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

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

Online Manga Masterclass Inking Manga Patterns with Kubo Kiriko Square tile

Recorded Events | Masterclass: Inking Manga Patterns with Kubo Kiriko

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

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

Dogs Square tile

Stories | Dogs and Japanese Cultures

WIRED UK x Urasawa Naoki Artist Square tile

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

Hagio Moto x Furukawa Asako on Manga Square tile

Recorded Events | Hagio Moto x Furukawa Asako - on Manga

Tagame Gengoroh on Manga Square tile

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

Anime in Fukushima Square tile

Quick Reads | Anime in Fukushima