Japanese Culture

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With the last Ubisoft before presentation allowing gamers to get a clearer idea of ​​what's to come from the major publisher, the spotlight never strays too far from one of its biggest franchises, that of Assassin's Creed. With 2022…

The management world is abuzz over the idea of ​​“silent resignation” – the term Gen Z, boosted by TikTok for doing nothing more at work than the job description requires. Of course, there's nothing new about this phenomenon - if Gen Z knew…

An official Elden Ring art book is on the way, and it's so detailed you'll need to purchase it in two separate 400-page volumes. Although currently only available for pre-order in Japan - sorry; we'll let you know if and…

Nationalist sentiment appears to be on the rise in China, at a time when countries in the Indo-Pacific region are already expressing concerns about Beijing's aggressive military posture. In the past week, two incidents associated with…

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As a writer, my office workspace is practically buried under books, but an upcoming intra-office move means I'll end up with a smaller shelf than I have now. It means I have to get rid of some of my!--googleon:index-->…

During the press conference (Photo: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) - "Princess Anio" - a joint opera performance between Japan and Vietnam will be held at the Hanoi Opera House in September 2023, a press conference in the central city of Da Nang…

Rainy weekend dim sum, nighttime snowball fights during New Years, grocery shopping trips with old friends. This short sentence, although perhaps evocative, cannot begin to sum up the countless treasured memories I have created…

TOKYO — Just over a year ago, Toyota's truck manufacturing subsidiary, Hino Motors, entered into a Japan-wide commercial vehicle consortium to accelerate the shift to electrification. Now, after being harassed in a series of embarrassing…

By Ben VerlanderFOX Sports MLB AnalystEditor's note: Ben Verlander is spending time in Japan exploring Shohei Ohtani's roots, learning about the country's culture and meeting fans. This is the fourth in a recurring series which began on…

It was a hot summer afternoon at Japan Society's headquarters near the United Nations in midtown Manhattan, and the president of the nonprofit organization had a question. “Our mission is to connect!--googleon:index-->…

Ordering sake can be just as daunting as combing through a fine wine list. But the more you know, the less intimidating it becomes. Nancy Masumoto and Michel Tremblay visited 35 craft sake breweries while researching the fermented rice…

Princess Akiko said she appreciated the opportunity to use her position in the Imperial Family to pass on traditional culture to Japanese children, while stressing the importance of engaging with the general public in…

By KYRA KARATSU Anime Expo 2022 kicked off early last month, July 1-4 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Having received an invitation from the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation, I had the chance to…

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UW-Madison offers a diverse range of summer activities for young learners ages 5-18 designed to exercise both mind and body. Ranging from pre-college classes and STEM explorations to arts and music camps and sports camps, there's something…

Even meandering through the deeper parts of Naeba Ski Resort alone, I never felt lonely at this year's Fuji Rock Festival. All I had to do was open Twitter, where everyone was talking about what was going on, even though they were…

JThe first time Peter Yi tried Basque cider, it hit him like a flash. His experiences as a wine buyer led him to believe that ciders were sweet, simple, and didn't go well with food. But this one was different – ​​aromatic, dry and…

If you're the type of person who likes true-crime podcasts and Errol Morris documentaries, you better investigate Kazuya Murayama's "Torao." This dark drama delves into a decades-old unsolved murder case, but makes the bold decision…

DownloadsJapanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) – Know the Facts About JEV and Stay Safe Fact Sheet Our goal is to provide documents in an accessible format. If you're having trouble using a document with your accessibility tools,…

How has our history of nuclear war affected us across generations? What consequences of this are we still unable to accept? Novelist and visual artist Erika Kobayashi explores these questions in her speculative thriller “Trinity,…

SINGAPORE, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- About 27 July 2022, UneMeta, an NFT incubator, trader and SocialFi platform recently announced the closure of a $5 million fundraising led by the Jasmy Foundation, from Japan Internet of Things…

