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Yomu in Japan: Nagano Edition

As I mentioned last time, I’m no longer in Tokyo.I’ve since moved to Nagano prefecture! At this point I’m closer to Japan’s northern shores than the southern ones,…

Umai Yomu Anime Blog

Apr 18, 2020 • Subscribe

Yomu in Japan: Tourist Edition

So in addition to cherry blossom viewing, which was pretty much the bulk of my tourist activities in Tokyo a few weeks ago, I’ve some other pictures that…

Umai Yomu Anime Blog

Apr 8, 2020 • Subscribe

Yomu in Japan: Cherry Blossom Edition

So on March 13th I took a one-way flight to Japan, and have been here since. I went through some brief training, made some friends, and have seen…

Umai Yomu Anime Blog

Mar 26, 2020 • Subscribe

Yomu in Japan: Summer Break (Kamikochi Edition)

Rounding off the trip, we visited Kamikochi, a beautiful area containing hotels, campgrounds, hiking trails, a nice lake, and just stunning views. You can click on images to…

Umai Yomu Anime Blog

Aug 15, 2020 • Subscribe

Yomu in Japan: Summer Break (Magome Edition)

After Iida City, we traveled towards Kiso City.On the way, we stopped at this beautiful small post town, Magome. Post theme:

Umai Yomu Anime Blog

Aug 10, 2020 • Subscribe

Yomu in Japan: Summer Break (Matsumoto City Edition)

After the Chuo Alps, we went straight to Matsumoto City.It’s one of the bigger cities in the prefecture. I believe Matsumoto City also has the liveliest night life…

Umai Yomu Anime Blog

Aug 14, 2020 • Subscribe

Yomu in Japan: Summer Break (Chuo Alps Edition)

From Kiso City we headed towards Matsumoto.On the way, we visited the Chuo Alps, also called Senjōjiki Cirque. Basically, you take a gondola up some 3000 meters or…

Umai Yomu Anime Blog

Aug 13, 2020 • Subscribe

Yomu in Japan: Summer Break (Iida City Edition)

Well, summer break isn’t over yet.But I’ve just got back from a week of travelling throughout Nagano! Also summer break is just a little over 2 weeks, as…

Umai Yomu Anime Blog

Aug 9, 2020 • Subscribe

Yomu in Japan: Summer Break (Kiso City Edition)

After stopping at Magome, we arrived at Kiso City. It’s a beautiful little city tucked in between a small valley with a river running through it. Because the…

Umai Yomu Anime Blog

Aug 12, 2020 • Subscribe

Explore Japan Through Anime - Cultural Tourism Festival at Expo 2025

If you can get to the 2025 Expo Osaka-Kansai between Wednesday 30th, April to Friday 2nd May 2025 you'll want to check out the Cool Japan Sh...

Otaku News - World Edition

Apr 26, 2025 • Subscribe

5 Cultural Activities to Try in Japan

Learn more about Japanese culture by trying out any of these traditional workshops.

GaijinPot

Aug 23, 2023 • Subscribe

How Sakura Blossoms Gained Cultural Significance in Japan

The sakura (cherry blossom) is practically synonymous with Japan. Here's a deeper look at the history of this fascinating flower's popularity

Unseen Japan

Apr 17, 2022 • Subscribe

Slow Loop – Episode 10 – Cultural Festival Filled with Fish

Episode impressions of Slow Loop Episode 10 as the cultural festival is finally here, and Hiyori’s class decides on a class activity. Of course, it involves fishing and…

Chikorita157's Anime Blog

Mar 12, 2022 • Subscribe

Slow Loop

Korea Independent Animation Festival 2022 in Japan

A look at the films and talks that will be screened online at the Korea Independent Animation Festival 2022 – available to viewers in Japan

Genkinahito

May 9, 2022 • Subscribe

Mirai

Korea Independent Animation Festival 2023 in Japan

A look at the films and talks that will be screened online at the Korea Independent Animation Festival 2023 – available to viewers in Japan

