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Many years ago, I remember reading a piece on a now-defunct pop culture website that rhapsodized about the underrated brilliance of The Last Samurai by Helen DeWitt. At the time, the book was out of ...

I just rewatched this scene, so I remember it well. This genre is called Shima-uta. It’s an Amami Shoto song, from the ...

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The pioneering street artist Rammellzee, who emerged from New York's graffiti culture, is the subject of his first European retrospective.

The Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture features a samurai collection among its many other art exhibits to enjoy this spring ...

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Many have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, ...

In Japanese culture, fire represents both destruction and renewal ... His flames cleanse the world of evil while signifying his unwavering spirit. Bushido, the samurai code of honor, underpins Rengoku ...

If you've ever dreamed of stepping into a samurai epic, Ghost of Tsushima is basically a love letter to classic samurai cinema. Specifically, it borrows heavily from the works of Akira Kurosawa ...

From fierce samurai warriors to mystical dragons and religious symbols ... Both his legs are decked out in intricate designs inspired by Japanese culture, making them just as striking as his massive ...