"When summer comes/ I remember/ Far-away Oze/ Distant sky..." go the lyrics of "Natsu no Omoide" (Summer Memories), a 1949 pop number written by Shoko Ema (1913- 2005). Conjuring up images of the scenic!--googleon:index-->…

The Great Wave Off Kanagawa (Kanagawa-oki Nami Ura – Under the Wave Off Kanagawa) or commonly called The big wave is a woodblock print by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. Made in 1831 during the Edo period of Japanese history, the…

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In many Asian cultures, the tiger represents strength. And a music festival called Tiger Tiger seeks to showcase the creativity and strength of Portland's Asian American and Pacific Islander communities this Sunday night in the city's…

IIt was heralded as a landmark moment in operatic history – after more than 130 years and 234 performances at the Royal Opera House, the lead role in Verdi's Otello has finally been performed by a black man.Taking to the Covent Garden stage…

TSUSHIMA, Nagasaki Prefecture--Shortly after the start of the new school year, a class of high school freshmen listened to Kim Kyoung-ah on the podium, who is in her seventh year of teaching Korean.!--googleon:index-->…

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Abe was shot dead in Nara city on Friday while delivering a campaign speech and remains in critical condition undergoing emergency treatment, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said.Gun violence is extremely rare in Japan.In 2018, Japan, a…

(L-R) Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer attend the Netflix Stranger Things ATAS Official Screening at Raleigh Studios Hollywood on May 27, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.Emma McIntyre | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty ImagesNetflix plans to…

Russia's unprovoked and unjustifiable war of choice against Ukraine, facilitated by the Belarusian government, is abhorrent and a flagrant violation of its international obligations. Respect for human rights and peaceful relations between…

At least 20 people were killed, including two children, in Russian missile attacks on a village near the Ukrainian port city of Odessa, authorities said, a day after the withdrawal of invading Russian forces from a strategic Black Sea…

On the afternoon of Sunday May 15, hundreds of protesters gathered in the streets of Koenji, a district west of Shinjuku, Tokyo. For about three hours, these protesters - hippies, punks, shopkeepers and wage earners - marched and…

In 2016, the day after Chiharu Shiota was presented with plans for an ambitious solo exhibition spanning her 30-year artistic career, she was diagnosed with an aggressive form of ovarian cancer."I felt that my soul was going to separate…

DThe inhabitants of üsseldorf call their home “the city in 10 minutes”, because it rarely takes longer to get where you want. That's a big claim for a place that has no less than 50 stadtteile (mini-districts), but it is supported by a…

Universal Studios Japan is no stranger to anime collaborations, and the next one continues to be a show stealer. The theme park is expected to offer limited-time attractions based on Jujustsu Kaisen departure September 16, 2022with…

After airing in Japan for three decades, a reality show covering children doing their first errands on their own has gained a large following in Western countries. "Old Enough!" by Nippon Television!--googleon:index-->…

The ads McDonald's Japan has rolled out are no stranger to big star power, and the company's new poster boy seeks to continue that trend. Mobile Suit Gundamby Char Aznable is the latest celebrity spokesperson to take over, as he…

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Hiroyuki Murase grew up surrounded by shibori, one of the country's oldest dyeing techniques dating back to the 8th century. His hometown, Arimatsu, was and still is considered the country's shibori hub: much of the intricate process of…

New York - A Stradivarius violin put up for sale by a Japanese businessman has sold for more than $15 million in New York, Tarisio Auctions announced Thursday.The fiddle, made by Antonio Stradivari in 1714 during the Italian…

NNA - June 7e 2022, the Embassy of Japan in Lebanon, in collaboration with the Sagesse Brasilia - Baabda school, organized a “Japan Day” event which attracted around 1,000 students to its premises. The event showcased…

Tomitaro Makino, known as the "Father of Japanese Botany", once said: "Plants can survive without humans, but humans cannot survive without plants." "Hear hear!" I say. The Makino Botanical Garden in!--googleon:index-->…

