J-Talent Competition
With travel restrictions still up even for our state borders, the prospect of flying overseas is…
Japan
The Early Cases of Akechi Kogoro by Edogawa Rampo Part Three
We discuss The Dwarf by Edogawa Rampo. Closing out the collection, this grim tale takes us…
The Early Cases of Akechi Kogoro by Edogawa Rampo Part Two
We discuss The Black Hand Gang, and The Ghost by Edogawa Rampo, as part of the…
The Early Cases of Akechi Kogoro by Edogawa Rampo Part One
We discuss The Case of the Murder on D. Hill by Edogawa Rampo, as part of…
Japan Supernatural
Need a date night idea or just want to get in touch with your cultured side?…
Losing Linda, Winning Sui Zhen
Following 2016’s Secretly Susan, and a couple of stints composing music for exhibitions at the NSW…
Sip of Sake
East meets West in 'Don't Spill The Sake!', a recently launched talk show on YouTube where guests…
The Weekly Wrap – 31st May 2019
Rounding up the week of news Nick Parmeter ran through the current stories hitting the headlines:…
Reiwa: The new era of Japan
The end of April 2019 marks the end of the Heisei ‘Achieving Peace’ era and the…
Japanese Film Festival: Passion and Obsession
Spring is once again upon us. As the winter chill fades and the flowers bloom we…
Cherry Blossoms are Blossoming and There’s a Festival to Celebrate
The winter chill is ebbing away, the sun’s staying up a little longer and the days…
The Architecture behind Anime
Architecture in Anime blended lines with fantasy and reality, transforming worlds with hybrid buildings and attracting…