ArtsJP vol.10

Special Supplements / ArtsJP vol.10 Feb 25, 2026

Step into the world of Toei Studios Kyoto, where Japan’s samurai period dramas are made

by Maiko Muraoka

The Uzumasa district of Kyoto is iconic in the history of Japanese cinema as a key filming location for jidaigeki (period dramas). Many renowned works in this genre have been produced here. “Rashomon,” the highly influential 1950 classic directed by Akira Kurosawa, is a peak example ...

Special Supplements / ArtsJP vol.10 Feb 25, 2026

Information: New Ways to Engage Art and Pop Culture

Immerse yourself in the world of the globally popular manga and anime “Attack on Titan” in the hometown of its creator. Experience Japan’s most iconic artworks through digital technology. Embrace the creativity of tanka and Japanese illustrations and let them move you. At these events ...