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Discover the Remarkable Paintings of Three Japanese Americans Whose Life Stories Are Told Through Their Work
A new exhibition spotlights a trio who pushed the boundaries of American art and illustrated the experiences of World War II ...
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From anime to fine art: Japan's Yoshitaka Amano is celebrated with a major retrospective
In a career spanning more than 50 years, Japanese artist Yoshitaka Amano has gained a ... an album cover for David Bowie ...
Japan’s Hirokazu Kore-eda to Direct Family Drama Series ‘Asura’ for Netflix
The arthouse star and Palme d'Or winner is remaking the classic Japanese drama 'Like Asura' with popular local actresses Rie Miyazawa, Machiko Ono, Yu Aoi and Suzu Hirose.
Asian art: Arm yourself with knowledge of Japanese Kobudō before Adam’s sale
With a spotlight on Vietnamese art, the auction also features more than 100 Japanese prints in the Ukiyo-e style ...
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The Geisha: A Traditional and Modern Practice
Geishas are one of Japan’s most enduring symbols, celebrated for their artistry, poise, and unique contribution to Japanese ...
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9 Misconceptions About Geisha That Everyone Believes Thanks to the Movie
Due to the movie Memoirs of a Geisha, based on the novel of the same name, many believe that young girls ... in Japan, you are more likely to take a selfie with a painted female entertainer who has no ...
The New York Times18d
Japan’s Long-Governing Party Loses Its Majority
The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power. By Motoko Rich Kiuko Notoya and ...
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Michiko’s story: How a Japanese girl survived an atomic bomb
The total population of Japan in 1945 was about 71 million. Michiko as an older girl in the years following the nuclear disaster caused by a US atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945 [Courtesy of ...
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Butere Girls Alumnae Buy KSh 17m State-Of-The-Art Bus for Former School: "Dream Come True"
The proud alumnae of Butere Girls High School have returned to express their gratitude to the school. Butere Girls High School, Kakamega alumnae posing for a photo in front of a bus. Photo: Reform ...
The Economist22d
Japan is remarkably open to AI, but slow to make use of it
What does a Japanese person recall? Doraemon, the friendly robot helper of an enormously popular eponymous anime series. So goes an anecdote making the rounds in Japanese tech circles. It suggests ...
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A glimpse into the misunderstood history of geisha
Since 2021, Japan has been grappling ... But this misunderstanding of the geisha strips them of a centuries-long history rooted in culture and art. Shichiha poses during the makeup process.
Hindustan Times23d
Unlock South Asian Art History with The MAP Academy
A glimpse of MAP Academy's Encyclopedia – your go-to resource for exploring the diverse and rich history of South Asian art and culture. “As a Pakistani Curator, Artist, and Consultant ...