With outposts in Bengaluru and Mumbai, Taki Taki showcases striking interior design elements inspired by the Far East. The restaurant's live sushi bar offers classic dishes such as Taki Taki Maki (fried avocado, tanuki, jalapeno, and…

Four students and recent graduates of UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media have won national championships in the prestigious 2022 Hearst Journalism Awards competition, leading the school to its seventh National Collegiate Journalism…

Jhe sight of Midori Takada whipping between drums, cymbals and marimba is something few observers forget. She is a bewitching performer of great physical intensity. So her introduction as a "70-year-old percussionist" ahead of a…

In his third and latest album, 'Harry's House', English singer Harry Styles pays homage to Japanese city pop, a genre once referred to as 'elevator music'. What is it exactly ? We take a closer look. True to his generation…

Japanese celebrity chef Kenichi "Ken" Tominaga, legendary owner of Japanese restaurant Hana in Rohnert Park, died Monday morning after a brief illness. The 61-year-old restaurateur was surrounded by his family, including his…

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This week on Texas Eats, David Elder visits Li's Restaurant, an authentic Sichuan-style Chinese restaurant in San Antonio that serves noodle bowls and super-spicy dishes. He chats with owner Kai Li about Chinese culture and the inspiration…

KESENNUMA, Miyagi Prefecture--A centuries-old shop here imparts knowledge to customers in a bid to reverse the dwindling production and demand of 'nori' seaweed. Using calcium, Yokotaya Honten imprinted!--googleon:index-->…

Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of the return of southwestern Okinawa Prefecture to Japan from post-war American rule. An NHK poll found that over 80% of Okinawans have a positive view of reversion. NHK…

New York City will hold its first-ever Asian American and Pacific Islander culture and heritage parade in Manhattan this weekend, Mayor Eric Adams and event organizers announced Wednesday. The parade is scheduled for…

YATAI MTL and Japan Week return to Montreal. The festivals, a celebration of Japanese culture, will showcase products and dishes from local businesses. There will even be a street food market.During Japan Week, from June 6 to 12,…

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EVENT CALENDAR Mahjongg! How a Chinese Game Shaped Modern American Culture Wednesday, May 4, 7 p.m. How does mahjong, a Chinese board game, fit into the American historical landscape? In what ways has this game fostered the development…

TOKYO - Asian stocks fell on Monday after selling off last week on Wall Street as investors worried about the impact on regional economies of inflation, the war in Ukraine and COVID-19 shutdowns in China . Benchmarks fell in Japan, South…

YAMAGUCHI — Tokyo-born Aiki Tanaka loves the town of Yamaguchi, where he has lived since 2019, but as a gay man he has always felt the community there is quite conservative. It was all the more reason!--googleon:index-->…

I often stop when I find blooming flowers along the road this time of year. "Let me see, your name is...." I often wonder if it's "harujion" (Philadelphia fleabane) or "himejo-on" (annual fleabane). The!--googleon:index-->…

Embedded in one wall of the living room is an antique cypress wood tansu built to store futons. The depth is perfect for hiding a TV. Above is a slate mantle with a slight curvature that mimics a curvature of the wooden deck…

WOODLAWN — A Sunday afternoon celebration among the cherry blossom trees in Jackson Park will come with free events to introduce visitors to Japanese culture.A hanami festival featuring traditional Japanese drumming and dancing as well as…

TOKYO — Japan is in the midst of a massive hiring season, when a wave of university graduates join companies at official ceremonies after sweating through the job interview gauntlet.While this year's ritual looks different, with Covid-19…

Ten years ago, Hiroaki Suzuki was an automotive engineer in his twenties working in his hometown of Utsunomiya when a night out at a local yakitori restaurant prompted him to abruptly change the course of his life.As Suzuki ate, a…

USC alumnus. World War II hero and war leader of the Apsáalooke (Crow) Nation. Author and historian. Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow added another entry to a long list of honors on Monday: USC's Center for International and Public Affairs…

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) – It was an immersion in Japanese culture as the Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival made its long-awaited return. For the first time since 2019, thousands of people gathered outside the Metro Courthouse for the…

