Silent media on Japanese culture of sexual exploitation May 22, 2021 When it comes to sexual harassment in Japan, the image emerges of the stereotypical train mugger or chikan – the deviant middle-aged man who…
Ghost of Tsushima showcases the beauty of Japanese culture March 11, 2021 Ghost of Tsushima is more than the pinnacle of game design. It also represents Japanese culture in many ways. Ghost of Tsushima was a…
COVID-19 against the culture of collectivism in Japan May 22, 2020 Kawaguchi, Pref. Saitama. – Tokyo cherry blossoms bloomed in late March. The public could not resist. The number of COVID-19 cases has increased, leading…
Does Japan’s Culture Explain Its Low COVID-19 Numbers? April 1, 2020 As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads and the number of people infected and deaths skyrocket in various parts of the world, a continuing headache has…
Cordillera-Japan Culture and Arts Festival: Rebirth of the Shogun December 7, 2019 IT WAS an exciting two-day meeting on November 29-30 at Malcolm Square Plaza for the “Cordillera-Japan Culture and Arts Festival: The Rebirth of the…
Rugby World Cup: All Blacks did homework on Japanese culture before losing, says Kieran Read October 1, 2019 Kieran Read explains All Blacks’ reverence after Springboks win: “Our way of showing respect” Before the All Blacks line up and bow to the…
Importing Japanese Culture: Railways Must Say “Sorry” If Bullet Train Is One Minute Late January 30, 2019 India oi-Shubham Ghosh | Posted: Wednesday January 30th, 2019 9:17 AM [IST] New Delhi, January 30: Punctuality is not a popular word in Indian…
Ikebukuro strengthens its position in the Japanese cultural industry October 24, 2018 Ambitious construction plans are intended to cement Ikebukuro and the surrounding Toshima district of Tokyo firmly at the center of the Japanese film industry….
Kerre McIvor: Tattooed rugby players respect Japanese culture September 22, 2018 Our All Blacks will cover up in public swimming pools and gymnasiums to avoid offending their Japanese hosts during the Rugby Word Cup. Photo…
Japanese culture of discrimination undermines “womenomics” August 29, 2018 Receive free updates on women in business We will send you a MyFT Daily Summary e-mail gathering the latest news from Women in business…
Palme d’Or winner director Kore-eda turns down invitation from Japanese culture ministry June 8, 2018 TOKYO – Director Hirokazu Kore-eda declined an invitation from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) to celebrate his film “Shoplifters”…
Hyoe Yamamoto delves into Japanese corporate corruption culture in “Samurai and Idiots: The Olympus Affair” May 16, 2018 As a Japanese, it’s a little disheartening to see the words “samurai” and “idiot” in the same sentence. Filmmaker Hyoe Yamamoto’s documentary “Samurai and…
Culture Day in Japan – Bunka no Hi – Buffalo Rising November 3, 2017 On Sunday November 5, join Friends of the Buffalo Japanese Garden for the Celebration of the 10th anniversary of Japanese Culture Day (Bunka no…
Japanese culture: the scent of Japan permeates Coimbatore | Coimbatore News September 10, 2017 COIMBATORE: A Little Japan opened its doors to Coimbatore residents on Saturday at the Ratha Regent in Coimbatore as part of the Fragrance of…
Historic Town to Host Hoi An-Japan Culture Festival, Travel News and Top Stories July 28, 2017 HOI AN (VIETNAM NEWS / ASIAN NEWS NETWORK) – Historic Hoi An will reenact a 17th-century wedding parade for Princess Ngoc Hoa and Japanese…
Land of the Rising Sun: Omotenashi and the Culture of Japanese Hospitality November 18, 2016 A staff member greets visitors at a Pachinko park in Ginzaflickr: JAPANKURU The arch is at the very heart of social interaction in Japan….
Japan House of Culture opens in Myanmar September 5, 2016 Most of the foreign cultural centers around Yangon are in villas or large houses, with security guards and guests to greet visitors. The House…
Japanese cute sport culture – WWD July 29, 2016 The long-standing Japanese culture of cute, known as Kawaii, is toning down its lather. The style was once all about female femininity: encouraging women…
Japanese craft culture – BusinessToday April 2, 2016 Most people are familiar with Japanese business practices, including the famous Kanban (just-in-time technique) or TQM (total quality management) or Kaizen (continuous improvement) or…
Celebrate Japanese Culture | Way of life November 12, 2015 What started as a way to help local Japanese children connect with their homeland’s culture has grown into one of Guam’s biggest annual events….
Bunka no Hi – Japanese Culture Day – Buffalo Rising November 12, 2015 Bunka no hi – Japan Culture Day – arrives at the Buffalo History Museum. The annual event, dedicated to all things Japanese, as far…
“The Japanese Culture Book (Japanese / English)” on sale now February 2, 2015 Enjoy traditional and avant-garde Japanese pop culture Tokyo, February 2, 2015 – The Japan Times, Ltd. released a new bilingual Japanese / English book…
Japanese overtime culture thwarts Abe’s plans for more working mothers July 30, 2014 Hiroko Yano, who worked for the same company for 20 years, recently learned that she could become a manager. The mother-of-three, who averages two…
The Bon Odori festival celebrates the culture and traditions of Japan August 19, 2013 East meets West … port. Observing the ancient tradition of honoring the spirits of ancestors, the Japan Society of Fairfield County hosted the 20th…
Japanese culture warriors enlist an emblem of imperial past August 16, 2013 In the entrance hall of the Yushukan War Museum in Tokyo, temple of Japanese revisionism, the first thing you notice is the dark green…
Imelda Marcos: fan of Japanese culture April 26, 2013 MANILA – Former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos, who gained worldwide fame for her flamboyant and extravagant collection of 2,700 pairs of shoes when…
Irrepressible Irishman promotes Japanese culture April 6, 2013 Humor is perhaps the most difficult genre to translate, but laughter speaks any language. Poet and literary translator Peter MacMillan’s recent foray into the…
A celebration of Japanese culture and traditions in Westport July 7, 2012 Stifling summer skies failed to deter a lively celebration of Japanese culture and traditions on Saturday afternoon on Jesup Green. The event was the…
Kuwako Takahashi promoted Japanese culture February 1, 2008 Very few people have done as much as Kuwako Takahashi to promote American appreciation of Japanese culture. Many also did not excel at as…