JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — Bob James, Liberty City Anime Con, PLAY NYC
By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe–shi, 2001-02). Justin has written about Japanese arts and entertainment for JETAA since 2005. For more of his articles, click here. In the dog days of summer, it’s best to escape the heat in a place that’s cozy and cool. For those into Japan-related cultural events, this month offers a diverse selection of film premieres […]
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — Ghibli Fest, JAPAN CUTS, One OK Rock
By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe–shi, 2001-02). Justin has written about Japanese arts and entertainment for JETAA since 2005. For more of his articles, click here. Before and after the outdoor fireworks, enjoy some summer events in the cool indoors, whether it’s catching one of the dozens of films premiering at Japan Society’s annual festival, or enjoying anything from interpretative […]
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — AnimeNEXT, Mr. Big, ‘My Neighbor Totoro’
By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe–shi, 2001-02). Justin has written about Japanese arts and entertainment for JETAA since 2005. For more of his articles, click here. After an unusually chilly spring, it’s finally starting to feel like summer. Enjoy some seasonal events this month that celebrate the best of both fine art and pop art. This month’s highlights include: June […]
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — ‘Your Name,’ Miyavi, Charan-Po-Rantan
By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe–shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his Japanese culture page here for related stories. Spring has sprung in the Big Apple, and that means one thing: a new season of sounds, colors, and spectacular performing arts to match the blossoming sakura trees throughout the city. This month’s highlights include: Now playing Your Name Landmark Sunshine Cinema, 143 […]
JQ Magazine: Music Review — ‘Time to Play’
By Rashaad Jorden (Yamagata-ken, 2008-10) for JQ magazine. A former head of the JETAA Philadelphia Sub-Chapter, Rashaad is a graduate of Leeds Beckett University with a master’s degree in responsible tourism management. For more on his life abroad and enthusiasm for taiko drumming, visit his blog at www.gettingpounded.wordpress.com. “J-pop meets jazz.” What does that really mean? These words […]
Meredith Hodges-Boos (2003-2005 SHS ALT, Ehime-ken) and her husband Greg (2003-2005, JHS, Yoshida-cho) miss Japan. This homesickness is one of her greatest impetuses to write. She has completed eight novels, including two children’s books for her new daughter, Kyrie Alice. Addicted to manga and anime for almost twenty years, she hides her otaku-ness well. Yet her […]
Books — Culture — Film/DVD — Food — Music — Theater Tedaldi, Justin (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) Book: Importing Diversity, by David McConnell Culture: Natsukashii in New York Culture: Rakugo Film: The Glorious Life of Sachiko Hanai Film: Memoirs of a Geisha Music: Cornelius Music: Hiromi at the Blue Note Music: Loudness Music: PuffyAmiYumi Music: Puccini’s […]