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Three years ago, Sean Ono Lennon became intrigued by the possibility of expanding the message of ¡°Happy Xmas (War Is Over),¡± the 1971 protest song by his parents, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, through a narrative film. The resulting work is the 11-minute film ¡°War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko,¡± directed by Dave Mullins.
CULTURE
Mar 7, 2024
How Sean Ono Lennon helped his parents send a message
To keep their legacy relevant for a new generation, he worked on the short ¡°War Is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko.¡± Now it¡¯s up for an Oscar.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Oct 13, 2022
Unraveling one of rock¡¯s deepest mysteries: Les Rallizes Denudes
The Japanese band that emerged in the late 1960s was known for its rumbling rhythms and ear-shredding feedback ¡ª but almost nothing was known about its leader, Takashi Mizutani.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Feb 2, 2022
Behind Neil Young vs. Spotify, a fraught relationship with musicians
In the past, many musicians have spoken out over what they see as the unfairness of the streaming model overall.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Dec 16, 2021
Bruce Springsteen sells music catalog in massive deal
The deal gives Sony ownership of Springsteen¡¯s entire collection ¡ª one of the biggest transactions ever struck for a single artist¡¯s body of work.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Feb 23, 2021
Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen: The latest podcast duo
Former President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen are liberal icons, vacationing friends and rhapsodists about the dreams and travails of everyday Americans.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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