Singer-songwriter mikah, through his music, shares the journey of his heart. With the final chapters of his Homesick trilogy, In Between and Dream, mikah completes a very personal story about belonging and the art of finding “home” when the map keeps changing. Born and raised in Hawaii, mikah has lived a life full of emotional…
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Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival 2025
Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival (YIDFF) 2025, the largest biennial festival focusing on documentary in Asia, gathers outstanding works from 2023 to 2025 to navigate the observance from intimate family matters to the turbulence of our living world. This year, the witness of diverse ‘home(land)’ in chaos enshrines the perseverance within people, from Palestine to…
Tokyo Gears Up for MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN 2026
The heartbeat of Japan’s music scene is set to pulse even louder in 2026 as MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN (MAJ) returns for its second edition. Organized by the Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association (CEIPA), the prestigious event will light up the brand-new TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO, opening its doors for the first time in October…
Hyper Japan 2025 – Yuka Iguchi Reflects on 20 Years in Anime Ahead of Hyper Japan in London – Exclusive Interview
For over two decades, Yuka Iguchi has been an important voice in the world of anime. From her iconic role as Index in A Certain Magical Index to unforgettable performances in Girls und Panzer, Encouragement of Climb, Symphogear, and Ascendance of a Bookworm, she has helped shape the emotional language of modern anime. This July,…
PSYCHIC FEVER to Host European Fan Meeting Ahead of Third Anniversary
PSYCHIC FEVER from EXILE TRIBE is a Japanese boy band formed in 2019 under LDH and part of the larger EXILE TRIBE collective. The group made their official debut in July 2022 with the EP P.C.F. Their breakout hit, Just Like Dat (feat. JP THE WAVY), brought them global recognition. Determined to make their mark…
JAPAN U-20 TEAM ROSTER OFFICIALLY REVEALED FOR “BLUE LOCK” 2ND SEASON
On November 9th, BLUE LOCK fans were thrilled as Kodansha revealed the lineup for the Japan U-20 National Team, which will challenge the BLUE LOCK XI in the BLUE LOCK anime’s second season. The Japan U-20 team, which debuted in Episode 29, includes formidable players like Oliver Aiku, Ryusei Shidou, and Sae Itoshi—the latter being…
“Bushido”: Exploring Humanity Through the Lens of a Fallen Samurai – An Insight with Director Kazuya Shiraishi
“Any movie that I make, I always think: ‘What is a human being?’” director Kazuya Shiraishi shares as he reflects on his latest project Bushido. The samurai period drama, or jidaigeki, tells the story of ronin Yanagida Kakunoshin (Tsuyoshi Kuanagi) who has fallen into poverty but has found peace in a humble living with his…
“Finding Her Beat” Review
Drums typically represent the most ancient musical tools within any society, and the Taiko has a historical presence dating back over 2,000 years in ancient Japan. Archaeological and anthropological studies suggest that during the Jomon era, people used drums as a means of communication or in religious rituals. However, the percussion instruments of that time…
19th Far East Film Festival: Close-Knit
Tomo has been abandoned by her mother, again. While this isn’t the first time it’s happened, and her mother has been more-or-less an absent parent since day one, it still hurts. Unable to live on her own, the eleven-year-old seeks refuge with her uncle Makio. He gladly accepts but he doesn’t live alone anymore, he…
In Conversation with Adrian Lo
Pottery is as much a philosophy as it is an art form. In Mashiko and Kasama, two regions of Japan which is the home to some of the best potters in the world, this is especially the case. Those that work in these areas spend decades perfecting their craft, refining their skills until they are…
VIEW OF THE ARTS 