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Traditional Japanese dance becomes UNESCO ‘intangible cultural heritage’
41 traditional Japanese dance routines have officially become part of UNESCO’s ‘intangible cultural heritage’ following a meeting in Morocco.
Japan earthquake heralds a catastrophic start to 2024
2024 in Japan has not got off to a good start; a massive earthquake has occurred in Ishikawa Prefecture followed by a fatal collision at Haneda airport.
Drive My Car film review: a Japanese character drama
This character centric story follows the lives of Yukuke and his new driver Misaki, a mysterious couple with troubled pasts. Find out more in my Drive My Car film review.
Japan wins multiple awards at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival
Japan and Japanese cinema had a good night at this years Cannes Film Festival, showcasing a host of films and picking up a number of awards.
Samurai Shifters film review: An alternate perspective of samurai
Samurai Shifters is a 2019 Japanese film directed by Inudo Isshin. I take a look at this alternate samurai narrative with my film review.
Japanese artistry on display at the Ashmolean museum Oxford
Amongst the countless exhibits of the Ashmolean museum Oxford, you’ll find a collection of Japanese artifacts dedicated to Japanese art and design.