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With a fresh topic every month, we highlight different aspects of Japanese culture in New York.

Sweet and Romantic Treats From Japan

Here, we explore Japan's version of the Valentine's Day culture and give you some exciting gift ideas for your own Valentine's holiday...

Exclusive interviews with celebrities about their latest work and insights into Japanese culture.

Rinko Kikuchi

"I want to explore characters that are different from what I have done." Actress Rinko Kikuchi had her breakthrough role in the film Babel, and has had memorable performances i...

Cool and new happenings in New York and Japan.

Window's: Pleasant Barley Shochu from Kagoshima

The labels of the Window’s series feature beautiful illustrations by renowned Japanese artist, Ichiro Tsuruta, sure to catch your eyes. The ...

Hair Salon With Everything You Can Ask For

The newly opened Midtown salon, MiNGLE New York on 55th Street was developed through a collaboration between two of the top Jap anese hairsty...

Support Tohoku by Trying The Regional Sweets

Considering all that has been going on in the U.S. and around the world, it may be easy to forget about Japan’s Tohoku earthquake last March....

A Quirky, Romantic Comedy from American-Japanese Director

© 2010 Dream On Productions Cast Me If You Can (Wakiyaku Monogatari) is a light-hearted film that will put you in a cheerful mood. The quirky...

Our non-Japanese reporters try something new and Japanese.

Refine Your Rose Choice for a Successful St. Valentine’s Day

  When it comes to St. Valentine’s Day, the most popular gift from a man to a woman usually is a dozen roses. Ms. Kyoko Osawa, owner of Terry May Concept Flowers in Midtown...

Check previews of newly released Japanese films, DVDs and CDs, plus creator & artist interviews.
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A daring cross-border love story: Tokio Confidential

In his newest musical-play, composer Eric Schorr takes us on a sensual and mysterious journey through the entangled meanderings of love, conventions and prejudices.  When, in 1879...

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A clean, mild sake with a soft entry and a hint of blossoming flowers and apple flavor. It goes down smoothly, making it the ideal choice for a sake novice.