Japan
Hong Kong engages arts and cultural institutions across the globe
The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority will sign MOUs with 21 institutions and present an array of events as part…
Hong Kong forges stronghold with 21 arts and cultural institutions
The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority will sign Memoranda of Understandings with global institutions including the V&A and Tate.
Yoko Ono sued over fashion copyright
Yoko Ono is being sued by Brooklyn designer Haleh Nematzadeh for allegedly stealing her fashion designs.
Japan reopens kabuki theatre with high-tech makeover
Thousands of people gathered in Tokyo to celebrate the reopening of the Kabukiza Theatre.
Japan prints the world’s smallest book
Japan has broken the Guinness World Record for the world’s smallest book, creating a book with pages the size of…
Japanese town wants underwear on David statue
Residents in a Japanese town are calling for underwear to be placed on a replica of Michelangelo’s David sculpture.
Japanese Literature awards split between generations
This year Japan's two highest literary honours were given to the oldest and youngest recipients.
Japan loses its most controversial director
Nagisa Oshima, Japan's most controversial director, has passed away from pneumonia at age 80.
Replica of Chinese calligraphy master discovered in Japan
A ten by four inch piece of paper covered in calligraphy is confirmed to be a replica of revered calligrapher…
Japanese artist fights tattoo discrimination
In Japan, tattoos are most commonly associated with the dark and dangerous criminal underworld, but one Japanese tattooist hopes to…