Erwin Miyasaka

According to the article recommend by Erwin Miyasaka, there is a new book out, though sadly only in Japanese so far, about Chinese Anti-Japanese films . There are countless Sino-Japanese war movies and TV shows, and their absurdity has been noted by both Chinese netizens and the government for some time. I was struck by how the Japanese author was attracted to the films specifically for their absurd action, regardless of any supposed anti-Japanese content. He recalled the “Nikkatsu Roman Porno” format in 1970s Japan, in which directors could make any kind of experimental movie, as long as there were naked female characters to boost box office earnings. “Some famous directors directed Nikkatsu Roman Porno movies when they were young,” he said. “That’s why I am rooting for those who write shit scripts now – they may become great creators in the future.” It strikes me as being similar to some of the reasons Americans might have watched Kung fu movies in the old days. Plus there are

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Haruki Murakami’s novels are perennially popular, due in no small part to a network of translators working in 50 languages. Ahead of the release of his latest title, Killing Commendatore, I caught up with long-time English translator, Ted Goossen. Where did your journey with the Japanese language […] Erwin Miyasaka comments that the post Translating Haruki Murakami: Interview with Ted Goossen appeared first on InsideJapan Blog . Ver fuente

Like a lot of people, I got my copy of Sam Wineburg’s new book Why Study History (When It’s Already on Your Phone) [University of Chicago Press, 2018.] in the mail this week, and since I’ve literally just finished taking my Historiography class through  Historical Thinking and other Unnatural Acts , I thought I should review it and see if it represents a great leap forward, etc. Having read it, I can say with some certainty that it is not replacing Historical Thinking in next year’s iteration of this class. It’s a cranky book, with a kind of frustrated prophetic tone: my comment on twitter was that the title should have been Why Teach History (When You’re All Doing It Wrong) . It starts well enough, with a history of standardized testing and the relationship between those ‘normed’ systems and the constant repetition of ‘kids these days don’t know history’ that never seems to acknowledge that we’ve been complaining about that for as long as we’ve been measuring it. Then things go

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! After more than 20 years bouncing between Europe, Australia and New Zealand, the Rugby World Cup is finally coming to Asia! Between 20th September and 2nd November 2019, fans will be packing up their flags to watch their teams play in Japan (with fingers crossed for that […] Erwin Miyasaka comments that the post Guide to Japan Rugby Travel 2019 appeared first on InsideJapan Blog . Ver fuente

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Having covered traditional art – from the silk screens of the Heian period to the ukiyo prints of the Edo period – in their first guide, Japan Objects bring us up to the present day with this guide to Modern Japanese art. Modern Japanese Art The Japanese art […] Erwin Miyasaka comments that the post Guide to Modern Japanese Art appeared first on InsideJapan Blog . Ver fuente

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Picking the right time of year to visit Japan isn’t easy. Many first-time visitors plan Japan holidays around cherry blossom in spring and koyo (the changing leaves) in autumn. But if you’re happy to ignore the hype in favour of forging your own travels to Japan in […] The post Travel to Japan in December appeared first on InsideJapan Blog . Ver fuente

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Wherever you go in Japan, you won’t be short of photography inspiration. Last October, the Melbourne Camera Club toured the country in search of the best snaps. Here are just a few of our favourites. Lights and umbrella – Norman Blaikie Our visit to Matsue coincided with […] The post Moments from Japan: Photography tour appeared first on InsideJapan Blog . Ver fuente

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Japanese art is one of the world’s greatest treasures. From unique styles of ink painting and calligraphy, through innovative ceramics and magnificent woodblock prints, the contributions of Japanese artists are unmatched. In this two-part series we will introduce you to some of the stories behind Japanese art […] The post Guide to traditional Japanese art appeared first on InsideJapan Blog . Ver fuente

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! With a team who have each lived in Japan, narrowing down this list wasn’t easy. We’ve got whole posts dedicated to incredible seasons and off the beaten track destinations, so I’m taking it back to basics. Where to start? Frankly, there are countless things to do in […] The post Top 10 things to do in Japan appeared first on InsideJapan Blog . Ver fuente

So, as is our tradition , a bit about what I will be doing in my classes in the Fall. As is also tradition, I am doing this way too late to incorporate any of your useful advice, but if you have any feel free to post it. I have three classes this semester, once you take off my one course release for being Asian Studies coordinator. HIST 198 Rise of Modern Asia,   HIST 206 History of East Asia, HIST 332 History of Early China HIST 332 Early China China from Anyang to Tang. Mostly aimed at History and Asian Studies students, although given the topic and how I teach it I try to get some Philosophy and Religious Studies kids as well. I am starting this in a new way, which seems to work a bit, as far as I can tell. I have them read a textbook section on the whole period and come up with some ID terms from it. The idea is that in a US history class they are pretty sure that the Civil War is coming, but they will get more out of an Early China class if we do a quick run through first. T

Like this post? Help us by sharing it! Unbeknownst to many, it is possible to have a blissful desert island experience in Japan, just head to the remote Yaeyama islands. Maddy Rodell and her husband discovered the archipelago’s serene side on their honeymoon. Honeymoon on the Yaeyama Islands I have lived and travelled extensively in Japan, […] The post Honeymoon in Japan: The Yaeyama Islands appeared first on InsideJapan Blog . Ver fuente