Japanese Culture
Poet sisters Marie Mariya and Megumi Moriyama spoke at Tokyo's Setagaya Literary Museum about their back-translation of Arthur Waley's English version of 'The Tale of Genji,' drawing over 100 attendees. They shared touching memories of meeting Donald Keene and his passion for the work. The event ties into an ongoing exhibition on Keene's legacy.
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Despite the rapidly shrinking number of blademakers in Japan, katana swords are gaining a new generation of fans, particularly younger women, fueled by pop culture influences. Video games and anime are driving this resurgence.
January 08, 2026 22:19