
Film / Reviews Mar 17, 2021
‘Kontora’: A poetic meditation on the human cost of war
by Mark Schilling
Director Anshul Chauhan’s second feature is a haunting drama that transcends its Japan-specific World War II subject matter.
‘Kontora’: A poetic meditation on the human cost of war
Director Anshul Chauhan’s second feature is a haunting drama that transcends its Japan-specific World War II subject matter.
The film will detail the life of Sadako Sasaki, an iconic figure who died from leukemia 10 years after the atomic bombing.
He escaped death as a kamikaze pilot. 70 years later, he told his story.
Kazuo Odachi hid his wartime past from almost everyone, but finally published his memoirs, which were recently released in English.
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This year’s releases on the atomic bombs run the gamut of perspectives, proving that historical events are very much what we make of them.
Japanese POW art in Australasia analyzed for first time
Academics say the previously ignored works illustrate the 'isolating and traumatic experience of internment.'
'Memoirs of a Kamikaze': A teenage World War II pilot’s life in his own words
Kazuo Odachi’s memoir about his life as a kamikaze pilot is a poignant reminder of the resilience of humanity in times of adversity.
Why Japan, South Korea and China can't put the past behind them
On the 75th anniversary of Japan’s surrender, domestic politics, structure and identity continue to prevent reconciliation between the three Northeast Asian neighbors.
Saitama gallery raises money online to share iconic A-bomb paintings worldwide
The work of Iri and Toshi Maruki depicts the aftermath of the August 1945 bombings along with other aspects of World War II.
The Russian president is scared, and he's probably right to be.
Wat Misaka leaves an admirable legacy
When Wataru "Wat" Misaka passed away on Nov. 20, he left an indelible legacy on both sides of the Pacific Ocean. He showed what was possible for someone who looked like he did on the basketball court. And to his eternal credit, he reached ...
Mamoru Shinozaki: Japan's forgotten humanitarian
A monument and a suitable memorialization for Mamoru Shinozaki would communicate a humane message about Japanese remembrance of past injustices, and about its close, peaceful engagement with the rest of Asia in the present.