 10, 2022.
Whales were resources that swam slowly through the sea. Once brought up onto land, their massive bodies were divided and used until there was nothing left.
Since the 1700’s, local fisherman have built their wooden, thatched-roof homes right on the water.
A Sansai safari with a knowledgeable guide in the forests of Nagano reveals a secret side of Japan, overflowing with abundant water and delicious natural food.
Ishihara loved unlikely adventures, but there was more to it than that. He was fascinated by the supernatural and inexplicable, and even flying saucers.
As one publishing affiliate states, “There are many who appreciate the unique quirkiness and humor of Japanese women writers.”
Traditional Japanese daruma dolls seek good luck and success. These daruma, made in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, pray for peace dressed in the colors of Ukraine.
After nearly 10 years of work, French director Yves Montmayeur talks with affection of Kitano, saying: “he is completely unpredictable.”
Filmed in Okinawa, “Miracle City Koza” miraculously made its way to the screen on the reversion anniversary after being postponed three times.
"I came to appreciate his willingness to rethink his own position if he concluded he had been in the wrong, and to try to make amends”ー...
Watching an artist's work pirated in a movie theater, one manga artist was motivated to pursue the protection of movie culture in his next manga series.
The shrine is home to thousands upon thousands of dolls. In particular, the majority are traditional Japanese ‘ningyō’: humanoid dolls depicting children or women.