An impeccable new biography of Richard Sorge, one of Russia's master spies
Soviet spy Richard Sorge's story remains largely unknown to the Western world, but that's about to change with the publication of a remarkable new biography, "An Impeccable Spy: Richard Sorge, Stalin's Master Agent," by Owen Matthews.
Spoon-bending psychic Uri Geller urges mass-telepathy against Brexit
Spoon-bending psychic Uri Geller wants to bend British Prime Minister Theresa May's will against Brexit using mass-telepathy. From his home in Israel, Geller — who is also a British citizen and a former resident of May's Maidenhead constituency — wrote an open letter to the ...
William Gibson's 'Idoru': Tokyo sci-fi becomes full-blown reality
Satirical yet eerily plausible, William Gibson's "Idoru" is a complex sci-fi novel set in post-quake Tokyo that addresses the often negative impacts technology has on our lives.
A new lease of life for Macoto Tezka's cult classic 'The Legend of the Stardust Brothers'
Like so many authors of cult movies, Macoto Tezka didn't set out to make a commercial bomb. His debut feature, "The Legend of the Stardust Brothers" ("Hoshikuzu Kyodai no Densetsu"), was widely lambasted upon its release in 1985, but over the years it has ...
U.S. film tells story of Japanese boat exposed to 1954 nuclear test
'Makuko': Love, life and that same old E.T. story
'Shinjuku Tiger': A story of one man and his mask
Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival offers a world of fascination
Japanese guitarist channels spirit of Led Zeppelin legend Jimmy Page
'Ramen Shop': Finding your family through food
Tower Records goes all in on the vinyl trend with its new store, Tower Vinyl
Last year proved to be a pivotal one for streaming music in Japan. According to a report by the Recording Industry Association of Japan, 2018 saw plays via platforms such as YouTube, Apple Music and Spotify overtake digital downloads. This would be a great piece ...
The classical vision of Masahide Kajimoto, the 'eccentric' president
Aaamyyy whips up a synth-heavy soundscape for the year 2615
Haruomi Hosono reworks a modern classic with 'Hochono House'
The man bringing classical music to millions through La Folle Journee returns to Tokyo
Gang of Four's fluctuating degrees of animosity, 40 years on
Le Corbusier: Foundations of an architect
The National Museum of Western Art's survey of Le Corbusier is a revealing origins story that suggests his architectural creative vision may have had its roots in painting.
'Joseph Cornell: Collage & Montage'
'The Treasures and the Tradition of "Lale" in the Ottoman Empire'
'This is Our Collection + Yinka Shonibare CBE: Flower Power'
Takashi Murakami: The face of Japanese contemporary art abroad, underappreciated at home
Bizen: Pottery that rose from the ashes
Transforming the traditional world of kabuki with Kinoshita-Kabuki
For many people, the mention of kabuki brings to mind images of exaggerated makeup on actors' white-painted faces, beautiful kimono costumes and colorful sets with dramatic backdrops. Then there are the distinctive standardized movements; classic poses (mie) expressing certain emotions; the precisely choreographed fights and ...
Creating opportunities for 'inclusive dance' with Stopgap Dance Company
Hikaru Uzawa blends old and new to add vitality to the world of noh
'Kinkakuji': Staging a Japanese classic with a German twist
The actors hoping to save Kyoto University's Yoshida Dormitory
The 'King' returns and theaters look to Russia for 2019
'Crime and Punishment': The crime you'll be glad you were a witness to
K-pop star Jung Joon-young arrested for filming and sharing sex videos
K-pop star Jung Joon-young has been arrested, hours after he apologized for filming and distributing illicit sex videos, in a scandal that has rocked South Korea's entertainment industry. The singer-songwriter last week admitted to filming himself having sex and sharing the footage without his partners' ...
Stephen Colbert postpones visit to New Zealand after mosque attack
Jerry Lee Lewis, 83, cancels shows, is recovering from stroke
Warner Bros. chief Kevin Tsujihara ousted over relationship with actress
South Korean president calls for investigation into K-Pop's sex scandal
Yusuke Kimura's 'Sacred Cesium Ground and Isa's Deluge': Tohoku refuses to be silenced
In Yusuke Kimura's two novellas, "Sacred Cesium Ground" and "Isa's Deluge," the aftermath of the 3/11 disaster plays out across two stories exploring the post-disaster relationships between humans and animals.
Haruki Murakami: Writing in a parallel universe, connecting with a global readership
'The Unmaking of an American': One thread in a lifetime of cultural exploration
Yoko Tawada: Wondrously strange subject matter from a fantastical imagination
'My Brother's Husband': Young adult literature from Japan attracts a new global audience
'Japan in the World': A comprehensive analysis of Japan's international image
Kafu Nagai's 'Geisha in Rivalry' abounds with scheming, manipulation and, yes, sex
Japan's Netflix contender bets on youth-driven viral hits
On a Friday night at a downtown Tokyo television studio, 12 teen models with cutesy nicknames like "Ayamin" and "Kyokyo" are waiting nervously to find out who has won coveted spots on the cover of Popteen magazine, a Japanese fashion bible. The girls, sporting a ...
Life after 'The Bachelor Japan': The one who got away
Hit Netflix reboot 'Queer Eye' setting its sights on Japan in new episodes
Anime Feminist: Tackling anime's gender bias
Marie Kondo's new TV series cleans up
TV in 2018: Progressive voices and the enduring charm of ‘Terrace House’
Anime in 2018 saw serious cash but no surprise hits
