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A daughter reclaims her mother’s heritage in ‘Speak, Okinawa’
by Kris Kosaka
Elizabeth Miki Brina’s memoir reveals how country and culture are connected to identity by weaving her narrative with the history of Okinawa.
A daughter reclaims her mother’s heritage in ‘Speak, Okinawa’
Elizabeth Miki Brina’s memoir reveals how country and culture are connected to identity by weaving her narrative with the history of Okinawa.
Dive into rural Japanese life and get comfortable working with your hands
Part memoir, travelogue, ethnography and cookbook, “Water, Wood, and Wild Things” explores the intricate connections of new and old in a town in balance.
Stephen Snyder: Distilling the essence of a literary work
In recent years, Japanese literature has earned a reputation abroad for its edgy, socially-conscious fiction, which translator Stephen Snyder, 63, has had a hand in encouraging. Snyder has translated titles like “Coin Locker Babies” by Ryu Murakami, “Out” by Natsuo Kirino and last year’s ...
'Under the Open Sky' depicts what lies between good and evil
Director Miwa Nishikawa’s latest film stars Koji Yakusho as a hardened ex-con trying to restart his life after spending 13 years behind bars.
‘The Murders of Oiso’: A whodunnit in search of a crime
‘First Love’: Sensitive topic gets the mainstream treatment
‘Under the Open Sky’: Harsh realities about ex-cons hit home
‘In Those Days’: Say hello to the fanboy life of days gone by
‘The Cinderella Addiction’: Can stepmothers get their happily ever after?
‘Suicide Forest Village’: Little box of horrors goes over the top
Anime composer Hiroyuki Sawano’s soundtracks stream worldwide for the first time
The composer's extensive discography includes soundtracks for anime such as “Blue Exorcist,” “Kill la Kill” and “Promare.”
What does 2021 have in store for J-pop?
Miyavi meets the reality of the moment
Sibling duo Lastlings finds its musical muse in Japan
Remaining Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are still making music
Country flags reimagined as samurai ahead of the Olympics
World Flags, a Tokyo-based project, transforms flags into anime characters to familiarize people with other nations and their cultures.
Art project encourages evacuees of disaster-hit Fukushima town
Captured history: A collection of milestones in early images of Japan
Issey Miyake and New Balance tie-ups take textiles to the next level
Fighting coronavirus in luxurious style with ¥1 million masks
A festival of new Asian art, seeking a direction
Art or vandalism? Japan tries to find the right balance with street graffiti.
'Yabuhara Kengyo' shows audiences that justice isn't always blind
Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ennosuke IV takes on the role of Suginoichi, the cunning antihero of Hisashi Inoue's play about social oppression.
Secrets of the Oslo Accords come to light on stage
Kyoto Experiment marks a new era
Expect revivals and VR from the stage as theater continues to deal with the coronavirus
Composer Dai Fujikura's new opera tackles fear and uncertainty
‘Knife’ critiques human nature through mime and dance
Contemporary performing arts festival stays open to new possibilities despite COVID-19
The film, which has amassed ¥32.47 billion since its Oct. 16 opening, surpassed the earnings of Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away."
Celebrities turn to podcasts to hang on to fans during pandemic
'Demon Slayer' close to surpassing 'Spirited Away' as Japan's top-grossing film
Naomi Osaka inspires own manga character
Chang-rae Lee's 'My Year Abroad' is about taking the plunge, even when it scares you
The Korean American author has always addressed the issue of race in his writing, but he explores the subject differently in his sixth novel.
Literary manga ‘The Man Without Talent’ speaks volumes in hermetic angst
‘The Investigation’: With poetry, hope prevails within prison walls
'An I-Novel': A tale of life abroad blurs the lines of truth and fiction
'Sakamoto Ryoma and the Meiji Restoration' creates the man anew
‘Indian Migrants in Tokyo’ sheds light on an overlooked community
Poetry and translation are intertwined for Sawako Nakayasu
Miniseries 'HodoBuzz' delves into the dark side of Japan's media industry
The series created by Derrrrruq!!!, a team based in New York, calls out sexism, harassment and other issues that are prevalent in the Japanese workplace.
Disney+ passes 73 million subscribers as streaming takes center stage
‘24 Japan’ turns back the clock with remake of U.S. series
Actress Son Ye-jin is overwhelmed by Japanese interest in 'Crash Landing on You'
Summer 2020’s roster of new anime TV shows is short but sweet
Get chills and thrills with binge-worthy miniseries on streaming
Hana Kimura's legacy is one of inclusion and acceptance