Culture
Luby Sparks Interview
The desire of being mainstream at heart
Tokyo Music Scene – New Japan Releases May 2022
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Thundercat: The Prodigal Son Returns
After a two-year delay, Thundercat arrives in Japan and speaks on music & otaku culture
Wez Atlas x Nonomi
On performing at Shibuya Sound Riverse, Creativity and Collaboration
Ethereal Beauty in New ‘Moonlight Shadow’ Adaptation
Banana Yoshimoto’s Moonlight Shadow has been adapted for the screen
Usamaru Furuya
One of Japan’s greatest modern mangaka sings again
Tokyo Music Scene – New Japan Releases April 2022
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Based in Japan: John Daschbach on finding a filmmaking niche
“Every creative person's path is unique…”
Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2022
The best LGBTQ-friendly events to check out to celebrate the return of Tokyo Rainbow Pride
Why Does No One Know Tanaka Kinuyo?
Uncovering the biggest secret in Japan’s film history
Introducing Tokyo Vitamin
A fluid community for solid reasons
What is Japanese Literature?
Studying Rip It Up by Kou Machida (Translated by Daniel Joseph)
Tokyo Music Scene – New Japan Releases March 2022
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Hikaru Utada Bridges International Waters on Bad Mode
The veteran’s latest successfully unfurls on the world stage
NENE
Tokyo hip-hop’s ambassador to the weird
Rainy Spring Night
A previously-untranslated short story by Kafu Nagai
Tsukiji Theater Week March 31 – April 5
Performing art that transcends language and culture
The Spirit of Mottainai Culture
How an ancient Japanese sentiment is key to a sustainable future
Reviving a Stigmatized Tradition
Tattoos from Okinawa, an Interview with Hajichi Project’s Moeko Heshiki
Girls’ Day
The colors and flavors of Hinamatsuri
Sion Sono Strikes Raw with Red Post on Escher Street
Who knew a film about making a film would be so equally provocative and satisfying?
Tokyo Music Scene
Early 2022 Roundup