U.S. film tells story of Japanese boat exposed to 1954 nuclear test
For many Americans, the story of the Japanese fishing crew that was exposed to a U.S. hydrogen bomb test in the Pacific Ocean 65 years ago may be a footnote in history easy to overlook. But Keith Reimink, a 40-year-old American documentary filmmaker, reacted differently ...
'Makuko': Love, life and that same old E.T. story
The "visitor from another planet" story is doable, even for an indie filmmaker with no budget. All you need are aliens who have assumed human forms, but don't quite get the whole humanity thing. Two recent examples are Kiyoshi Kurosawa's 2017 films "Foreboding" and ...
'Shinjuku Tiger': A story of one man and his mask
Spend enough time on the streets of Shinjuku, and you'll eventually spot a flamboyantly dressed figure in a tiger mask carrying fake flowers, stuffed animals and a boombox. This is Shinjuku Tiger, the subject of a documentary of the same name out this week. Tiger-san, ...
Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival offers a world of fascination
Held annually from 1990, save for 2007 when its host town was facing financial difficulties, the Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival has become a little corner of Hokkaido where for four days in March the cinematically weird and wonderful can flourish. I had long wanted ...
Japanese guitarist channels spirit of Led Zeppelin legend Jimmy Page
'Ramen Shop': Finding your family through food
Seeking out Japanese movies at a film festival in Bangalore
Actress Junko Abe breaks into the world of international films
'Running Again': Solving problems with a good run
'Siblings of the Cape': Uncomfortable, yet compelling
Passionate fandom has become the domain of pop music. Or, at least, that's the image that has developed globally over the past decade, as intense groups of diverse people throw their support behind a wide range of mainstream acts, from Beyonce to BTS. Rock, ...
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
Yusuke Ogawa: The man in Japan giving jazz fans their rare record fix
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
Warner Bros. chief Kevin Tsujihara ousted over relationship with actress
Warner Bros. Chief Executive Officer Kevin Tsujihara is leaving the studio over allegations that he had a sexual relationship with an actress he helped promote, adding to the number of Hollywood moguls toppled by scandal. Tsujihara brings fresh upheaval to a business acquired by AT&T ...
Stephen Colbert postpones visit to New Zealand after mosque attack
Jerry Lee Lewis, 83, cancels shows, is recovering from stroke
South Korean president calls for investigation into K-Pop's sex scandal
'The Unmaking of an American': One thread in a lifetime of cultural exploration
Roger Pulvers' latest memoir, "The Unmaking of an American," takes readers on an engaging and occasionally revelatory tour of Japan and Pulvers' own family history.
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
William I. Elliott's lifetime passion for Japanese poetry
Kenkichi Yamamoto's 'The Singing Heart': A window into modern Japanese poetry
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
