Japan Archives: 03/2024

Toshiko Akiyoshi- the inventor of modern Japanese jazz

Toshiko Akiyoshi: the inventor of modern Japanese jazz

“That was my role, to portray my heritage within jazz.”

Mar 29, 2024

Sonatine - Takeshi Kitano - 1993

Takeshi Kitano’s ‘Sonatine’ and the sheer imperative of a holiday

Getting away from it all.

Mar 29, 2024

'Tokyo-Ga'- Wim Wenders' first love letter to Tokyo, Japan and Yasujiro Ozu - 1985

‘Tokyo-Ga’: Wim Wenders’ first love letter to Tokyo, Japan and Yasujirō Ozu

Exploring the work and city of his “master”.

Mar 28, 2024

Vinyl - Vinyl Pressing - General - Music - 2024

Why are Japanese vinyl pressings so sought after?

Do they really sound better?

Mar 13, 2024