CURRENT Reborn-Art Festival: ‘Texture of Life’ A Tohoku community gets a new lease of life By JOHN L. TRAN CONTRIBUTING WRITER Read more Kohei Nawa's "White Deer (Oshika)" © REBORN-ART FESTIVAL More Deep Dives Filter CategoriesFilter - AllCommunityCultureHistoryLifeNewsSports Reborn-Art Festival: ‘Texture of Life’ AUGUST 11, 2019 Can curated works of art help a Tohoku community affected by... A weekend in Yokohama: An instant attraction AUGUST 10, 2019 Get your fill in Yokohama, home to Chinatown and Cup Noodles Chindonya:The beat goes on AUGUST 4, 2019 A dedicated band of performers is fighting to keep a traditional... Makoto Shinkai weathers the storm JULY 28, 2019 How criticism of the anime director’s 2016 blockbuster inspired his latest... Cicadas, symbols of the Japanese summer JULY 25, 2019 From classic literature to anime, seasonal insects have special place in... 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Filter CategoriesFilter - AllCommunityCultureHistoryLifeNewsSports Reborn-Art Festival: ‘Texture of Life’ AUGUST 11, 2019 Can curated works of art help a Tohoku community affected by... A weekend in Yokohama: An instant attraction AUGUST 10, 2019 Get your fill in Yokohama, home to Chinatown and Cup Noodles Chindonya:The beat goes on AUGUST 4, 2019 A dedicated band of performers is fighting to keep a traditional... Makoto Shinkai weathers the storm JULY 28, 2019 How criticism of the anime director’s 2016 blockbuster inspired his latest... Cicadas, symbols of the Japanese summer JULY 25, 2019 From classic literature to anime, seasonal insects have special place in... A weekend in Kamaishi and Iwate: In recovery JULY 12, 2019 Educate yourself in natural disaster and don’t let the past discourage... Cosplay conquers the world JULY 5, 2019 The art of dressing up as characters from anime, manga, video... A weekend in Kumamoto: Under the volcano smoke JUNE 8, 2019 Kumamoto has a bittersweet relationship with its geology How to climb Mount Fuji: A comprehensive guide May 31, 2019 Japan’s tallest mountain is a challenge to remember, if properly prepared Taking the fall: Stunt training in Japan May 13, 2019 Trainer Chuck Johnson explains what it takes to get a piece... A weekend in Kobe: Beyond the beef May 11, 2019 The influence of foreign trade runs right through this major port... Defining Heisei: A look back at the past 30 years APRIL 29, 2019 A 12-part series counting down to the end of the Heisei... Heisei Icons: Influential figures from the Heisei Era APRIL 29, 2019 This series explores those who left their imprint along the way. BayStars get an upgrade: It’s a whole new ballgame APRIL 25, 2019 Yokohama's pro baseball team uses stadium to build sports community in... Bear essentials: Rilakkuma’s Netflix debut APRIL 14, 2019 A forthcoming animated series celebrates Rilakkuma’s lackadaisical ethos in all its... A weekend in Shizuoka: More than tea fields APRIL 13, 2019 Shizuoka is filled with rural gems secreted among the mountains Best in show: Japan’s biggest dog competition APRIL 10, 2019 Triumph goes hand in hand with heartbreak at prestigious event A weekend in Osaka: Feast in the nation’s kitchen MARCH 8, 2019 Kansai’s largest city is all about having a good time Heavy metal: Medieval swordplay in Tokyo FEBRUARY 21, 2019 Students at Castle Tintagel spend big to engage in armored duels Plastic fantastic: Japan’s soft vinyl toys FEBRUARY 10, 2019 Inspired by the monsters, robots and folklore of Japanese culture, creators... A weekend in Toyota: Where tech meets tradition FEBRUARY 9, 2019 Read our guide to the city to find out what to... Game for a laugh: Learning manzai comedy FEBRUARY 3, 2019 A Japan Times reporter tries his hand at writing and performing... The Todai Riots:1968-69 JANUARY 20, 2019 A photographer who documented the occupation of the University of Tokyo... The world of Japan’s cozy ‘snack bars’ (sunakku) JANUARY 13, 2019 Watering holes traditionally targeting male customers are changing to reflect the... A weekend in Oita: Head to the country JANUARY 12, 2019 From mountain caves to hot springs, Oita is where nature goes... Raking it in: Kumade ornamental talismans DECEMBER 28, 2018 Iconic seasonal ornaments reflect the fashions of ages past A weekend in Saitama: Coffee, temples and rafting DECEMBER 