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Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008

RE:VIEW MUSIC

The Ventures: still rocking after 50 years

By PHILIP BRASOR

In Japan, Don Wilson's band popularized the electric guitar and outsold The Beatles — twofold. And they're not done yet...

Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008

PERFORMING ARTS

Nihon buyo dancers pass on their culture

Two young talents take to the stage at the National Theater

By REI SASAGUCHI

As far back as elementary school, Yukari Hatori, now age 34, dreamed of becoming a nihon buyo (Japanese dance) performer. ...

Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008

RE:VIEW MUSIC

Mad about deke-deke-deke

By PHILIP BRASOR

The Ventures' 1962 trip to Japan sparked the "eleki boom." Thousands of young men bought electric guitars and taught themselves ...

Friday, Aug. 1, 2008

FILM

"City of Men"

Not quite heavenly

By GIOVANNI FAZIO

"City Of God," from 2003, still stands up as one of the best films of the decade. Its story of ...

Friday, Aug. 1, 2008

FILM

"Yami no Kodomotachi"

It's more than 'Lolita' and too hot to handle

By MARK SCHILLING

In our anything-goes age, pedophilia remains one subject that makes everyone from film industry executives to ordinary fans nervous, to ...

Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008

ART

Making art out of Article 9

By EDAN CORKILL

Perhaps there are two types of Japanese people: those who stay in Japan, and those who leave for foreign shores. ...

Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008

BOOK

Japan politics in the 'short 20th century'

By FLORIAN COULMAS

The new language of translated films

By DONALD RICHIE

Friday, Aug. 1, 2008

MUSIC

From Flash to Nash to getting trashed by Tricky

Our scribes at the Fuji Rock Festival in Naeba grabbed a quick chat with some of the most anticipated acts ...

Friday, Aug. 1, 2008

FILM

"Love in the Time of Cholera"

Bitten by a crazy disease called love

By KAORI SHOJI

It's easy to fall in love with a novel by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, but certain obstacles stand in the way ...

Otakool

A new guide to Japanese manga, anime and otaku culture

Stan Lee's marvelous manga plans

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Friday, Aug. 1, 2008

MUSIC

Finding the edge at Fuji

Thursday, July 31, 2008

ART

You can always buy your way in

By EDAN CORKILL

Thursday, July 31, 2008

RE:VIEW FILM

Who are you calling 'Mummy's boy'?

By GEORGE HADLEY-GARCIA

Sunday, July 27, 2008

BOOKS

Space and the city: experimenting in Japan

By STEVE FINBOW

Sunday, July 27, 2008

BOOKS

Zeami's notes: appreciating blossoming performances

By DONALD RICHIE

Friday, July 25, 2008

MUSIC

CD REVIEW

Various "Post Flag"

By JAMES HADFIELD

Friday, July 25, 2008

FILM

"Kung Fu Panda"

Flabby is the new cool

By KAORI SHOJI

Friday, July 25, 2008

MUSIC

Death Set put Japan on the agenda

By SHAWN DESPRES

Friday, July 25, 2008

MUSIC

CD REVIEW

Primal Scream "Beautiful Future"

By JEFF RICHARDS

Friday, July 25, 2008

FILM

"Summer Palace"

Love will tear us apart

By GIOVANNI FAZIO


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