Apr 3

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. 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 […]


Mar 6

By Vlad Baranenko (Saitama-ken, 2000-02) for JQ magazine. Photos by JYP Entertainment, Sarah Waxberg. On February 20, the sensational K-pop group TWICE lit up UBS Arena for the second of three sold-out performances in Belmont, New York. The eight members in attendance, along with backup dancers and a live band, transformed the 19,000-seater into a party […]


Mar 2

JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York – Akira Yamaoka, ‘The Ozu Diaries,’ ‘Kiki’ 4K IMAX

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. Stay warm this winter with some hot local events, from showcases that will transport you to another time and place, a clutch of debut screenings, and live events you won’t want to […]


Feb 3

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.  Stay warm this winter with some hot local events, from live showcases that will transport you to another time and place, a clutch of wide release screenings, and a live K-pop performance you […]


Jan 5

JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York – ‘Lupin the IIIrd the Movie: The Immortal Bloodline,’ NieR:Orchestra Concert, ‘All You Need Is Kill’

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.  Start the new year right by heading down to your local concert venue, cinema, or arts center for some fantastic new year’s fare. Whether you enjoy movies, travel, or orchestral performances, treat yourself […]


Dec 7

JQ Magazine: Cirque du Soleil’s ‘LUZIA’ a South of the Border-Tinged Dream Come True

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. Photos by Matt Beard & Anne Colliard. Under the White Big Top at Atlantic Station, a glowing disc becomes moon and sun, hummingbirds vault through moving hoops, and a sudden downpour sketches patterns […]


Nov 30

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.  With Thanksgiving (and the hopes of sensible eating) now just a memory, we turn to colder weather, falling snow, and the new year to come. Fortunately for Japanese culture fans, December is just as […]


Nov 19

JQ Magazine: ‘Angel’s Egg’ 4K Restoration: A Reverie Reborn in Dolby Cinema

By JQ magazine editor Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for JQ magazine. Justin has written about Japanese arts and entertainment for JETAA since 2005. For more of his articles, click here.  Mamoru Oshii’s Angel’s Egg is one of those films that people talk about in a lowered voice, as if it were a mystery that might vanish if confronted too directly. It is a […]


Oct 11

JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York – ‘100 Meters,’ New York Comic-Con, ‘Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc’

BBy 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.  As the summer days fade into fall colors, the weeks ahead are shaping up with these exciting events, ready to be enjoyed all through Halloween. This month’s highlights include: Wednesday, October 8, 7:00 p.m. […]


Aug 30

JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York – Sushi-Con, ‘Yukio Mishima’s KINKAKUJI,’ ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle’

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.  As the summer winds fade into fall colors, the weeks ahead are shaping up with these exciting events, ready to be enjoyed after Labor Day. This month’s highlights include: Opens Friday, September 5 LINDA […]


Aug 30

JQ Magazine: JQ&A with vtuber Takanashi Kiara on hololive English 3rd Concert -All for One-

By Chang-Hyun Choi for JQ magazine. Photos courtesy of COVER Corp. Last week hololive production returned to New York City, featuring showcases of their world-renowned virtual talents or “vtubers,” who combine VR/AR technologies with a wide range of online and in-person experiences, such as streaming, music, fan meetings, concerts, and much more.   In NYC, these vtubers captivated thousands […]


Jul 24

JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York – ‘Shin Godzilla’ in 4K, Anime NYC, hololive at Radio City

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 both cutting-edge and classic anime, this month offers a diverse trio of […]


Jul 3

JQ Magazine: JQ&A with Rock Heroine LiSA on Her Debut North American Tour

By Chang-Hyun Choi for JQ magazine. Interpretation assistance by Miyuki W. Myrthil. Photos by Esther JY Kim. Known for her powerful vocals and electric performances, anisong and J-pop global sensation LiSA kicked off her first-ever North American Another Great Day tour in New York City with two sold-out concerts at Terminal 5 on June 18-19, followed […]


Jun 29

JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York – JAPAN CUTS, ‘JUJUTSU KAISEN,’ ‘Jamie Allan’s Amaze’

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 the outdoor fireworks, enjoy some summer events in the cool indoors, whether it’s taking in North America’s largest annual Japanese film festival, checking out a Kurosawa or Studio Ghibli classic, or enjoying a […]


May 26

JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York – ‘DAN DA DAN: EVIL EYE,’ LiSA, George Takei

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 warm spring, it’s finally starting to feel like summer. Enjoy some seasonal events this month that celebrate the best of both fine and pop art. This month’s highlights include:  Monday, June […]


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