Keyword: season of japan
In his first feature documentary, Erik Shirai combines his Japanese heritage with cinematic storytelling.
On the heels of a nuclear disaster, Japan is spearheading the movement toward sustainable technology.
Japanese Kyogen is a rare form of classic theater that lends itself well to modern interpretation while still maintaining its 600 year-old spirit.
At the opening of Asia Society New York's Season of Japan and Kamakura exhibit, Ambassador Caroline Kennedy participated in a traditional Japanese ceremony.
Deputy Foreign Minister Shinsuke Sugiyama, who appeared on Wednesday at Asia Society, also explained why China's economic slowdown is "not good for anybody."
Recently released photographs from the New York Public Library show a Japan in the midst of rapid modernization.
The British musician, who died on Sunday, was notable for his enthusiasm for the Asian country's culture.
