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Nanako Sato brings back the groove of a bygone era
by Patrick St. Michel
The singer-songwriter's latest release, “Radio Moon and Roses 1979Hz,” captures the creative freedom of 1970s Japan.
Nanako Sato brings back the groove of a bygone era
The singer-songwriter's latest release, “Radio Moon and Roses 1979Hz,” captures the creative freedom of 1970s Japan.
‘Sabakan’: A whimsical throwback to the halcyon days of childhood
Director Tomoki Kanazawa revisits his own boyhood growing up in Nagasaki Prefecture with a light and sentimental drama about two youngsters finding friendship during a summer road trip.
‘It's All My Fault’: Who's to blame for strained familial relationships?
Although Yusaku Matsumoto’s drama doesn’t have much of a plot, Joe Odagiri is effortlessly likeable as a friendly homeless man who takes a young boy under his wing.
Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo to assume esteemed family stage name of Danjuro
The stage name was established in the latter part of the 17th century, and is considered the most prestigious of the Kabuki stage names.
Author of manga 'Yu-Gi-Oh!' Kazuki Takahashi found dead in Okinawa
Net-zero Picasso: Museums rethink art shows to cut climate impact
Japanese-owned Stradivarius violin sells for $15 million at auction
Brutal class satire 'Triangle of Sadness' wins Cannes Palme d'Or
Latest chapter of Agent Orange film series unmasks Vietnam's hidden pain
Masako Sakata's "Long Time Passing," to be released later this month in Tokyo, highlights how the interests of government are put ahead of humanity in times of war.
'Bullet Train' star Hiroyuki Sanada lays down his sword for Shohei Ohtani and 10,000 steps
‘Tang’: The future is bright, bland and low on surprises
'Let Me Hear It Barefoot': Charming love story spins its wheels
‘Torao’: A striking foray into true crime
A cinematic plea for peace in Ukraine
‘Yokaipedia’: Fantasy flick takes a page out of ‘Harry Potter’
Expect a spectacle at this year's Summer Sonic
The summer music festival held concurrently in Tokyo and Osaka will roll out a roster loaded with overseas acts and a strong showing of rock and K-pop.
Perfume looks to the future with kindness
Olivia Newton-John, sweet-voiced pop singer and ‘Grease’ star, dies at 73
Fuji Rock's musical acts look to make a bigger splash with livestreams
Fuji Rock offers escapism once again
Backstage at Fuji Rock with Night Tempo
Fuji Rock Festival eyes a return to form
'Just Enough' offers ideas for a modern crisis
Azby Brown's comprehensive survey of Japan during the Edo Period serves up lessons that could aid in efforts to promote sustainability as the climate crisis grows more dire.
A new life is born from a lie in Emi Yagi's 'Diary of a Void'
‘Mika in Real Life’: Emiko Jean tackles parenthood, love and self-acceptance
'Trinity, Trinity, Trinity': A commendable exploration of nuclear power
'Daring to Struggle': A nation's pursuit of the 'China dream'
The 'private rebellion' of Hong Kong's poets
Female writers win top Japan book awards after dominating shortlists
So you want to be a stand-up comedian?
Learn the tricks of the trade at Tokyo Comedy Bar, the capital's new stand-up comedy venue.
‘Princes can be Asian, too’: A dancer breaks barriers in ballet
Drama and exhibition portray the struggles and successes of Japanese women who moved to the U.K.
'My Neighbor Totoro' to be adapted into stage play in Britain
'Blood Brothers' tells a tangled tale of nature versus nurture
Yuriko, keeper of Martha Graham’s flame, is dead at 102
Theater Commons Tokyo rethinks the 'voices' of performing arts in the COVID era
‘Love’ exposes taboos and absurdity of social conventions
Photographer Hideka Tonomura's explores her interpretation of 'the essence of love and life' in a trio of projects that defies personal boundaries and societal limitations.
Shin-hanga and one man's vision to rejuvenate ukiyo-e traditions
Artizon Museum's Jam Session puts photography into perspective
Contemporary art to the metaverse: Takashi Murakami's poppy trip
Andy Warhol 'Marilyn' sells for $195 million, most ever for U.S. artist
Kyotographie's 10th edition spotlights female artists in Japan
A musical match made in heaven … or was it Harajuku?
Fiddling Leona and JP Mathes teach the art of the deal on the Netflix series "Swap Shop," a reality TV show that sees them antique hunting in Tennessee.
Surprise Netflix hit 'Old Enough!' proves Japanese TV is good enough for overseas
'Tokyo Vice' steps into the capital's criminal underworld
'Pachinko': K-Drama in an American style
Thailand brings 'boys' love' back to Japan with homegrown dramas
‘The Mating Game’: NHK's 8K nature series reveals all
Bob Saget, comic who portrayed Danny Tanner on ‘Full House,’ dies at 65