Discover what kabuki tells us about Japanese attitudes to swords, which feature in many legends and transcend the realm of weapons. Within each awe-inspiring Japanese sword, they say, dwells a spirit.

Various societies from across human history used swords in some form, and in modern pop culture, they have developed an undeniable cool factor. From samurai to knights, all manner of warriors are ...

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This course examines Japan’s postwar and contemporary society on the basis of Japanese film and animation. The classes are divided into two parts. The first part consists of screenings of both major ...

Black & white Japanese classics hold up in all aspects, inspiring Western blockbusters. Zatoichi, Harakiri, and Ugetsu are ...

Contemporary Japan has been characterised as a "post-growth society". It faces challenges such as a rapidly ageing population, ongoing rural decline, far-reaching gender inequality, and serious ...

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1. Murakami, 62, is known for his bold contemporary art pieces that combine classic Japanese paintings with modern Japanese pop culture, such as anime and manga. He calls his art movement ...

There is currently no better video game series to be a fan of than Sega’s Like a Dragon, formerly known (and still ...