-
Hailing from Brazil, Craft Beer Brand Japas Was Created by a Trio of Japanese-Brazilian Women
Through interviews with people of Japanese heritage working in the creative industries, this series explores the state of contemporary Japan as well as its past. -
The Historical Relationship Between Okinawan Hajichi Tattoos and the Hawaiian Pidgin Language : Lee Tonouchi Tells the Story
Hajichi, a tattoo with a deep blue pattern on the back of a woman’s hand, is said to have disappeared after it was banned by the Meiji government. A writer Lee Tonouchi, who was born and raised in Hawaii, discusses the origins of Hawaii’s unique language, which is closely related to hajichi, as well as its diversity. -
Enjoyed Drive My Car? Then Nippon Connection Is Your Answer, the Japanese Film Festival Featuring the Most Exciting and Latest Lineup From Japan
Nippon Connection, a Japanese film festival in Frankfurt, Germany, is returning to in-person screenings for the first time in two years. The 22nd edition of the festival will be held from May 24 to 29. It will screen more than 100 of the latest Japanese films and present cultural programs to experience Japanese culture through workshops, lectures, concerts, and other events. Some films will be offered online after the festival. -
A Peace Builder: Joe Jun Liao, an Experienced Architect From Hong Kong, Initiated UnXe, an Online Zen Meditation, and FUUUN, a Mobile Teahouse.
When you pursue a lifestyle inspired by Zen—live like a floating cloud without obsessing over anything, it may create an opportunity to build a positive society that shares happiness universally. -
Born From American Music, Television, and Dance, Here Comes “Soul & Waacking” From Yamagata
A video created by MOGA, a dancer based in Yamagata, went viral after Wanda Sykes retweeted it. The video was uploaded on January 23 and viewed more than 460,000 times. What was MOGA’s real intention behind the video? -
Enjoy Locally Brewed Sake at Kato Sake Works in Brooklyn, NY.
Kato Sake Works is a sake brewery in Bushwick, Brooklyn which known for its distinctive pairing of sake with American food. What is the story behind their hybrid sake culture? -
A Taiwanese Artist, Chou Yi: “No Matter What the Future Holds, Real Interactions with Others Matters.”
Chou Yi is known for her collaborative work with Beams Taiwan and Nike. As she reflects on her career, she ponders her future and goals. -
Mindful Eating: “How You Eat is an Expression of How You Live”
What happens when we focus on and savor our food? Doctor. Sharon A. Suh talks about how to deal with food on a daily basis. -
Japan Cuts: The Art of Bringing the Finest of Contemporary Japanese Films to NYC
This month, the 15th edition of North America’s largest festival of contemporary Japanese cinema, Japan Cuts, returns to NYC. -
Finding Connections in Unexpected Places: Finnish Nightmares Can Be Celebrated By the Japanese Too
What is happiness like in Finland, which has been ranked number one in the United Nations World Happiness Rankings for four consecutive years? Find out from Karolina Korhonen’s comic, Finnish Nightmares.