20 Short Animation Films by 20 Millennials from Japan [Doors Open 2019] A diverse and lively compilation of animation techniques and fascinating stories created by a new generation of 20 animators from the Tokyo University of the Arts, Graduate School … Continue reading →
20 Works of Japanese Cinema
20 Local Mascots in Japan 1. Miraitowa & Someity Miraitowa (left) and Someity (right) are the official mascots of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. They were designed by artist Ryo Taniguchi. Someity was inspired by cherry blossoms, a symbol of … Continue reading →
20 Sound Effects in Japanese Manga (1) バッ (BA!): FWOOSHA number of crows suddenly take flight in surprise (2) スパン (SUPAN): SHPAThe samurai’s sword slices through a bandit. (3) ビシィッ (BISHI-!): HWANG Throwing a ball with power (4) こっそり (KOSSORI): … Continue reading →
20 Local Foods in Japan 1. Kasutera Kasutera (Castella) is a sponge cake made from flour, eggs and sugar, and is said to have been introduced to Japan from Castile, Portugal in the 16th Century via Nagasaki. However, it is … Continue reading →
