Yōkai: the Japanese ghost stories that inspired Pokémon
The Yōkai drawings inspired the Impressionist artists as well as the cartoons and video games that we interact with today. Read more here.
My family moved from the US to Japan years ago. Living here has been filled with surprising perks, quirks, and challenges.
My American family moved from the US to Okinawa and have now lived in Japan for years. Driving, shopping, and parenting here ...
New ‘Assassin’s Creed’ Releases To Strong Reviews—But Sparks Anti-’Woke’ Backlash And Roils Japanese Government
A member of Japan’s House of Councillors voiced fears the game—in which players could destroy certain items in Japanese ...
A series that’s got parliament talking and an artist who influenced the civil service – what you should watch, see and play this week
This week we recommend a series about the dangers of the manosphere, an exhibition in Oxford, a play in Bristol, a historical game and a record-breaking animated film.
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From art nouveau to pop culture: Phillips debuts Mucha exhibit
The Magic of Line” offers an immersive and deeply satisfying look at the work and legacy of Czech painter and decorative ...
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A look at the culture and tradition behind brewing sake in Japan
Following its inclusion on UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, Japanese brewers hope to showcase the true identity of sake and ...
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Masahiro Sakurai believes Japanese developers should pursue games that Japanese people like over catering to all demographics
The legendary game director Masahiro Sakurai was recently awarded the “Art Encouragement Prize” from the Japanese ...
Japanese prints, Cirque du Soleil, and must-see spots around the Bay State
Kim Foley MacKinnon’s new book “100 Things to Do in Massachusetts Before You Die” offers 100 must-do places to see or ...
The Pacific diving paradise of Palau wants travelers to explore its cultural depths, too
Efforts to encourage activities like village tours and handicraft workshops appears to be helping tourism rebound from ...
How two art forms, baseball and manga, became intertwined in Japan
All are beloved fictional baseball characters found through the decades within Japanese comic books, the artform now known worldwide as manga. And all stand on equal ground with the likes of Shohei ...
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New exhibit at Museum of Fine Arts features Japanese culture
The latest exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg is cultural couture with a historic tradition where every ...
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How Japan’s Wajima-nuri Artisans Are Bouncing Back After the Earthquake
A year after a natural disaster, the resilient artisans of Japan’s Noto Peninsula are forging ahead—with great help from the ...