Yaesu Indeed: Why a Central Tokyo District is Named After "Shogun" Character
One famous Tokyo place name which sounds Japanese, looks Japanese, and should well be Japanese, actually has its origins a Shogun character.
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- May 14
- 9 min
Inheriting the Narrative: Bringing Japanese Benshi (Silent Film Narration) to the Modern Age
The lights dim, leaving a single spotlight illuminating the man standing just to the side of the screen. It is your first time ever...
- Apr 19
- 19 min
Paper City (2021): An Interview with Film Director Adrian Francis
Walking the peaceful backstreets of Japan’s capital, you would never imagine that only a few generations ago, the city was ablaze after...
- Mar 11
- 5 min
The Five-Minute Guide to the Eras of Modern Japan
You're all packed up, passports safely stowed (double, triple-checked), and your flight to Tokyo awaits. While it can be easy to get lost...
- Nov 29, 2023
- 2 min
Hatagaya | Japanese Place Name Etymology
Hatagaya's name originates from a story of the legendary Heian period samurai Minamoto no Yoshiie, who lived from 1039 to 1106.
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