CULTURE

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Shibuya becomes the canvas for tech-infused art during Dig 2025

Shibuya becomes the canvas for tech-infused art during ...

Now in its sophomore year, the Dig Shibuya digital art festival runs from Feb. 8...

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'Uketsu': The internet phantom haunting Japan's bestseller lists

'Uketsu': The internet phantom haunting Japan's bestsel...

Anonymous author and YouTuber "Uketsu" deals in a quiet horror that has delighte...

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‘First Kiss’: Time-traveling romantic drama isn’t afraid of a few wrinkles

‘First Kiss’: Time-traveling romantic drama isn’t afrai...

Ayuko Tsukahara’s high-concept love story has wit and wisdom to spare with an en...

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Japanese cellist Eru Matsumoto awarded Grammy for best new age album

Japanese cellist Eru Matsumoto awarded Grammy for best ...

Alongside South African flutist Wouter Kellerman and Indian American vocalist Ch...

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In pictures: The Grammys 2025 moments to remember

In pictures: The Grammys 2025 moments to remember

It was a night for recognition of music's brightest talents but also for coming ...

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Beyonce finally wins top album, as Kendrick Lamar sweeps Grammys' rap category

Beyonce finally wins top album, as Kendrick Lamar sweep...

Beyonce made history at the Grammys as she became the annual event's most decora...

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Taiwan's 'Meteor Garden' star Barbie Hsu dies at 48

Taiwan's 'Meteor Garden' star Barbie Hsu dies at 48

The actor, who rose to fame as the romantic lead in a 2001 television drama base...

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Louvre opens first fashion exhibition after shock memo about decay

Louvre opens first fashion exhibition after shock memo ...

In leaked correspondence with Culture Minister Rachida Dati, director Laurence d...

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At the new Ginza Sony Park, listening is an art form

At the new Ginza Sony Park, listening is an art form

“Sony Park Exhibition 2025” features installations created in collaboration with...

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Two decades of unparalleled access into the world of Hayao Miyazaki

Two decades of unparalleled access into the world of Ha...

Documentary director Kaku Arakawa has spent years filming the anime powerhouse t...

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'Cute and murderous': How the iconic killer doll in 'Squid Game' came to life

'Cute and murderous': How the iconic killer doll in 'Sq...

Young-hee, the innocent-looking robotic doll who has a deadly role in the mega-h...

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Indie animator Gensho Yasuda paves his own way with a DIY spirit

Indie animator Gensho Yasuda paves his own way with a D...

With “Make a Girl,” the young Japanese creator takes the leap from short videos ...

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‘The Rose of Versailles’ opts for empty opulence

‘The Rose of Versailles’ opts for empty opulence

Riyoko Ikeda’s seminal manga that tackled themes of political and sexual revolut...

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‘Welcome to the Village’: Tradition takes a twisted turn in the countryside

‘Welcome to the Village’: Tradition takes a twisted tur...

The ancient tradition of “murahachibu,” ostracizing community members as punishm...

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Mika Ninagawa transforms the Kyocera Museum into a vibrant dreamworld

Mika Ninagawa transforms the Kyocera Museum into a vibr...

The artist’s most expansive exhibition in the Kansai region to date is an experi...

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The cartoon chaos of ‘Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi’ was ahead of its time

The cartoon chaos of ‘Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi’ was ahead of...

Love for the J-pop duo’s zany Cartoon Network series has endured online for over...