Genkinahito

Apr 12, 2023 • Subscribe

Remain in Twilight (2021) review [Camera Japan Festival]

“Matsui delivers another masterpiece that will long linger in the spectator’s mind.”

psycho-cinematography

Sep 26, 2021 • Subscribe

Cultural Realm

Welcome to the Cultural Realm! 🌏✨ I’m thrilled to introduce a new series here on my blog, Cultural Realm, where we’ll explore the rich and fascinating traditions, stories,…

Myska's Reviews

Jan 2, 2025 • Subscribe

Cultural Connectivity and the Sustainability of Korea–Japan Cooperation

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Asia-Pacific Journal: Japan Focus

19 days ago • Subscribe

Shrieking In The Rain (2021) review [Camera Japan Festival]

“A narrative that does everything well, but lacks the emotional punch to make the experience unforgettable.”

psycho-cinematography

Jul 20, 2023 • Subscribe

Bocchi the Rock – Episode 10 – The Cultural Festival Dilemma and Kikuri’s Band

Episode impressions of Bocchi the Rock Episode 10 as hints of a poster asking for performances at the cultural festival, will Hitori take the offer? Unfortunately, the answer…

Chikorita157's Anime Blog

Dec 11, 2022 • Subscribe

Hyper Japan Festival, London 2022

For three days in late July, Battersea Park in London England was taken over by Japan. I’m talking about the Hyper Japan Festival, of course! Going strong since…

Beneath the Tangles

Sep 7, 2022 • Subscribe

Hyper Japan Festival 2025 Details

The good folks from Japanese Cultural Festival Hyper Japan have just sent us details for their next London event. They'll be running from Fr...

Otaku News - World Edition

Feb 26, 2025 • Subscribe

Yomu Reads More Fan Mail

You know, it’s been a while since I’ve read some of my fan mail.It’s just been piling up. I really do feel guilty about not responding.I’ve actually just…

Umai Yomu Anime Blog

Dec 3, 2020 • Subscribe

Considering Cultural Rootlessness

I have a bad habit. A sin, if you will, to confess. I envy people from “old” countries. As a history nerd, I read about Europe, China, Japan…

Japan Powered

Jun 28, 2020 • Subscribe

Life of Mariko in Kabukicho (2023) review [Camera Japan Festival]

Katayama and Uchida does not merely offer a glance at the relational drama that hides behind the neon-lit night-life and pleasure district, but also delivers a narrative that…

psycho-cinematography

Oct 9, 2023 • Subscribe

Ripples (2023) review [Camera Japan Festival]

With her quirky sense of humor, she delivers one of the most illuminating explorations of the effect the gap between the imaginary equilibrium of the ego and the…

psycho-cinematography

Oct 16, 2023 • Subscribe

Bushido (2024) review [Camera Japan Festival]

Kazuya Shiraishi proves that the frame of the samurai and the Edo society can still be utilized to deliver refreshing narratives.

psycho-cinematography

Sep 30, 2024 • Subscribe

Closet (2020) review [Camera Japan Festival]

“A filmic piece that will not only induce a forlorn feeling in its spectators but also invite them to deeply question their own interpersonal functioning.”

psycho-cinematography

Oct 3, 2021 • Subscribe

Hyper Japan Festival London 2022 Details

The good folks from Hyper Japan have sent us details of their festival for this year. Set to run from Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th July 2022, ...

Otaku News - World Edition

Jun 14, 2022 • Subscribe

Alivehoon (2022) review [Camera Japan Festival]

Shimoyama hits all the common beats of the sports-genre, but succeeds in elevating his exploration of the art of drifting by framing the battling cars in an exciting…

psycho-cinematography

Sep 20, 2022 • Subscribe

Suntory at Hyper Japan Festival 2025

The good folks from Hyper Japan Festival have sent us details of their main event for the year. This summer Japanese beverage giants Suntor...

