From 17th century author Ihara Saikaku’s stories to Murakami’s queer characters, that reveal the author as a staunch ally, ...

In Japan, calligraphy is more than just writing—it’s an art form that requires patience, focus, and respect for tradition.

No British novelist has had more opportunity to perfect the state-of-the-nation novel than Jonathan Coe. Since his breakthrough, What A Carve Up!, in 1994, Coe has produced a succession of satirical ...

You might think that a novelist who works in more than one language would want language itself to become conceptual, ...

Now that summer has loosened its torrid grip, a trip to this outdoor museum in the western Tokyo suburbs is a perfect way to ...

When artistic director and composer Rhiannon Giddens brought her idea of a musical project built around the American railroad to the Grammy Award–winning musical ensemble, Silkroad, she was met with ...

When life gets tough, we tackle grids for good reason. They offer a singular combination of erudition and escape.

The events of World War II impacted countless millions, but learning the truth about them can depend on a handful of people ...

The following input draws from our research on women’s prisons in Japan as well as Japan’s “hostage justice” system. Based on ...

Human Rights Watch appreciates the opportunity to submit information about the treatment of imprisoned women in Japan. This is in response to your ...

PlayStation fans are convinced that a new Sony ad confirms another game showcase on the 30th anniversary of the release of the PlayStation 1.