The manga Golden Kamuy has it all: a treasure hunt, comedic relief, gripping action scenes, and beautiful art, and representation of Japan’s Indigenous people, Ainu. This critically acclaimed manga which takes place in the late Meiji Era […]
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Japanese fans ecstatic to see Takako Matsu perform at Academy Awards
The 92nd Academy Awards ceremony, broadcast Sunday from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, featured an international performance of “Into the Unknown,” an Oscar-nominated song from Disney’s “Frozen 2.” Idina Menzel, who plays Elsa in the original […]
Makeup artist Kazu Hiro wins second Academy Award for work on “Bombshell”, refuses to be titled as “Japanese”
Kazu Hiro, 50, formerly known as Kazuhiro Tsuji, was awarded Monday for this year’s Academy Award for best makeup and hairstyling. The four-time nominee shared the nomination with colleagues Anne Morgan and Vivian Baker for […]
Dance by Japan’s Indigenous Ainu dropped from Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony
Japan’s commitment to the rights of Ainu people questioned Members of the Ainu community from Hokkaido had been expecting to showcase their culture to the world in a dance at the Olympic stadium, but […]
Japanese ancient castles are opening for overnight stays
Ever wanted to live a life like a daimyo (feudal lord) back in the Edo period? S ay no more. This year, the two feudal fortresses which appear on the Japanese Castle Foundation’s list of “Top […]
Abenomask? Outrage as Abe offers two cloth masks per family while refusing to declare coronavirus emergency.
In Japan, where wearing surgical masks is common, it is not a surprise that they quickly disappeared from store shelves once the coronavirus emerged. On April 1st, Shinzo Abe announced an “extremely effective measure” “to […]
Ken Shimura, famed Japanese celebrity dies from COVID-19
Ken Shimura, a veteran Japanese slapstick comedian, has died after contracting novel coronavirus, according to his representatives. The beloved comedian became the first person in the entertainment industry to announce their infection with the virus. Shimura, […]
Asian Female Artists You Should Be Listening To Right Now (Part II)
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Things Haruki Characters Would Do in Quarantine
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