Japanese Literature Rewards No One
In a dim reflection of Japan’s rootless young people in 2025, the coveted literary awards, Akutagawa and Naoki, awarded … no one.
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Newly Translated Mishima Work, ‘Star’, Offers Insight into His Pop Culture Persona
Posthumous work by celebrated Japanese author Yukio Mishima, Star, explores how celebrities struggle with their own lack of authenticity.
Selling Japan: How Much Is a Nation’s Culture Worth?
Via the billion-dollar Cool Japan Fund Inc, Japan is aiming to become one of the world's dominant culture forces. But can a national culture be commodified so easily?