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Japanese incarceration interrupted these artists' careers, but not their art
Works by Hisako Hibi, Miné Okubo and Miki Hayakawa are featured in "Pictures of Belonging" at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.
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Samurai Champloo Director Shinichiro Watanabe: AI Is “God for a new religion” But It Still Can’t Beat the Real Reason Why Humans Make Anime
Shinichiro Watanabe, the director of Samurai Champloo, slams AI as a “heartless monster” in anime, praising human emotion’s ...
Do You Think Japan Is Obsessed with Swords and Why?
Japan's love affair with swords extends far beyond history books; its deep connection to these blades runs through centuries and continues to have an influence today on Japanese society ...
Hiroshige: artist of the open road at the British Museum: 'spellbinding and cinematic'
Hiroshige: artist of the open road at the British Museum: 'spellbinding and cinematic' - 4/5 Hiroshige was one of Japan’s ...
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Playism Announces PAX East Lineup of Playable Demos; New Games Revealed During Spring Showcase
Japan's Longest Running Indie Publishing Company Brings Six Titles to PAX East; 13 Titles Announced During Newly Added PLAYISM Game Show Stream TOKYO – April 25, 2025 – PLAYIS ...