A Life in Jazz, Pop, and Film Tracing the Creative Journey of a Japanese Music Pioneer Akiko Yano, a pop and jazz singer, is a major talent and influence in
Akira Kurosawa’s Legacy Impacts a New Generation of Filmmakers Hisao Kurosawa Shares his Father’s Legacy with Young Filmmakers Throughout the World AKIRA Kurosawa, one of the most influential directors in
Amagasaki’s “Middle-Aged Guy” Mascot Visits L.A. Chicchai Ossan is one of Japan’s most popular regional mascots along with Kumamon and Funassyi. While there are more than 3,000 mascots in Japan,
Formerly Kenya’s ambassador to Korea and Japan (2004-2009) and now representing Toyota Tsusho Corporation as chairman in 13 African states, Dennis Awori knows a thing or two about Japan and
Nobel Physics Laureate Shuji Nakamura Sheds Light on How He Invented the Blue LED Dr. Shuji Nakamura, along with two other Japanese researchers, Dr. Isamu Akasaki and Dr. Hiroshi Amano,
Mari's Homemade Cooking Recipes How to Make Inari-zushi Ingredients: 4 sheets of abura-age (deep-fried tofu) (A) 1.5 tablespoons of sugar (A) 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce (A) 1.5 tablespoons of
Making Music and Movie Magic MIYAVI is making waves on both sides of the ocean in the music and movie industries. Born in 1981as Takamasa Ishihara in Osaka, Japan to
Perfume kicked off their latest world tour, Cosmic Explorer , at The Wiltern in Hollywood. Perfume is one of Japan’s most popular and recognized girl groups and the energy that
Photographs courtesy of Shingen-ko Festival Executive Planning Committee Heroes of the Sengoku Era Revived The Shingen-ko Festival has been held in Kōfu, the capital of Yamanashi Prefecture, every April since
Dr. Tshilidzi Marwala, Rector of the United Nations University and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations, stands as a towering figure in the realm of global cooperation and innovation. His life
Japanese Rock Phenoms HYDE and K.A.Z Not many Japanese bands tour internationally a year after their founding, let alone perform on the battleship USS Missouri, but VAMPS did just that.
Relax with the Rangers Yoga & Wellness Advocate Judit Torok When recovering from a cold or flu, some might experience a lingering headache even if they’re no longer feverish and
Red or Green Light Clear signals are easy to follow. Just as with traffic lights, we know when to stop and when to go. We obey the rules. Otherwise, there
It's Not Fair Parenting Oldest, Middle and Youngest Children The challenge of communicating with and disciplining children is something all parents must address. It is important that parents be on
Innovations and Inventions Changing Samurai Style The ongoing presence and purity of Japan’s traditional culture in so many areas of life is one of the most amazing aspects of modern
Photographer Hiroyuki Suzuki “Tool” for “Needs” In building the right tools for our needs, the Japanese breathe a soul into their products—even into kitchen knives.
Various Styles By Marcel Duret and Fred Thomas There is a traditional painterly approach to painting in which the techniques and styles run the gamut from impressionism, surrealism and symbolism
David Nunan's Global Classroom Instructor or Educator: What’s the Difference? Think of all the terms that are used to describe someone who works in the world of learning: teacher (the
Through the Eyes of Yankelovich Challenging the Economist Worldview In a recent New York Times article, the noted American economist Tyler Cowen challenged one of the truisms of economic theory:
Go on tour with legendary rock photographer Bob Gruen, who is one of the most well known and respected photographers in Rock and Roll. WHEN I met John Lennon &
Former Accenture Chairman Masakatsu Mori shares his 30 years of experience in advising many of Japan’s leading corporations as well as foreign corporations doing business in Japan and beyond. Linking
Buddhism Interview with Philosopher Dr. Hiroshi Tasaka TJ: How do you define Buddhism? TASAKA: Buddhism is a kind of “cosmology” that can accept various value systems - not only religions
Rethinking the MBA A s the global financial crisis has subsided, some business schools have added one or two courses on ethics to their MBA programs. The courses are mostly
Longing for Orihime The Komachi Odori of Nishijin and the Living Memory of a Weaving Town The act of people gathering to dance in a crowd has, in every age,
Bandura To Hold History in the Body The bandura is a Ukrainian folk instrument. It has a pear-shaped resonating body and a short neck, and modern concert models carry 55
By Misako Ito, Japan Representative & Executive Director of Portland Japanese Garden and Japan Institute Do you know how many Japanese gardens there are in North America today?” When this
Garrity's Japan Revisiting Roppongi When I first moved to Japan in 1958, Tokyo was, as it is today, the center of action. At that time, Ginza was a hub for
World-Acclaimed Applied Linguist Helps Pioneer Online Education Dr. Rod Ellis is a world-acclaimed British applied linguist and thought leader in the field of second language acquisition. In the late 1990s,
The Legacy of Donald Richie The following is part of Tokyo Journal’s Living Tribute to Donald Richie who passed away on February 19, 2013. Donald Richie’s contribution was originally printed
Fusing East and West with Old and New WagakkiBand is an intriguing act that fuses rock music with wagakki (traditional Japanese musical instruments), shigin (Japanese poetry recitation) and Vocaloid songs
Chiaki Known simply by her first name, Chiaki has not only been a Japanese television icon for over two decades, but she is also known as the lead vocalist of
Tokyo Journal Street Photographer Malgorzata Dittmar hits the streets with her lens to see what's hot in Harajuku The complete article can be found in Issue #277 of the Tokyo
Actor and Singer Genki Hirakata Young Actor Takes on Old Role as the White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland Tokyo Journal Executive Editor Anthony Al-Jamie talked with singer and actor
Mitsuki Takahata Japanese Actress and Singer Makes International Debut in Award-Winning Film 2014 proved to be a busy year for 23-year-old actress and singer Mitsuki Takahata who starred as Helen
Shonen Knife Pop Punk Trio Rock With 1,000+ Shows and 20 Albums Over 30 Years The late Nirvana singer/guitarist Kurt Cobain was one of their biggest fans, saying, “When I
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