Tag Archives: Japanese culture

Fun Link Friday: Lego Great Wave

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Paula

Are you a fan of art? Of LEGOs? LEGO art? I think we all are. Which is why it was so cool this amazing piece from Jumpei Mitsui, Japan’s only certified professional LEGO builder (did not know that was a … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, fun links | Tagged early modern, early modern Japan, fun link friday, Hokusai, Japanese culture, LEGO, legos, modern art, ukiyo-e | Leave a comment

Fun Link Friday: Kimono Craft Past & Present

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Paula

Without a doubt, one of Japan’s most iconic symbols is the kimono. A recent Atlas Obscura article highlighted Chiso, one particular kimono-producing company in Kyoto that has purportedly been in business since 1555. Dedicated to hand-crafted, artisanal details, Chiso’s workshop only … Continue reading →

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Japan and East Asian Studies Podcasts

Posted on February 24, 2021 by Paula

Let’s face it, there are a ton of podcasts out there on Japanese language, culture, history, current events, and Japan in general. Few of us have the time to dig through them all and sort out what’s what. The subgenres … Continue reading →

Posted in graduate school, main posts, study tools, undergraduate | Tagged audio, interviews, Japan, Japanese culture, Japanese history, japanese studies, media, podcasts, publications, research | 2 Comments

Fun Link Friday: Snow Monkey Relaxation

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Paula

Are you feeling the weight of winter? Wishing there was a way to relax a bit and just hang? While many of us can’t travel to Japan right now, we can still appreciate those who are coping better with winter … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Exporting Japanese Aesthetics: Evolution from Tradition to Cool Japan

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Paula

Exporting Japanese Aesthetics:Evolution from Tradition to Cool Japan EDITED BY TETS KIMURA & JENNIFER ANNE HARRIS Exporting Japanese Aesthetics brings together historical and contemporary case studies addressing the evolution of international impacts and influences of Japanese culture and aesthetics. The volume … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Supernatural Cats

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Paula

Are obsessions with cute cats and cat pics global across time and space? An article from September 2020 by Zack Davisson that appeared in Smithsonian Magazine takes a look at this phenomenon in Japan, at least, and explores the appearance … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Masterful kiri-e designs by Masayo Fukuda

Posted on August 7, 2020 by Paula

In past Fun Link Fridays we’ve featured some cool paper artistry, from pop-up designs and intricate cranes to moving paper sculptures. Today’s feature is next-level kiri-e (paper cutting) by Masayo Fukuda, who has over 25 years of experience making cut-outs that … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japan Society, Digital Producer

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Paula

Location: New York, New York Sector: Non Profit Experience: Mid Career Position description Join our team at this exciting time as our new President and CEO reintroduces Japan Society for the global era in our second century with plans for … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Amabie sweets

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Paula

Amidst the regular pandemic news over the last weeks, there have been numerous reports related to Japan centered on amabie アマビエ, a supernatural, mermaid-like creature from Japanese folklore. Although amabie only appears in one text from 1846 (and thus was probably … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Masculinity and Body Weight in Japan

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Paula

Masculinity and Body Weight in Japan: Grappling with Metabolic Syndrome By Genaro Castro-Vázquez Drawing on the concept of the somatic self, Castro-Vázquez explores how Japanese men think about, express and interpret their experiences concerning bodyweight control. Based on an extensive … Continue reading →

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