Who Matters? Sexual Assault and Inadequate Police Response in Japan
They will never catch the man. But that police report mattered. Women matter. Their safety matters. Procedure matters. Their stories matter. Their dignity matters. Though you would not have known…
Catch the Earliest Cherry Blossoms in “Flowers by Naked”
Who knew a digital Hanami (Cherry Blossom viewing) could be such a mystical experience? “Flowers by Naked” is a magical digital art show put on by the creative team Naked that celebrates the arrival…
ZEPPIN(絶品) #3/WACHOSHOKU(和朝食) Japanese Breakfast Rules!
We were served a delicious meal (和朝食) of hot rice, cold broiled salmon, assorted pickles, sweet egg, dried seaweed and hot miso soup. I thought it was delicious. JSRC editor,…
Samurai Fashion in New York City Until March 25th 2017
Samurais are usually known for their honor code, ever wonder what their fashion code was ? It turns out, they had just as elaborate a fashion code when it comes…
Zeppin(絶品) #2/The Eyeglass Frames Of Sabae. Looking ahead to a better Japan?
One small city in the heart of Japan produces 96% of all glass frames in Japan and 20% of the world's eyeglass frames, including high-end brands you'd never think were…
グローバルポップグループ「NOW UNITED」 ⽇本代表メンバーを！ (応募締切2⽉23⽇）
新しいグローバルのポップグループ「NOW UNITED」は既存のグループとは異なり、踊りや歌だけ ではなく、リアルタイムでグループの⾳楽や私⽣活にアクセスできるようになるのが⼀つの特徴です。 若者が如何に熱意のある演技ができるのかがオーディションのポイントとなります。「⽇本の⾊鮮や かでスケールの⼤きい⾳楽と踊りの世界が⼤好きで、今回のグローバルグループにもその要素を取り ⼊れることがとても⼤切だと思いました。踊れて歌えるのはもちろんのこと、それ以上に世界を舞台 に⽇本を代表できるタレントを求めています。」とサイモン・フラーもコメントしております。
Ladies of Japan: Last chance to be “The New Spice girl!” or World Idol! Apply By February 23rd!
Simon Fuller is in the midst of putting together a global pop group, the first of its kind in the world, and he is looking for talented members to join…
Heal Your Expat Heart: Find Your Element Workshops Next Class March 15th
If you feel like you’re on someone else’s path, feel creatively blocked, are bored with your current job, and remain unsure about whether you are maximizing your potential and/or whether…
The Great White Woman Is Here to Save Japanese Men
Hey, Asian guys! You’re hot! Don’t you feel better now. As a reward here is an unasked for smooch from a white woman—for free. She’s even blonde! Feel better now?…
Some parting words from Yakuza movie icon Takakura Ken on yakuza films, his favourite movies, and acting
But I think that the reason the general public identified with the roles I played, was that they were struck by my stance as a man who unrelentingly stands up…