This weekend in the Washington, DC area, you can help Ukrainian refugees by throwing beanbags from a moving plane, celebrate Japanese culture, or attend a film festival. After a gloomy week, the weather is improving. The…

Review at a glanceJhis exhibition at the Queen's Gallery in Buckingham Palace is a strange slice of life. This is not an overview of Japanese art and artifacts through the centuries; it is a reflection of these things in Japan's gifts to…

Written by Oscar Holland, CNNJunko Ogura, CNNOne of Japan's most distinctive works of contemporary architecture, the Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo, will be demolished this month, according to the building's new owners. The decision ends…

With the Grammys just days away, celebrate the end of awards season with new tracks from your favorite queer artists. Billboard Pride is here to help with First Out, our weekly roundup of some of the best new music from LGBTQ artists.…

KOKOMO, Indiana – Talented musician Hanz Araki will share his mastery of the shakuhachi – the Japanese blown flute – with Indiana University students, faculty, staff, and the Kokomo community on Wednesday, April 6.In addition to visiting…

In the final hour of an otherwise sleepy Oscars TV show, a moment of shock and chaos ensued. You'd be forgiven for missing it between shaky camera angles and muted audio, but Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on live TV. Minutes later,…

On this week's episode of "What's Eric Eating," Chef Niki Vongthong joins CultureMap Editor-in-Chief Eric Sandler to discuss Hidden Omakase. Among the hardest-to-book reservations in Houston, the Galleria-area restaurant serves…

"Adam by Eve" isn't technically a documentary, but it could be. With a general lack of documentaries on the state of J-pop available to non-Japanese, this 59-minute film manages to catch up viewers on what's going on with the current…

Hideo Ohno thinks the culture of innovation in Japan has stagnated. The president of Tohoku University says the country has lost the momentum it had in the glory days of the 1970s and 1980s, when it dominated the world of consumer…

Listening to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday denounced Russia's aggression against Ukraine, calling it a "serious development" that has "shaken the foundations of the international order".…

The “L/R15” project to make two sex comedies rated R15, awarded to films deemed inappropriate for those under 15, brings together the talents of award-winning adult film specialist Hideo Jojo and Rikiya Imaizumi, a creator of light…

The Kremlin is the seat of Russian government. But originally, as a common name, the word meant the citadel of a Russian city. I don't know what's going on in the inner sanctum of the Kremlin in!--googleon:index-->…

Saturday's keynote featured four anime artists and entrepreneurs representing Mend Hero Academy, which produces superhero-based content; Kashkool Games, an Abu Dhabi-based start-up independent game studio; H2 Games, which offers a range…

Several Japanese bars, restaurants and stores in the East Village, including one of New York's most popular speakeasies, are at risk of closing or being relocated due to "massive rent increases".According to New York Times journalist Alex…

A Marelli?fs factory worker wearing a protective face mask and waistcoat fitted with battery-powered fans to prevent heatstroke during the summer season is seen amid the coronavirus disease (COVID) outbreak -19), in Ora Town, Gunma…

Somewhere in the ether between their headquarters in Tokyo, a heated debate must now erupt between two of Japan's biggest companies. If their planned joint venture succeeds in creating an electric vehicle champion to challenge…

By YURI KAGEYAMA, AP Business WriterTOKYO (AP) — Two big names in Japanese electronics and automobiles are joining forces to jointly produce an electric vehicle.Sony Group Corp. and Honda Motor Co. have agreed to form a joint venture this…

Despite his preference for traveling like a cowboy, Costner reveres the humble road trip. This feeling led him to partner with HearHere, an audio app designed to entertain drivers and their passengers with stories about the American…

~~ Although Tokyo is known for its mix of old and new Japan, Osaka is a modern city just as dynamic as its big sister. Turn any corner of Osaka and you risk stumbling into an entirely different world, time and culture. It is…