9, 2018 Although it’s within reach of Tokyo, Saitama is still off the... Top flight: Japan’s drone racers are go! DECEMBER 4, 2018 Japan’s virtual top guns attempt to get more and more people... Volunteers in action after child abuse case DECEMBER 3, 2018 Girl’s death sparks change in a society where such topics are... Pole position: Pole dancing sheds seedy image NOVEMBER 26, 2018 Participants drawn to artistic expression and healthy exercise A weekend in Sapporo: Crab, beer and gardens NOVEMBER 10, 2018 Famous for its snow, Sapporo still has much to offer in... Breaking down the barriers in Tokyo NOVEMBER 4, 2018 What is needed to create universal access for all at the... A weekend in Fukuoka: A city bursting with life OCTOBER 18, 2018 Kyushu’s compact seaside capital punches well above its weight Eternal saints: The art of self-preservation OCTOBER 14, 2018 Examining the extreme ritual behind the monks who spent years turning... Anpanman: The best thing since sliced bread? OCTOBER 11, 2018 Illustrator Takashi Yanase’s beaming cartoon character celebrates the 30th anniversary of... Dissecting the secrets of the legendary giant squid SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 Renowned zoologist and team shed new light on seldom-seen creature Hokusai: Examining his enduring allure SEPTEMBER 23, 2018 Hokusai’s thirst for new forms of expression and willingness to abandon... Danchi highlight Japan’s complex interculturalism SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 Aging public housing units juxtapose traditions of elderly Japanese with lifestyles... A weekend in Tokyo: Unrivaled energy … SEPTEMBER 12, 2018 Distraction awaits round every corner in Japan’s bustling capital Worn to be wild: Tokkōfuku combat uniforms SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 Tracing its origins back to the heady days of motorcycle gangs... Sharing a cup of Japanese tea with the world AUGUST 15, 2018 High-quality Japanese tea is world renowned, but without a new generation... Annual event has provided a century of thrills AUGUST 4, 2018 From 1915 until the present day, Koshien remains important... Sushi’s balancing act: Tradition vs adaptation JULY 26, 2018 Chefs aim for happy medium between old and new as shops... #AkiraWeek:A celebration of ‘Akira’ JULY 16, 2018 On the 30th Anniversary of the release of the anime The... Dual citizenship: Japan's “don’t ask” policy APRIL 19, 2018 Japan's Nationality Act asks young adults with multiple citizenships to choose... ‘Unagi’: On the slippery slope to extinction? JULY 23, 2016 Dwindling domestic population threatens a centuries-old tradition Fuji Rock Festival celebrates 20 years JULY 21, 2016 Masahiro Hidaka held the inaugural Fuji Rock Festival in 1997 close... Yesterday: The ‘Beatles typhoon' hit Japan JUNE 25, 2016 Fifty years ago this week, the Fab Four played some of... Agent Orange and Okinawa: the story so far APRIL 27, 2016 Five years after The Japan Times first revealed the usage of... Community: Sincerely, Little Nigeria MARCH 23, 2016 After five years of African community coverage, a reporter reflects,... Revisiting 3/11: Five years after the Tohoku quake March 11, 2016 On March 11, 2011, at 2:46 p.m., a magnitude-9.0 earthquake shook... Like some cat from Japan:A tribute to David Bowie JANUARY 14, 2016 The late David Bowie's appreciation of Japan and its culture was... Takashi Murakami:A reluctant homecoming NOVEMBER 19, 2015 Despite being one of Japan’s most famous artists, it has been... Shibuya crossings: An ambitious redevelopment NOVEMBER 14, 2015 Looking down from the 11th floor of Tokyo’s Hikarie skyscraper, the... Keiichi Tanaami:Hallucinating in print JAN 31, 2015 Haunted by the firebombing of Tokyo, Keiichi Tanaami channeled his garish,... Code + Culture: Part 2 Japan's internet artists JANUARY 10, 2015 They’re coding swarm robots and building machines that make graffiti, empathizing... Code + Culture: Part 1 Tech and creativity DECEMBER 6, 2014 Domestic media artists have been using programming code in recent years... Hello Kitty:Still fabulous at 40 NOVEMBER 1, 2014 To celebrate her 40th anniversary, The Japan Times looks at how... Cannabis:The fabric of Japan APRIL 19, 2014 An increasing number of states in the U.S. are easing restrictive...
