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Yukari Tanaka
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Apr 10, 2021
Leo Konno expresses his biracial heritage through the melodies of a koto
The koto player's cross-cultural approach to the traditional Japanese instrument reflects his biracial identity.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Dec 18, 2020
Miyavi meets the reality of the moment
The musician, also known as the samurai guitarist, learns to roll with the punches in the era of the coronavirus with virtual reality performances.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Aug 21, 2020
Da-iCE is set to roll out pop singles to satisfy your senses — all of them
J-pop act Da-iCE's first single for a project based on the five senses was selected to be the opening theme song for the anime TV series, “One Piece.”
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Aug 7, 2020
Singer Chris Hart is ready to say ‘I love you’ again
American crooner Chris Hart took a break from Japan's music scene two years ago, but now he's aiming for a fresh shot with an old classic
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Feb 26, 2020
'Masterpieces from the National Gallery, London'
March 3-June 14
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Feb 26, 2020
'Peter Doig'
Feb. 26-June 14
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Feb 26, 2020
'Encounter with Aesthetics: Giving His Heart to Master Paintings — Adachi Zenko's Eye for Beauty'
March 1-May 31
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Feb 19, 2020
'Grandpa Was Born Yesterday: Seiko Kajiura Exhibition'
Feb. 22-March 15
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Feb 12, 2020
'Concave and Convex: A Sumikawa Kiichi Retrospective'
Feb. 15-May 24
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Feb 12, 2020
'Kaburaki Kiyokata and Hirezaki Eiho: Illustrations Bringing Color to Modern Literature'
Feb. 15-March 22
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Feb 12, 2020
'Koku 21106'
Feb. 15-March 14
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Feb 5, 2020
'The Tradition of Edo Creativity: The Skill and Soul of Craftsmen Give Birth to Japanese Beauty'
Feb. 8-April 5
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Feb 5, 2020
'Metamorphosis of Classicism and Mythological Theme in the Art of 1750s-1980s'
Feb. 8-March 22
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Feb 5, 2020
'Metamorphosis, Perceptions of the Passage of Time'
Feb. 9-March 22
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jan 25, 2020
'Morita Tsunetomo: A Retrospective'
Feb. 1-March 22
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jan 25, 2020
'Tiida: The Sun'
Feb.4-29
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jan 25, 2020
'Special Exhibition from the Collection: Suwa Naoki'
Feb. 1-April 5
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jan 23, 2020
Actor Hio Miyazawa gives a voice to Japan's LGBTQ community in the new film 'his'
Actor Hio Miyazawa gives a voice to sexual minorities in his latest role in Rikiya Imaizumi's latest film, 'his.'
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jan 22, 2020
'Asano Takeji: Daily Life With Prints'
Jan. 18-March 1
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jan 22, 2020
'Kisoushi'
Jan. 24-Feb. 29
Ishiba delays meeting with Trump, citing legal restrictions
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba waves upon arrival for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, in Callao, Peru, on Friday.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Rising sex tourism exposes loopholes in Japan's anti-prostitution law
While financial misfortunes during the COVID-19 pandemic may have driven some women to work the streets, others simply want more money to spend — or want to pay off their debts — at host clubs.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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