Contributed Article
This article, which digs deeper into the topic of the month, is written by a scholar or a researcher in and outside Japan on his or her thoughts on the topic.
2011.12. 1
New Trends in Japanese Cuisine Blossoming Overseas
Before the unprecedented boom in Japanese cuisine, about 85% of Japanese-style restaurants were sushi restaurants run by non-Japanese, and today Japanese food is becoming even more popular overseas, with a constantly expanding array of choices. We asked professionals in the food business about the changes in Japanese cuisine abroad.
2011.9.15
A Review of the Yokohama Triennale Exhibition by Vincent Noce
What should a Parisian art critic see during his visit to Yokohama in mid-August? A Review of the Yokohama Triennale Exhibition by Vincent Noce, art reporter and critic for the French newspaper Libération.
2011.8. 1
"Tondo, Ichimiya, Kuzoku, Hip-Hop and Film": The Streets of Manila and Yamanashi Overlap
Rap in Tondo 2 is a project to support young people in the poor areas and conflict-affected regions in the Philippines. Artists from Japan, the Philippines, France and Germany work together on the project with the goal of reaching out as many youngsters as possible.
2011.6. 1
Seeing Yaponiya (Japan) Through the Eyes of a Volunteer
Some people didn't seem to understand that we were handing out food for free and asked us how much we charged. In Minamisoma City, we worked together with a group of sumo wrestlers.
2011.5. 1
Why Japanese Novels Are Popular in South Korea―Publishing Environments in Japan and South Korea
Why is Korean literature given very few chances of release in Japan? Most Japanese publishers that I asked gave the same answer: they don't sell. In Korea, on the other hand, Japanese books are published one after another because they do sell. Publishing is a business; the publication of translated books depends on whether they will sell or not.
2011.4. 1
The Car That Carries the Future of the Japanese Language--The New Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT）
Any delays past the deadline will not be allowed. There mustn't be a single defective product. Quality and performance must be guaranteed.... The never-ending journey of the Center for Japanese-Language Testing continues.
2011.3. 1
"Butoh―The Great Spirit" Russian Tour
"Butoh started to gain international attention as early as the 1980s, but in recent years Japan's avant-garde dance form is generating a new wave of interest in the world." After "Butoh--The Great Spirit," a tour program which introduced Tatsumi Hijikata's Butoh through stage performances, photo exhibitions, workshops and film screenings in two Russian cities, Takashi Morita writes on the reception of Butoh in the country.
2011.2. 1
Petals Swirling in the Shimmering Rainbow: Animated films in Vietnam today and the memories of director Satoshi Kon
Vietnamese animation director Huynh Vinh Son was invited to Japan by the Japan Foundation. He contributed this article that summarizes the current state of animated films in Vietnam, and a short screenplay which he wrote as a tribute to Director Kon, who passed away on August 24, 2010.
2010.12.15
Museum of Archaeology Kaman-Kalehöyük: Excavation Strengthens Ties between Countries
The Museum of Archaeology Kaman-Kalehöyük in Turkey doesn't just display artifacts found at the site. It also serves as an institution for research and practice in the preservation and restoration of artifacts from archaeological sites and performs a leading role in enlightening the public on archaeology.
2010.11. 1
On the Occasion of the Manga Exhibition: Japanese Manga Since 2000
To me, a lover of manga since childhood, Japanese manga has inspired my dreams and hopes. We were at an impressionable age, fretting about school entrance exams and feeling insecure about the future, so the Japanese manga really encouraged us to stay positive...
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