Arts and Culture
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.
By Aidan McFarlane 4 min read
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.
Top 5 Must-Watch Anime from Kyoto Animation Studios
You can't call yourself a true fan without knowing these five anime from Kyoto Animation!
6 Japanese Crime Novels To Get Your Heart Racing
Was it suicide or murder? Accident or arson? Add these novels to your summer reading list to find out.
Japan’s Obvious Poems Turn Silliness into Art
Learn how to say nothing in the most impressive way possible with atarimae poems.
5 Spine-Chillingly Scary Japanese Anime Characters
Happy Halloween from some of our favorite horror genre protagonists.
Netflix’s The Naked Director: A Dodgy Dive into Japanese Porn and “Real” Sex
This semi-biographical ode to Japanese AV does little more than maintain the status quo—but it makes us think while doing so.
