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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

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This documentary, directed by Steven Okazaki, follows the life and work of actor Toshiro Mifune.

Mifune Doc Details Legendary Career

Ali Hassan, Contributing Writer November 21, 2016
One of the greatest acting legends to have come out of Japan finally gets his time to shine in "Mifune: The Last Samurai."
A Noh theater Hawk costume, re-envisioned by Simon Starling, in the Japan Societys exhibition “At Twilight.”

‘At Twilight’ Brings Beauty From Complex Culture

Thomas Miritello, Contributing Writer October 19, 2016
In a delightfully intricate and curiosity-provoking new exhibit at the Japan Society, Simon Starling's "At Twilight" blends Japanese Noh theater with a variety of other cultural phenomena.
“Sweet Bean” is a new Japanese drama film directed by Naomi Kawase.

‘Sweet Bean,’ From Japan, Is Slow Yet Satisfying

Carter Glace, Staff Writer March 25, 2016
"Sweet Bean", the new film from Japanese director Naomi Kawase, focuses on the relationship between a bakery owner and the elderly woman he hires.
“Celebrating the Art of Japan” brings together a massive collection of Japanese art, covering many statues, paintings and poems that span centuries of Japanese history.

Two worlds meet at Met

Carter Glace, Staff Writer October 26, 2015
Two vastly different exhibits find common artistic ground in the Met's "Fashion and Virtue" and "Celebrating the Art of Japan." Explore how textiles changed from housework to hate-couture in this expansive gallery.
Japan deal cause for concern in US

Japan deal cause for concern in US

Max Schachere, Contributing Writer October 5, 2015
A new Japanese military bill could harm the United States more than it could help us.

Pamella Roland Spring/Summer 2015

Natalie Matejkova, Contributing Writer September 9, 2014

Led by the dramatic bang of a gong, the first model in a crème satin dress entered the runway between cherry blossom screens for Pamella Roland’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection. The...

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Documentary examines effects of nuclear impact

December 10, 2013
Funahashi’s latest documentary examines the horrific effects of the nuclear meltdown in Japan in the wake of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
US must facilitate talks between China and Japan over South China Sea islands

US must facilitate talks between China and Japan over South China Sea islands

December 2, 2013
The US and UN need to swiftly bring China and Japan to the negotiating table over the archipelago in the South China Sea before an increasingly assertive China responds to the dispute militarily.
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Discussion questions meaning of queer across borders

Kavish Harjai, Staff Writer October 23, 2013
Queer Japan was one of a series of discussions about the different meanings of the world queer in different countries.
Fukushima: past failure and future threat?

Fukushima: past failure and future threat?

September 5, 2013
The United States can either learn from Japan's nuclear reactor leaks or continue to ignore to dangerous repercussions of nuclear energy use.
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Chinese government uses island dispute to distract and unify

September 17, 2012
The massive amount of press that recent Chinese protests against Japanese claims to a local island dispute fuels nationalistic sentiment well distracting from more pressing political issues.