Pink Lady & Jeff
DVD REVIEW Before there was Puffy AmiYumi, there was… PINK LADY…… AND JEFF by Lyle Sylvander Few Japanese pop groups have matched the success of the pop duo Pink Lady. In 1976, Mitsuyo Nemoto and...
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Justin’s Japan: Interview with Video Games Live Icon Tommy Tallarico
See Tommy Tallarico with Video Games Live at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark Dec. 29 and 30. (Videogameslive.com) By JQ magazine’s Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for...
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National AJET’s “Life After JET”: Beth Nicholls
National AJET shares former JET participants’ experiences – and a little advice – with current JETs in their new monthly interview, Life After JET. Contact lifeafterjet [at] ajet.net to be featured in...
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Justin’s Japan: Q&A with Paul Gilbert of Mr. Big
Paul Gilbert of Mr. Big. (William Hames) By JQ magazine’s Justin Tedaldi (CIR Kobe-shi, 2001-02) for Examiner.com. Visit his page here to subscribe for free alerts on newly published stories. A...
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Justin’s Japan: Interview with Jason Michael Paul on The Legend of Zelda:...
“My company produced and promoted the 25th Anniversary concerts. It was truly an honor to do this for Nintendo. We worked very closely with series composer Koji Kondo and his team to create the best of...
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JQ Magazine: JQ&A with Producer Jeron Moore on ‘The Legend of Zelda: Symphony...
Producer Jeron Moore on Symphony of the Goddesses: “We cater to all ages. You’ve got to remember that Zelda is 27 years old now. We’re seeing fans spanning three generations buying tickets to the...
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【RocketNews24】Why does the fifty yen coin have a hole? And other fun facts...
Posted by Michelle Lynn Dinh (Shimane-ken, Chibu-mura, 2010–13), editor and writer for RocketNews24. The following article was written by Master Blaster, writing team for RocketNews24, a Japan-based...
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JQ Magazine: JQ&A with Manga Translator Zack Davisson on Shigeru Mizuki
“All of JET is fond memories for me. I loved it. Kansai was the perfect area. Nara, Osaka, and Kyoto were all in easy reach so I had the best of everything. I lived in ancient and traditional Japan,...
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JQ Magazine: Manga Review — ‘Showa 1926-1939: A History of Japan’
“If you enjoy or are interested in manga, history and yokai, or if you appreciate excellent works such as Barefoot Gen and Maus, then Showa 1926-1939: A History of Japan and the rest of the series is a...
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JQ Magazine: Manga Review — ‘Showa 1939-1944: A History of Japan’
“Showa is an enjoyable book to read, and this volume in particular will appeal to those interested in World War II and comprehensible narratives of the political and military intrigue of the time.”...
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WIT Life #280: 2014年の現代用語
WIT Life is a periodic series written by professional Writer/Interpreter/Translator Stacy Smith (Kumamoto-ken CIR, 2000-03). She starts her day by watching Fujisankei’s newscast in Japanese, and here...
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JQ Magazine: Manga Review — ‘Showa 1944-1953: A History of Japan’
“If you enjoy or are interested in manga and history, or if you appreciate such excellent works as Maus, Persepolis or Barefoot Gen, then this series is a must-read.” (Drawn and Quarterly) By Julio...
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JQ Magazine: Book Review — ‘Yurei: The Japanese Ghost’
“If you like reading about mythology and supernatural horror around the world, or if you enjoy Japan’s unique brand of horror from such films as The Ring and The Grudge, then Yurei: The Japanese Ghost...
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JQ Magazine: Manga Review — ‘Showa 1953-1989: A History of Japan’
“Shigeru Mizuki has led a full life of hardship and wonder. At the time of this book’s publication, he is 93 and still bringing laughter to many through his enormous body of award-winning work, which...
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JQ Magazine: Manga Review — ‘Shigeru Mizuki’s Hitler’
“Hitler is successful at educating us about the danger posed by people who can ride the waves of pain, fear, and anger in others to bring them crashing down onto the world.” (Drawn and Quarterly) By...
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JQ Magazine: Manga Review — ‘The Birth of Kitaro’
“If you enjoy jaunts into the fun and mysterious realm of comics and mythology, don’t hesitate to pick up this affordable volume that offers a perfect introduction to a series that has captivated the...
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JQ Magazine: Manga Review — ‘Kitaro Meets Nurarihyon’
“If you are a lover of the weird or irreverent comedy mixed with supernatural horror, manga, and Japanese folklore-inspired fiction, then find the spiritual world portal of your choice to get your...
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JETAA Chapter Beat for April 2017
Ryan Hata (Tottori-ken, 2014-Present) AJET National Council Director of Alumni Relations: Ryan is in his second year on the AJET National Council and first as the Director of Alumni Relations. He works...
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JQ Magazine: Manga Review — ‘Kitaro and the Great Tanuki War’
“The Great Tanuki War stands apart from the other Kitaro volumes because in this adventure, the stakes are higher than anything you’ve ever seen.” (Drawn and Quarterly) By Julio Perez Jr. (Kyoto-shi,...
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