Tag: japan
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The strange phenomena of Japan’s KitKats
In a lockdown that feels never-ending, with memories of precedented times fading with each passing day, I think we are all craving the chance to once again travel and experience something different to the routine everyday. While this certainly isn’t easy, all is not lost, as we can still fill the more recent gaps in…
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Reimagining tradition: Dolls (2002)
Ethereal cinematography, perfectly wistful, and heartbreaking story telling. Dolls takes the tender stories of traditional Japanese bunraku puppet theatre, and transforms them into something just as emotive for a modern audience. Director Takeshi Kitano preserves the theatrical, but translates the tales into visually stunning cinema, allowing a wider audience to appreciate the lore of Japan.…
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Akira: shattering the status quo frame by frame
The revolutionary 1988 film Akira is a cult classic for a reason. It introduced the West to the true potential of Japan’s animation, and undoubtedly influenced film for years to come. Based on the Akira series by Katsuhiro Otomo, Akira is a cyberpunk teen fantasy set in the post apocalyptic Neo Tokyo, 31 years after…
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Convenience Store Woman: the societal norms we don’t care to challenge
In a world where we have, and continue to break down the walls of convention, Convenience Store Woman looks at the societal norms the majority don’t care to change. Full of rare worldly insight, this book captures the moments we sometimes overlook. Like a magnifying glass on society, Convenience Store Woman offers a deadpan commentary…
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