Soft Power Japan — From Cool Japan to Cold Japan
Asia Society -- Jun 22
University of Oxford researcher Warren A. Stanislaus explains how the elements of “coldness” of Japanese pop culture, manga, anime, and games were disassembled and reassembled into grime music and, in turn, empowered the marginalized youth in the U.K. Stanislaus discussed the creation of a platform to make “Cold Japan” a source of soft power.
Jesper Koll, chair of policy committee at Asia Society Japan, moderated the program.
Survey shows nearsightedness occuring early among schoolchildren
NHK - Jun 24
A Japanese government survey shows that nearsightedness is starting to occur at an early age, affecting 6th-graders at the same level as adults.
If you move to Japan… you’ll be stuck here permanently
Cash Jordan - Jun 23
Japan is so different from what most Americans are used to that its very easy to get lost just by walking around.
Japan crowdfund for forest that inspired film
hurriyetdailynews.com - Jun 22
A Japanese city is launching a crowdfunding campaign to help preserve a special spot of woodland: The forest that inspired the animator of beloved movie “My Neighbour Totoro.”
Soft Power Japan — From Cool Japan to Cold Japan
Asia Society - Jun 22
University of Oxford researcher Warren A. Stanislaus explains how the elements of “coldness” of Japanese pop culture, manga, anime, and games were disassembled and reassembled into grime music and, in turn, empowered the marginalized youth in the U.K. Stanislaus discussed the creation of a platform to make “Cold Japan” a source of soft power.
Dark Side Of Manga and Anime Industry | Ask a Manga Artist
Japanese Comedian Meshida - Jun 22
Japan is famous among foreigners for anime and manga. Today I've invited my manga friend who worked as a manga artist for 10 years and asked him about the industry.
Record number of women pass career-track bureaucrat exams
NHK - Jun 20
A record number of women have passed this year's national civil servant exams in Japan to become career-track bureaucrats with the central government.
'The power of cannabis': Japan embraces CBD despite drug taboo
malaymail.com - Jun 17
With its zero-tolerance cannabis laws, deep social stigma against the drug and moves to tighten rules on consumption, Japan is no stoner's paradise.
How Europeans Tried to End Japan's Isolation
Kings and Generals - Jun 17
Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of Japan continues with an episode on how the Europeans tried to end the isolation of Japan during the late Age of Colonialism. We'll see how the Russians, French, Dutch and others attempted to open the country to trade, before the Americans under commodore Matthew Perry did it in 1854.
Japanese children allowed to talk again over lunch as Covid cases fall
The Guardian - Jun 15
After two years of eating in near-monastic silence, children in Japan have been given permission to chat to their classmates over lunch, as Covid cases in the country continue to fall.
Price hikes hit low-income households in Japan
NHK - Jun 15
The results of a new survey have revealed the extent to which rising prices are hurting low income households in Japan. Over half of those polled say they have been forced to cut back on the number of meals for their children.
Top 10 Scary Japanese Urban Legends That Will Curse You
MostAmazingTop10 - Jun 13
There are urban legends in every country. Japan, on the other hand, may be home to some of the most horrifying. From faceless ghosts that may play tricks on you to demons who may drag you to hell, let's talk about the Top 10 Scary Japanese Urban Legends That Will Curse You.
The Road To Osaka | Sengoku Jidai Episode 61
The Shogunate - Jun 13
Tension between Tokugawa Ieyasu and Toyotomi Hideyori is set to heat up and will soon lead to the total collapse of peace. The siege of Osaka castle is on the horizon.
