The New York Times – Music:
The Japanese band that emerged in the late 1960s was known for its rumbling rhythms and ear-shredding feedback — but almost nothing was known about its leader, Takashi Mizutani.
Category: Japan
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Antonio Inoki, Japanese Wrestler and Improbable Diplomat, Dies at 79
The New York Times – Sports:
After gaining fame for an odd 1976 bout with Muhammad Ali, he became a politician and globe-traveling broker of peace.
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Language Apps and Technology to Help You Navigate Asia
The New York Times – Travel:
While you may not master every language ahead of a multistop tour through Asia, these apps and digital tools can help you get by (and maybe make you some friends).
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Major Covid Holdouts in Asia Drop Border Restrictions
The New York Times – Travel:
Hong Kong, Taiwan and Japan have relaxed their pandemic rules, as they look to bolster their economies and play catch-up with much of the world.
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Real Madrid a Great Test for Celtic’s Champions League Model
The New York Times – Sports:
Under its well-traveled Australian coach, the Scottish champion has become a gateway to Europe for Japanese players, and a model for clubs trying to punch above their financial weight.
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Japan Celebrates 150 Years of Baseball
The New York Times – Sports:
Japan is celebrating the sport’s introduction there in 1872. The living descendants of the American teacher who took the game to Tokyo only learned of his role in 2000.
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Designers From Around the World Use
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Designers from around the world find inspiration in traditional garment making in their quest to eliminate fabric waste.
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Colorful, Unexpected Jams That Aren’t Just a Condiment
The New York Times – T Magazine:
Plus a survey of Japanese interiors and more from T’s cultural compendium.
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Issey Miyake, Japanese Fashion Designer, Dies at 84
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
He was known for his innovative origami-like designs, creating skirts, dresses and trousers with prisms of unfolding shapes.