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Is ‘Animé-fication’ the Way to Go in Preserving Traditional Japanese Arts?
I took part in an event titled “The Charm of Nihon Buyō” (or, traditional Japanese dance) on February 14. […]
Culture
Expanding Kabuki Audiences with ‘Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind’ the Movie
The curtain has closed on the one-month performance of the big hit kabuki adaptation of Nausicaä of the Valley of [&hell
Culture
Kabuki’s Ichikawa Ebizo Brings Star Wars Back to Its Japanese Roots
Performed by all-male actors wearing vibrant makeup and elaborate costumes, kabuki is celebrated as one of the oldest
Economy & Tech
4 Things to Look for at Tokyo Comic Con 2019
Fans of technology, manga, animé, and pop culture, do I have news for you: it’s Comic Con time. […]
Culture
Japan Breaks Into World Theater with Original 2.5-Dimensional Musicals Based on Manga and Animé
The 2.5-dimensional musicals that originated from Japan, featuring famous television actors, are helping to push a rem
Culture
Epic Akira Art Exhibition At New Shibuya Parco Features Art, Apparel and Original Goods
If you’ve visited Shibuya in the past two years, chances are you’ve seen collage artist Kosuke Kawamura’s “AD 2019” plas
Culture
Fans Will Be On Cloud Nine at This Wonderful “Weathering with You” Cafe
Source: © PR Times, Inc More than two months since its July 19th release, Makoto Shinkai’s hit film “Weathering with You
Culture
PHOTOS | Anthropomorphic Sonic the Hedgehog and Other Visual Treats at TGS 2019 Cosplay
By Galileo Ferrari in Makuhari Messe, Chiba Flaunting furry pointed ears, athletic bloomers, long blue hair with red
Culture
Manga, Animé Big Guns Grace ‘50 Years of Go Nagai’ Exhibit Opening in Tokyo
What fan of manga artist Go Nagai would want to miss a look-back on half-a-century of the famed […]
Culture
Kyoto Animation Announces Its Official Bank Account to Accept Donations
In the days after the tragic arson-homicide incident on July 18th which claimed 34 lives, injured 34 and destroyed Kyo
Culture
New Film by ‘Your Name’ Director Makoto Shinkai to Open July 19
On July 7, anime aficionados were greeted by a welcome news. Makoto Shinkai announced on Twitter that the film [&helli
Culture
Japanese Artists Transform Countries And Their Flags Into Anime Style Warriors For The Olympics
Photo Source: World Flags In the past, we’ve seen talented artists turn fast food chains and even unique Japanese Kit