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Before city pop went global, there was Anri

Before city pop went global, there was Anri

Long after city pop became an online phenomenon, the singer continues to find ne...

Spain, sculpted in sand at Tottori museum’s landmark 20th exhibition

Spain, sculpted in sand at Tottori museum’s landmark 20...

The Tottori Sand Museum marks its 20th exhibition with towering sculptures inspi...

Masashi Sada still believes music begins with melody

Masashi Sada still believes music begins with melody

The veteran singer-songwriter discusses fame, artistic independence and why he n...

Japan’s aging anxieties fuel the disturbing logic of ‘The A-Care: Disusebody’

Japan’s aging anxieties fuel the disturbing logic of ‘T...

Amputation as eldercare makes for an unnerving premise, but Koki Yoshida's bleak...

‘Mundo Pixar Experience’ feels like a homecoming in Tokyo

‘Mundo Pixar Experience’ feels like a homecoming in Tokyo

Packed crowds and long queues aside, the sprawling exhibition succeeds by transf...

For all its nonsense, ‘Mystery Arena’ is weirdly entertaining

For all its nonsense, ‘Mystery Arena’ is weirdly entert...

Not every twist lands in Yukihiko Tsutsumi's vaguely dystopian film, but its dea...

At Cannes, director Koji Fukada says AI undermines the creative process

At Cannes, director Koji Fukada says AI undermines the ...

Speaking at Cannes, the "Nagi Notes" director warned that AI-generated art may c...

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The Red Jewel of Saitama: A Gourmet Escape into the World of the Amarin Strawberry

The Red Jewel of Saitama: A Gourmet Escape into the Wor...

There is a specific kind of magic found in the Japanese countryside during the w...

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Nagoya’s Samurai-Era Craftmanship: A Foodie’s Guide to Enjoy Aichi’s Fermented Cuisine

Nagoya’s Samurai-Era Craftmanship: A Foodie’s Guide to ...

Why Nagoya Is a Paradise for Fermentation Lovers Nagoya is sometimes described a...

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Goto, Fukue: Where the Last Samurai Castle Meets the Ocean

Goto, Fukue: Where the Last Samurai Castle Meets the Ocean

Discover Fukue Island: A Hidden Gem of Japanese History and Serenity The Goto Is...