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CULTURE / Music

Jul 25, 2014

Have your say on 'no dancing' law

Give those dancing shoes a polish — the National Police Agency will be accepting public comments on the country's so-called fueihō anti-dancing law from today.

Japan Times

CULTURE / Art

Jul 24, 2014

'Let's Take a Bird's-eye View of Retrospective Japan!'

Japanese birds-eye-view painting is a genre that is not often discussed, yet it can provide a fascinating perspective on the historical landscape of the country. Japan's mountainous regions, towns and cities from 75 to 100 years ago can be viewed from above through these panoramic paintings that present...

Japan Times

CULTURE / Art

Jul 24, 2014

'ICC Kids Program 2014: Inspiring Questions — Questioning Inspiration'

The NTT Intercommunication Center's annual kids' program this year aims to inspire children to challenge and question the world during their summer vacation. Presented as a factory-themed modern-art show, the exhibition includes interactive installations with elements of surprise.

Japan Times

CULTURE / Art

Jul 24, 2014

'Cool and Breezy: Summer Greetings through Paintings and Ceramics'

Just like its title suggests, this exhibition aims to show viewers that feeling cool and refreshed is not something that can only be experienced physically.

Japan Times

CULTURE / Music

Jul 22, 2014

Buffalo Daughter calls on some 'konjac-tions' for its newest album

Buffalo Daughter has a knack for recruiting influential fans. One of these fans, Tokyo-born artist Peter McDonald, is partially responsible for getting the band to record its latest album, "Konjac-tion."

Japan Times

CULTURE / Art

Jul 17, 2014

'The Sound of Water: From Hiroshige's Rain and Rivers to Senju Hiroshi's Waterfalls'

Being an island nation, Japan has always relied on water as a major form of transport and travel, with the importance of its natural waterways often depicted in art.

Japan Times

CULTURE / Art

Jul 17, 2014

'Ancient Egyptian Queens and Goddesses: Treasures from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York'

Though Cleopatra is the most memorable female pharaoh of ancient Egypt, she was just one of many women rulers and goddesses who had prominent roles in the country's history and culture. With the support of Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum is show casing around 200...

Japan Times

CULTURE / Art

Jul 17, 2014

'Two Tapestries: The Miho Merciful Mother Kannon and The Lotus Miroku'

This is the first time that "Miho Merciful Mother Kannon" and "Lotus Miroku," two large tapestry works belonging to the Miho Museum collection, are being displayed together. Created by the fabric company Kawashima Selkon Textiles Co., Ltd., both the tapestries celebrate traditional craftsmanship combined...

CULTURE / Music

Jul 15, 2014

Boowy vocalist Himuro announces plans for a hiatus

Singer Kyosuke Himuro, a veteran from the world of Japanese rock, announced Sunday he'll be taking a break from stage performances.

CULTURE / Music

Jul 12, 2014

Bump of Chicken to make a return to TV

Rock act Bump Of Chicken has announced it will perform live on the small screen for the first time since its major debut in 2000.

LIFE / Lifestyle

Jul 11, 2014

From swimming to dancing, and hot springs to oxygen therapy, Japan has it all for your pet pooch

If you are worried that your dog isn't getting enough exercise or relaxation, here are a few places you can take the pooch for a run, dance, swim or even hot-spring soak.

Japan Times

CULTURE / Art

Jul 10, 2014

'Hokusai and Riviere: Thirty-six Views Compared and the Hokusai Manga'

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of French ukiyo-e artist Henri Riviere (1888-1902), the Sagawa Art Museum is showcasing the printmaker's famous "Thirty-six Views of the Eiffel Tower" alongside its inspiration, Katsushika Hokusai's "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji."

Japan Times

CULTURE / Art

Jul 10, 2014

'George Nelson: Architect, Writer, Designer, Teacher'

Best known for being the design director of the Herman Miller furniture company, George Nelson (1908-1986) was one of the most influential figures in modern American design, whose collaborations with Isamu Noguchi, Alexander Girard and Charles and Ray Eames, to name a few, resulted in some of the most...

Japan Times

CULTURE / Art

Jul 10, 2014

'Takehiko Inoue interprets Gaudi's Universe'

Japan Times

CULTURE / Music

Jul 7, 2014

Momoiro Clover Z to open for Lady Gaga on tour

Idol group Momoiro Clover Z has been selected by Lady Gaga to be the opening act for one of her Japanese performances next month.

Japan Times

CULTURE / Art

Jul 3, 2014

'The Rings from the Hashimoto Collection of the National Museum of Western Art'

To commemorate Kanshi Hashimoto's 2012 donation of 870 pieces of jewelry from the Hashimoto Collection, The National Museum of Western Art is showcasing around 300 of the 760 rings in the collection. These rings — many encrusted with diamonds and other gems — represent various periods of history,...

Japan Times

CULTURE / Art

Jul 3, 2014

'Binette Schroeder: The Beautiful Fantasy World'

Though it was her childhood dream to be a children's book illustrator, German artist Binette Schroeder began as a graphic designer and portrait photographer, developing skills and styles that were to later influence her work.

Japan Times

CULTURE / Art

Jul 3, 2014

'Welcome to Edo! Children Depicted in Ukiyo-e Prints'

Though the most famous of ukiyo-e prints and paintings often feature women, actors and scenery, children were also a common subject. In fact, in Japan, images of children, usually depicted in everyday activities, were some of the top-sellers of the 17th to 19th centuries.

Japan Times

CULTURE / Art

Jun 25, 2014

'Looking East: Western Artists and the Allure of Japan from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston'

After Japan finally opened up to foreign trade during the mid- to late 1800s, many of the West's well-known 20th-century art movements were, perhaps surprisingly, strongly influenced by Japanese art. Japonism became a part of Impressionism, Aestheticism and Art Nouveau, with Japanese aesthetics, themes...

Japan Times

CULTURE / Art

Jun 25, 2014

'Presents from Eiji Mitooka: Designs to Make People and Cities Happier'

Through his train designs and station-building plans for Japan Rail's Kyushu Line, industrial designer Eiji Mitooka has won multiple awards for work that harmoniously reflects locals and their lives.

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