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Hiroko Takahashi poses in kimono she designed. (Provided by Takahashihiroko Inc.)
Non-Buddhist artist proves she’s cut out for temple events
March 8, 2020
KURASHIKI, Okayama Prefecture--She doesn’t practice Buddhism and once had a strong aversion to painting, but artist Nishiyuki has found a way to transform temple visitors into sacred figures of the
Edo Period life in Tsushima castle town unfolds in painted screens
March 6, 2020
Recently discovered folding screens show what life was like in a bustling castle town on Tsushima island between Kyushu and the Korean Peninsula during the Edo Period (1603-1857).
The pair of six-fold screens,
Virus outbreak forces artists to take hard look at canceling
March 3, 2020
Concert artists and performers are in the spotlight as some continued taking the stage despite voluntary calls for cancellation of such events.
“As a precondition, anti-infection measures should be fully
Strange designs seen on Osaka roofs from trains carry messages
March 2, 2020
OSAKA--Passengers on a train nearing Fukushima Station here might think a peculiar arrangement of black-and-white numbers and alphabetic letters on roofs could be the work of paranormal activity or UFOs.
But
‘Ju-On’ director offers ‘Howling Village’ inspired by haunted spot
March 2, 2020
Horror master Takashi Shimizu turned to a real-life haunted spot for his new film "Howling Village."
The "Ju-On: The Grudge" director's new project keeps audiences on the edge of their seats with his
GOHAN LAB/ Meat sauce: Miso can give pasta, vegetable gratin an extra bite of ‘umami’
March 11, 2020
Editor’s note: The theme of Gohan Lab is to help people make simple, tasty “gohan” (meals).
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This week, we'll show you how to whip up a rich meat sauce using simple ingredients.
Together with
GOHAN LAB/ Onion sauce: Masterful ‘bassline’ that enhances the flavor of any dish
March 4, 2020
Editor’s note: The theme of Gohan Lab is to help people make simple, tasty “gohan” (meals).
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A simple sauce that makes full use of the aroma and flavor of sauteed onions will be featured this
GOHAN LAB/ White sauce: Tips to avoid clumping and achieve a velvety smooth roux
February 26, 2020
Editor’s note: The theme of Gohan Lab is to help people make simple, tasty “gohan” (meals).
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Once you get the hang of making the dishes in our new three-part series, you'll never fail to make great
GOHAN LAB/ Root vegetables braised with sweet vinegar: Sparing use of water helps burdock retain strong flavor
February 19, 2020
Editor’s note: The theme of Gohan Lab is to help people make simple, tasty “gohan” (meals).
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A braised Western-style dish wraps up our series introducing root vegetable dishes that can be enjoyed
GOHAN LAB/ Pork braised with steamed daikon: Retain the flavors of both radish, meat in 15-minute recipe
February 12, 2020
Editor’s note: The theme of Gohan Lab is to help people make simple, tasty “gohan” (meals).
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Simmered daikon radish that has fully absorbed the flavor takes a certain amount of time to prepare, and
Film lauding Fukushima heroes warns against complacency
March 7, 2020
As aftershocks rock the Fukushima nuclear plant, a small band of workers defy their bosses to stay on and fight to stop an even bigger disaster from irradiating a wide swathe of Japan.
The scene is from a
‘Parasite’ star hopes film will help Japan-Korea cultural ties
February 24, 2020
One of the stars of "Parasite" said on Sunday he hoped the film would help improve cultural ties between Japan and Korea, which have been strained by disputes including a trade row that ignited between the
Finding a purpose: Johnny Depp plays a troubled genius in "Minamata"
February 22, 2020
BERLIN--A broken, washed-up genius is roused from drink-sodden seclusion for one last flaring of creative brilliance: actor Johnny Depp hinted that at some level he was able to identify with legendary
At hyperspeed, Aichi man turns into Millennium Falcon modeler
February 19, 2020
A pang of envy upon seeing the credits for “Toy Story” pushed Masataka Narita on a new career path that turned him into a force in Hollywood’s special effects field.
Narita, 56, has been the creator of
‘Parasite’ mania grips Seoul as fans, officials bask in afterglow
February 17, 2020
SEOUL--English teacher Matto Giga is caught up in the "Parasite" fever sweeping the capital here, visiting one of the locales in the Oscar-winning film to take pictures.
“Thinking that some scenes were shot
ANIME NEWS: Kansai region’s 1st Evangelion store to open in Osaka March 13
March 8, 2020
The Kansai region's first permanent Evangelion shop opens its doors on March 13, featuring exclusive items available only at the outlet.
The Evangelion Store Osaka will be housed on the seventh floor of the
ANIME NEWS: First ‘Demon Slayer’ exhibition to open on March 20 in Tokyo
March 7, 2020
The first exhibition themed on the “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” animated TV series will kick off at the Matsuya Ginza department store in Tokyo on March 20.
The art event will feature an immersive
ANIME NEWS: Second season of 'Beastars' animal anime gets the go-ahead
March 1, 2020
Fans of the award-winning manga "Beastars" have something to look forward to, with the announcement that the second season of its animated TV series adaptation is now in the works.
The first season aired on
ANIME NEWS: ‘First Inspector’ film wraps up ‘Psycho Pass 3’ series in spring
February 29, 2020
Fans who can't get enough of the "Psycho-Pass" animated TV series are in for a treat.
The third season of the show will conclude with a feature film adaptation.
"Psycho-Pass 3: First Inspector" will hit
Netflix to make 10-episode ‘One Piece’ live-action series
February 28, 2020
SAN FRANCISCO--Netflix Inc. is adapting Japan's iconic pirate adventure manga "One Piece" into a 10-episode live-action series that will stream on its platform.
The leading U.S. video streaming service
This special page portrays the dramatic arrest of Carlos Ghosn and the twists and turns that followed.
This special page reviews what the former Nissan Motor Co. chairman left during his 19 years in Japan.
Baseball star Ichiro Suzuki had much to say on March 21, the day he hung up his spikes.
This special page details how journalists uncovered shady transactions through Bermuda and other tax havens.
Here are reports about efforts in Japan and abroad to achieve the U.N. sustainable development goals.
