Arts and Culture
5 Japanese Electronic Music Artists for Your Playlist
From techno to house and dubstep to hip-hop, here are five Japanese electronic artists to vibe to.
By Adam Douglas 5 min read
Japanese Culture and Folklore in Persona 5
From the tales lurking within the Persona compendium to real locations and culture, it looks at Japan which few other games can rival in depth and detail.
The Western Influences Behind Junji Ito’s Manga Work
The spiral of horror influences twists through Jaws, H.P. Lovecraft, and more.
Following Junichiro Tanizaki, One of Japan’s Greatest Writers
A roundup of significant literary sites in Kobe and Ashiya for fans of one of Japan's most renowned authors.
Filled in: How to Start Kintsugi in Japan or Online
Kintsugi encapsulates the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, striving to seek beauty in imperfection. Kintsugi is a distinctively Japanese technique of restoring pottery and ceramics that can be enjoyed by anyone at any skill level.
5 Japanese Bands Influenced by British Rock
Expand your musical horizons with these rock bands that looked to England for inspiration.
Getting Serious with Shodo: Learning Japanese Calligraphy
Combine your love of kanji and art by becoming a calligraphy master.
6 DIY Japanese Arts and Crafts You Can Try at Home
Find your next hobby through the wonderful world of Japanese arts and crafts!
5 Obscure Japanese Music Genres You’ve Probably Never Heard
If you’re into Japanese city pop like Mariya Takeuchi, here are five more genres to become obsessed with.
Tweet of the Week #144: Naoshima’s Pumpkin Blown Away by Typhoon Lupit
Japan's famous avant-garde piece was almost lost at sea.
Drag Shows You Can Watch Online from Japan
Still stuck at home? Climb out of the closet and tune into these fabulous upcoming live streams from your couch.
5 Books to Better Understand Japanese Work Culture
Dive into the Japanese corporate machine and the undying devotion that some employees have for their jobs.
