New Mexico denies film incentive application on ‘Rust’ movie after fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
Producers of the western movie “Rust” may have to forgo a robust economic incentive as…
How an Oscar-winning filmmaker helped a small-town art theater in Ohio land a big grant
When the Little Art Theatre set out to land a $100,000 grant to fund a…
Is home life in Japan that different from your home country?
I can still remember stepping off the plane when I arrived in Japan some years…
Actor Willem Dafoe named Venice Biennale’s theatre director
U.S. actor Willem Dafoe has been appointed artistic director of Venice Biennale's theatre department, organisers…
Lifestyle illness: Finding a medical professional in Japan
This series is an exploration of my own experiences as a person living in Japan…
‘Sleep tourism’ promises the trip of your dreams. Beyond the hype plus 5 tips for a holiday at home
Imagine arriving at your hotel after a long flight and being greeted by your own…
10 great quirky museums to beat the Japan rainy season blues
The rainy season is underway in Japan, and it’s pretty much the least popular time of year…
Tokyo fashion subculture: Akira, AI and a new world
In this series, we will be exploring all the fashion subcultures that have made Japan…
Secret unstaffed hot spring in Japan will make you feel like you’ve been spirited away
In Japan, June 26 is Rotenburo Day (Open-air Bath Day), due to the double meanings in the…