Culture
Do Japanese Art Swords Surrendered after WWII Constitute War Loot?
In recent times, there have been many cases of war loot being repatriated to the original owners, their […]
Travel
In Search of the Samurai Spirit of Fukushima: The Heroes of Aizu
Second of Three Parts Part 1: Samurai Spirit of Fukushima: The Shonentai Youth Corps of Nihonmatsu Castle [&hellip
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June at the Kabukiza Theatre: Performance Opens ‘New Kabuki’ Chapter
Kabuki and sumo are two of Japan’s greatest cultural arts that give foreigners a chance to experience the country’s [&
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A Visit to the Atelier | The Legacy of Kuniyoshi Through His Disciples
(Part 7 of a Series on the Art of Kuniyoshi) Kuniyoshi was blessed with many disciples who […]
Travel
Jimbocho — A Booklovers’ Haven in the Heart of Tokyo
Japan is famous, among many other things, for its exceptionally high literacy rate. Although Japan has not conducted l
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Samurai Spirit of Fukushima: The Shonentai Youth Corps of Nihonmatsu Castle
(First of 3 Parts) At the end of the Edo period (1600-1868), Japan was in turmoil. There had […]
Culture
Kawanabe Kyosai: Rebellious Portrayer of the Wonderful and the Weird
The Suntory Museum of Art in Tokyo is currently staging an exhibition of works by the artist Kawanabe […]
Culture
Wasted Food, Leftover Meals: Japan Has to Chase Off the ‘Demon of Setsubun’
“Every time Setsubun is observed, a band of ghosts would appear,” says Kesako Matsui, a Naoki Literary Prize-winning w
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Resurrection of ‘Ichikawa Danjuro’ Ignites Kabuki Fans
With over 400 years of history behind its art, kabuki’s most powerful and prestigious stage name, Ichikawa Danjuro, wi
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‘Tatara Watetsu’: Japanese Town Revives Traditional Steel Production
The revival of the tatara method of traditional steel production has begun! A new era in traditional Japanese [&hell
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Tokyo Mega Illumination: ‘Oi Racecourse’ Dazzles With Unusual Light Installation
I bet you won’t guess the shapes that the lights make at the Oi Racecourse this Christmas! In […]
Culture
A Visit to the Atelier | Kuniyoshi’s Political Satire and Playful Characters
(Part 6 of a Series on the Art of Kuniyoshi) Kuniyoshi was an artist who drew pictures […]