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Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the history of Japan continues with a video in which we talk about the bushido - Samurai code of honour, the way of the warrior and ask if the Japanese nobility actually adhered to it, bringing up examples from the Shogunate and Imperial era, as well as discussing the most famous incident that became almost synonymous with the concept of bushido took place - the 47 Ronin.

a href= https://www.agsa.sa.gov.au/ target= _blank The Art Gallery of South Australia /a today unveils the AGSA 500 publication, a landmark book t

With a name that translates to “sheep literature,” you have to be putting out some of the most incredible indie music out there. And that is exactly what Hitsujibungaku (羊文学) has been doing.  Formed in 2011 by five high school freshmen, they began by covering songs of Japanese rock bands like chatmonchy, GO!GO!7188 and Sambomaster....

“Falling Into Place” uses a swelling musical score and gorgeous art, bordering on experimental, to flex its animation muscles to the audiences advantage.

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Guillermo del Toros Pinocchio won the Best Motion Picture – Animated award in the 80th Golden Globe Awards on Tuesday. Inu-Oh, Masaaki Yuasas musical...

Screening features live biwa performance by Yukihiro Goto

Masaaki Yuasas musical anime feature nominated in Best Motion Picture – Animated category

Home video release includes English dub // GKIDS announced on Wednesday that it will release Inu-Oh, Masaaki Yuasas musical anime feature film of Hideo Furukawas...

By David Yamaguchi For The North American Post On Friday, August 12, the Consul General of Japan in Seattle hosted a reception for the Japanese Studies program at the University of Washington, Department of Asian Languages & Literature. The gathering notably highlighted the work of Washin Kai, a volunteer group affiliated with the program’s classical On Friday, August 12, the Consul General of Japan in Seattle hosted a reception for the Japanese Studies program at the University of Washing...