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Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 23, 2014
'Soccer: What Lies Ahead of Our Imageries'
In terms of the number of people who play the game, soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world. As such, for many the sport means a great more than simply a game to play or watch.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 23, 2014
'Pilgrimage Through Minami Yamashiro: Early Buddhist Art of Southern Kyoto '
Minami Yamashiro, the region in the Kizu River basin area located in the southern part of Kyoto prefecture has many temples preserving the traditions of the Nara (710-794) and Heian (794-1185) periods.
Japan Times
Events / Events Outside Tokyo
Apr 17, 2014
Hiroshima's Microbrewery Beer Festa offers up a serving of local ale
Dear beer lovers, more than 20 micro-breweries throughout Japan are scheduled to gather in Hiroshima this weekend. You're welcome.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 16, 2014
'Balthus: A Retrospective'
One of the most controversial artists of the 20th century, Balthasar Klossowski de Rola, best known as Balthus (1908-2001), spent his life painting portraits of young girls. For the first time since his death, an exhibition of his work — including his masterpieces "Thésèse dreaming" and "Alice...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 16, 2014
'Children on Canvas: The Bond Between Great Artists and Their Offspring'
It has always been common for artists to use children as models for their art, and, whether they are their own kids or not, these portraits are often painted with love and warmth. With about 90 portraits of children by nearly 50 different artists, including Henri Rousseau (1844-1910), Pierre-Auguste...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 16, 2014
"Nobuyoshi Araki Ojo Shashu: Photography for the Afterlife — Faces, Skyscapes, Roads"
For renowned photographer Nobuyoshi Araki, a photograph is a way of expressing his thoughts on life, processed by taking snapshots of everyday moments. Through his fight with prostate cancer, however, along with the loss of his beloved cat Chiro — his only companion after the loss of his wife —...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 9, 2014
'Jacques Callot: Theater of Realism and Fantasy'
Jacques Callot (1592-1635) is perhaps not a name many are familiar with. Overshadowed by the work of Albrecht Durer and Rembrandt van Rijn, he is sometimes overlooked. Yet Callot is one of the most important printmakers and pioneers of etching in western art history, and his work was admired by many...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 9, 2014
'As Pure As the Lotus: East Asian Ceramics and the Eyes of the Photographer Muda Tomohiro'
A stark contrast to the muddy waters it grows in, the lotus is a beautiful flower that has a particular significance in East Asia. It is often used as a motif in paintings and artisanal works to symbolize life fulfillment or the affection between men and women, and it is also the emblem of kunshi, the...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 9, 2014
'Finding Modigliani: From Parisian Avant-garde to Classicism'
In 1906, Amedeo Modigliani, an Italian painter and sculptor, moved to France to join the School of Paris, a group of young talented international artists inspired by the capital's avant-garde movement of the early 20th century. A popular artist among his peers, he became a well-known character, but his...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Apr 3, 2014
No tickets available? Find a Bob Dylan-related event to get your fix
Not every Bob Dylan fan in Japan is going to nab a ticket for the musician's many shows, but don't worry — Dylan fever can be sated in other ways.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Dec 27, 2012
The 50 Kaitenz "Rock 'n' Roll Love Letter"
Rock music in Japan has become reliant on programming, synthesizers and new technology. While that electronic advancement has made it easier for bands to start out through D.I.Y. websites, new artists can sometimes lack live-performance techniques and the experience of interacting with an audience. This...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Dec 13, 2012
We got the beat: Our club picks to ring in the New Year
The end of the year is approaching, which means — if you're not stuck in the house watching popular music show "Kohaku Uta Gassen" with Grandma — it's time to party hard. For those who like beats, there are tons of dance-music events across the country. We've sifted through the press releases...
CULTURE / Music
Dec 13, 2012
We will rock you: Our concert picks to ring in the New Year
Dear rockers, music festivals in the summer are not the only major events of the year. There's unfortunately — or fortunately — no time to waste sitting at home next to the heater. Seek out the warmth of a mosh pit instead, because a ton of end-of-the-year live gigs are ready to get you jumping.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Dec 6, 2012
Matthewdavid and Anenon
Two up-and-coming electronic musicians, Matthewdavid and Anenon, are in Japan to support the local branch of Los Angeles-based, nonprofit Internet radio station Dublab and they'll tour five cities with some of this country's next big dance acts.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Nov 22, 2012
Isao Tomita
Turning 80 this year hasn't interrupted Isao Tomita in his search for new musical possibilities. Known to many as the father of Japanese electronic music, the artist is about to turn his latest dream into a (virtual) reality, by collaborating with computer-generated diva Hatsune Miku. This weekend, Tomita...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Oct 18, 2012
Fans of the GazettE spread news abroad
the GazettE celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and what better way is there to spend an anniversary than with a trip abroad. Well, sort of.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
May 31, 2012
AKB48 'election' shows marketing brilliance
The biggest event of the year for AKB48, the 48-member pop group that's the most popular music act in Japan today, arrives next Wednesday.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Feb 2, 2012
Sekaitekina Band "Sekaitekina Band"
Sekaitekina Band are pretty optimistic. Their name basically translates as "global band," and while it may sound a bit lame at first, you can't fault them for aiming high.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jan 19, 2012
Plasticzooms dress up new sound on 'Starbow'
Sho Asakawa is visibly excited. The vocalist from Tokyo rock band Plasticzooms has just come from Tower Records in the capital's trendy Shibuya district, where an exhibition of his artwork and clothing are accompanying the promotional display for his band's new album, "Starbow."
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jan 5, 2012
Bo Ningen bend it like the Brits on new EP, 'Henkan'
How might typical Japanese music fans look if they stopped worrying about social norms? Take a look at British-based psychedelic-rock band Bo Ningen and you may find the answer.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
Amid same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
A lesbian couple, consisting of a 35-year-old woman (left) and 40-year-old woman, cover their faces with bouquets as they pose for wedding photos in Yokohama on Nov. 1.
China and Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol
The Russian corvette Gromkiy enters the Chinese port of Zhanjiang as part of a joint China-Russia naval exercise on Saturday.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
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