When Buddhism was introduced to Japan in the sixth century, extensive temple construction using highly accomplished woodworking skills got underway. 1945; for some, it may be the end, but for…
Review of Spirited Away – Persisting on the lack of limitations in animation, animated film writers tend to incorporate elaborate architectural settings as the backdrop of the story influenced by…
Kimi no nawa garnered critical and commercial acclaim when it was released in 2016 because of its relatable themes in the story told through an immersive film experience. The anime…
About the Architects and SANAA Japanese architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa, are the founding partners of the firm SANAA (Sejima and Nishizawa and Associates) in 1995. The structures designed…
A well-regarded literary figure in contemporary Japanese literature, Jun’ichiro Tanizaki’s work juxtaposes notions of Japanese and Western tradition. Other common themes of his writings range from sexuality to domestic dynamics…
You’ve probably heard of him or at least seen or read one of his works if you’re a manga or anime fan. If you recall, Disney’s Lion King was rumored…
“I have a dream that architecture can bring something to contemporary society. Architecture is how people meet in space.” In a bold world, Kazuyo Sejima whispered her way through subtlety…
Japanese anime is a journey through the futuristic megacities and urban centers, presenting quintessential experiences with the magic of spaces. The architecture of the in-betweens, the memories of the elements,…
‘In Praise of Shadows’ written by Junichiro Tanizaki and translated into English by Thomas J. Harper and Edward G. Seidensticker is a vintage classic, one that is as elegantly and…
Oneness and clarity All around us is attractively clear. Can easily identify particular things through enticing sources. There are many errors and the tests are hidden behind the only result…
The onset of a global pandemic has certainly helped accelerate the large-scale implementation of certain ideas and concepts about sustainable living. However, it has brought forth a set of fresh…
Portraying his life and desires, Royal Pavilion was an escape home for King George IV, where he could gamble and indulge in his other passions such as music and women. …