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Tag: Japan
The Housekeeper and the Professor – Yōko Ogawa
Yoko Ogawa’s “The Housekeeper and the Professor” is an enchanting story about the curious equations that can create a family.
The Best Anime Movies for Anime Month
For those who are new to Japanese anime, the best introduction may be watching an anime movie.
Mokke
An anime about two sisters and their encounters with supernatural creatures.
The Ultraman Symphony Concert: An Unlikely Fusion of Science Fiction and Classical Music
Since its debut back in 1966, Ultraman has become a popular Japanese pop culture phenomenon.
A Letter to Momo
From the creators of “Ghost in the Shell,” a wonderful anime about a girl coming to terms with the loss of her father.
Night Raid 1931
A refreshingly different series that combines history and politics with science fiction and anime action.
My Neighbor Totoro
My Neighbor Totoro tells the story of two young girls and their interactions with friendly forest spirits in rural postwar Japan.
Princess Mononoke
Princess Mononoke (“Mononoke-hime”) is a historical fantasy adventure film written and directed by anime legend Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli.
The Borrower Arrietty (aka The Secret World of Arrietty)
Arrietty is a 14-year-old female “Borrower” who is active, adventurous, and curious about the world around her.
Tokyo Magnitude 8.0: “The World is Broken”
This work of fiction surrounding the circumstances of a massive earthquake in Tokyo is based on tremendous amounts of research.
The Greatest Anime Christmas
Although it is estimated that less than 2% of Japan’s population is Christian, they have adopted many Western traditions. The Japanese are great lovers of festivals and celebrations, including Christmas. But in Japan, Christmas is more of a commercialized romantic holiday, kind of like Valentine’s Day. The main celebration revolves around Christmas Eve, when couples […]