Filled with fantasy, rage, horror, tenderness, the latest album from singer-songwriter Sasami, Pressis shameless. The album, which focuses on catharsis, is an open invitation to women, people of color, queer people and anyone else…

Camp Amache was one of 10 internment camps — or, as Hada called them, "concentration camps" — created after the attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. Executive Order 9066 of President Franklin D. Roosevelt created a military…

Yakamashi! It's a Japanese word that means "noisy." But in the pidgin of my youth it was a warning to "Quiet please" Where "Shut your mouth!" depending on the tone of…

When you think of Gotham, Batmanwe think of New York and Chicago, the real-world cities that inspired the dark, fictional city, so it's a surprise when Fukuyamaa city in Hiroshima prefecture in Japan, is crowned Gotham's sister city.…

KOFU - The oldest reinforced concrete building in central Yamanashi Prefecture is Kofu Hojinkai Hall. With its outer walls covered with pebbles and aligned with pillars, it stands beautifully in the center of the prefectural capital. !-->!-->!-->…

Yesoko Ono is one of the biggest names in rock history - and yet his music is often overlooked, if not actively ignored. Years of frustration with this state of affairs motivated Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard to lead this…

More and more young Japanese women are saying “peace” to the old photo-taking customs. If you've ever been to Japan, you've probably seen groups of people posing in tourist spots with wide smiles on their faces and two fingers raised in!-->…

Although he is the central character, Johnny Depp is the least interesting part of "Minamata", the Andrew Levitas film based on the true story of photojournalist W. Eugene Smith who, in the 1970s, helped to expose the devastating impact of…

Director Yuka Yasukawa is much more interested in characters with shades of gray than those painted in black and white. "It's easy to label someone who's done something wrong as 'bad,' but when you imagine what led to this point, you…

Little by little, Yusuke starts talking to Misaki, and makes her tell his story. Their daily commute becomes a two-way confessional, and a bond is formed between an unlikely couple from different generations and different parts of Japan.…

February 9, 2022, 8:13 p.m. ETFebruary 9, 2022, 8:13 p.m. ETShoma Uno of Japan was a silver medalist in men's skating in 2018 and is one of only two skaters to beat Nathan Chen since the start of 2018.Credit...Chang W. Lee/The New York…

In the early 2010s, American chef Ivan Orkin closed his two ramen shops in Tokyo and left Japan. He moved to a house in Westchester in upstate New York, an hour's drive from his childhood home on Long!--googleon:index-->…

Ikko Narahara. Sojiji, Japan (1969)"Japanese #53." Gelatin silver print. Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona: Gift of the artist. The Phoenix Art Museum presents a new exhibition of post-World War II avant-garde…

Law student Frank Chuman left USC with more than a hundred other students in early 1942, when U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt exiled Japanese Americans and Japanese immigrants to centers detention, primarily in the western United…

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Published on: 02/01/2022 - 14:14 Glasgow (AFP) - Celtic and Rangers will renew their rivalry on Wednesday in a crucial battle for Scottish Premiership supremacy with a new legion of fans…

An ethnic Briton spends almost 365 days of the year wearing a kimono, even though the daily use of traditional Japanese clothing is on the decline among modern Japanese fashionistas. Sheila Cliffe, 60,!--googleon:index-->…

Padma Lakshmi tweeted to celebrate the announcement of the new season's release date. While most Top Chef fans were excited, her post didn't receive universal adulation. "I'm not going to lie" one person answered. "TC is one of my…

Enebish, a 45-year-old man living in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, is an electrician who mainly does electrical wiring for houses. The other day I interviewed him online. “Is it cold there? "!--googleon:index-->…

Crickets swarm on the surface of paper egg cartons in plastic containers placed on the shelves of a temperature-controlled greenhouse in Nihonmatsu, Fukushima prefecture. For many people,!--googleon:index-->…

Back when actress Meiko Nakamura was a young woman who just got engaged, she found herself in a tough spot. This is because Rokusuke Ei (1933-2016), one of her male friends, started crying inconsolably!--googleon:index-->…

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