Culture
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
Wez Atlas – “Zuum!” Video Release
Rising Tokyo hip-hop artist Wez Atlas and Grammy-nominated producer starRo [...]
Pop Culture Calculated in Cardboard
Blurring the lines between fan art and fine art with Monami Ohno
Streepz Music Video Premiere
Streepz is the music project of actress Sah-Yah and pianist [...]
This Monk Wears Heels
Kodo Nishimura shares his fairy godmother spirit in new book
Six Japanese Artists to Watch in 2022
Check out some of our favorite new artists who are set to explode in 2022
The 10 Highest-Rated Movies from 2021
All you can watch on Disney+, U-NEXT, hulu and Amazon Prime Video
For the Love of Gaming
The changing landscape of esports and gaming culture in Japan