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Contemporary Culture

The contemporary culture of Japan is one of its most successful exports to the rest of the world. Below, discover the different subtopics of Japanese contemporary culture, from manga through to hip hop.

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Gogatsu Ningyo2

Quick Read | Gogatsu Ningyō & Hina - the century-old craft of doll making

Introduction to Screening of Drive my Car by Dr. Becca Voelcker Square tile

Recorded Event | Introduction to Screening of ‘Drive my Car’ by Dr. Becca Voelcker

Online Manga Masterclass Inking Manga Patterns with Kubo Kiriko Square tile

Recorded Event | Masterclass: Inking Manga Patterns with Kubo Kiriko

Online Manga Masterclass Develop a Manga Storyboard with Kubo Kiriko Square tile

Recorded Event | Masterclass: Develop a Manga Storyboard with Kubo Kiriko

Dogs Square tile

Story | Dogs and Japanese Cultures

WIRED UK x Urasawa Naoki Artist Square tile

Recorded Event | WIRED UK in conversation with Manga Artist, Urasawa Naoki

Hagio Moto x Furukawa Asako on Manga Square tile

Recorded Event | Hagio Moto x Furukawa Asako - on Manga

Tagame Gengoroh on Manga Square tile

Recorded Event | In Conversation with Japanese Manga Artist Tagame Gengoroh and Haba Yoshitaka

Anime in Fukushima Square tile

Quick Read | Anime in Fukushima