Otaku News - World Edition

Jun 21, 2025 • Subscribe

Special - Japan Cuts Film Festival 2024

  Table of Contents Hello everyone, Once again this year, the Heroic Purgatory podcast is covering the Japan Cuts 2024 film…

Heroic Purgatory

Jul 21, 2024 • Subscribe

Japan Cuts 2018 Film Festival at the Japan Society

This past few weeks I  volunteered for the Japan Society Film Department’s annual Japan Cuts film festival, which screens a host of new Japanese blockbusters, avant-garde films, and…

踊る猿life is kyōgen

Aug 3, 2018 • Subscribe

How The Fuji TV Scandal Became a Cultural Reckoning For Japan

The Nakai Masahiro/Fuji TV scandal feels like the most impactful media scandal in decades in Japan. What set it apart?

Unseen Japan

Mar 30, 2025 • Subscribe

Scandal

Five cultural experiences you must have in Toyama

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! When The Telegraph journalist, Gemma Knight-Gilani, saw our Hidden Zen trip, she was so excited by the itinerary, it became…

InsideJapan Blog

Nov 20, 2024 • Subscribe

Japan Life Update: School Edition

So I was going to write another list post about random tidbits you maybe didn’t know about Japan schools, but first I figured I’d give an update on…

Umai Yomu Anime Blog

Jun 14, 2020 • Subscribe

Cultural Impact of: HETALIA

Hello and welcome back to Otaku Thursday! Today we’re going to be throwing back to a phenomenon that swept the otaku nation. I’m talking about none other than:…

We be bloggin'

Jan 21, 2021 • Subscribe

Hetalia Axis Powers

29 Life Lessons Before 29 (4+ Years in Japan Edition)

It’s that time of year again: the annual birthday post! However, instead of writing a completely brand new idea, I thought that this year I could revisit my…

IGIRISUJEN (AGAIN)

Jul 31, 2022 • Subscribe

Prior Convictions (2022) review [Camera Japan Festival]

“A very relevant exploration of the fact that the criminal act is, in many cases, born from an antagonistic relation between the subject and the Other.”

psycho-cinematography

Sep 23, 2022 • Subscribe

Tea Friends (2023) review [Camera Japan festival]

Sotoyama investigates, in a very touching way, the radical discordance between the societal field and the elderly subject.

psycho-cinematography

Oct 3, 2023 • Subscribe

Between Us (2021) review [Camera Japan Festival]

“A great narrative that celebrates the energetic art of Japanese drumming in pleasing way.”

psycho-cinematography

Sep 30, 2021 • Subscribe

Riverside Mukolitta (2022) review [Camera Japan Festival]

A highly touching narrative about re-finding social life.

psycho-cinematography

Sep 29, 2022 • Subscribe

Nagi’s Island (2022) review [Camera Japan Festival]

The power of Nagasawa’s narrative does not simply lie in the engaging emotional rhythm, as dictated by the musical decorations, but in the genuineness that oozes from every…

psycho-cinematography

Sep 26, 2022 • Subscribe

Bad City (2022) review [Camera Japan Festival]

Sonamura delivers everything one expects from an action-thriller.

psycho-cinematography

Oct 2, 2022 • Subscribe

Animation During the Cultural Revolution

The dark years of Chinese animation.

Animation Obsessive

Apr 21, 2023 • Subscribe

Is This Heaven? (2023) review [Camera Japan Festival]

An experimental narrative that gives the idea of wandering spirits a fresh and whimsical spin

psycho-cinematography

Oct 1, 2023 • Subscribe

Afternoon Angler’s club (2023) Review [Camera Japan Festival]

Hideo Jojo’s heartwarming tale of subjective growth and salt-water fishing is a pleasant watch.

psycho-cinematography

Oct 3, 2024 • Subscribe

Interview with Ilya Kuvshinov [Japan Tours Festival 2023]

The post Interview with Ilya Kuvshinov [Japan Tours Festival 2023] appeared first on Full Frontal.

Full Frontal

Jul 12, 2023 • Subscribe

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

The Box Man (2024) review [Camera Japan Festival]

An incredible satisfying cinematic experience, one that enthrals the spectator from start to finish

psycho-cinematography

Oct 7, 2024 • Subscribe