How Japanese anime draws on religious traditions to explore themes of destiny, sacrifice and the struggle between desire and duty
I have spent years studying and teaching Japanese anime, exploring how its narratives intertwine with cultural, philosophical and religious traditions. One of the most compelling aspects of Japanese ...
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Strength in swordsmanship: Why these Filipinas study samurai
With more women drawn to the samurai practice, Filipinas of different ages and backgrounds find focus, discipline, and a ‘more courageous version’ of themselves in this 600-year-old martial arts ...
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Step Into the Ring: SUMO Enters Its Final Weeks at The Public Theater
David Shih, Ahmad Kamal, Red Concepción , Scott Keiji Takeda, Michael Hisamoto, and Earl T. Kim. Photo by Emma Zordan Sumo is ...
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Where Art & Nature Intersect: LongHouse Reserve, An Interview with Director Carrie Rebora Barratt
LongHouse Reserve, located at 133 Hands Creek Road in East Hampton, is a staple of the unique Hamptons community. It is open ...
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It is not the size of the man but of his heart and spirit in “SUMO”
A look into the larger world of sumo is what playwright Lisa Sanaye Dring puts before us in her new play "SUMO," at the ...
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‘Demon Slayer’ in Japan: 3 real-life places that inspired the anime
The global hit anime “Demon Slayer” (known in Japan as “Kimetsu no Yaiba”) is approaching its conclusion. The final story arc ...