The New York Times – Film:
The premise for Chie Hayakawa’s film, “Plan 75,” is shocking: a government push to euthanize the elderly. In a rapidly aging society, some also wonder: Is the movie prescient?
Category: Japan
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Book Review: ‘The Twilight World,’ by Werner Herzog
The New York Times – Film:
In “The Twilight World,” the filmmaker Werner Herzog vividly reconstructs the personal war of Hiroo Onoda, who stayed in the jungle for years after World War II ended.
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Japanese Pitcher Roki Sasaki Aims for Another Perfect Game
The New York Times – Sports:
The Japanese phenom is expected to start Sunday, with a streak of 52 consecutive retired batters on the line.
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Japan Still Closed to Most Travelers, Despite Asia Reopening
The New York Times – Travel:
Countries across region are reopening borders to tourists, but Japan continues to turn them away. And the country is not rushing to change things.
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Stream These Three Great Documentaries
The New York Times – Film:
This month’s nonfiction picks include a surprising look at a World War II veteran and a fresh dive into footage shot during the first year of Putin’s presidency.
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‘Drive My Car’ Oscar Is a Slow-Burn Return for Japan’s Cinema
The New York Times – Film:
But some of the same qualities that made the film popular overseas have led to a cooler reception domestically.
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At 83, a Japanese Master Still Makes Martial Arts Gear by Hand
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Kiichiro Ito spends his days creating uniforms for kendo, an ancient form of fencing.
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In Jewelry, Broken Can Be Beautiful
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Kintsugi, the Japanese art of mending pottery, has inspired designers around the world.
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‘The Cherry Bushido’ Review: That Fighting Spirit
The New York Times – Film:
Japanese nationalism and religious faith fuel a battle in the spirit realm in this awkward martial-arts fantasy.