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ILLUSTRATION

A native of Washington state, Roger Dahl began contributing comics and editorial cartoons to The Japan Times in 1991.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Jan 26, 2026
¡®Zero Gravity¡¯ comes to an end, but Roger Dahl will keep drawing
The Japan Times¡¯ long-tenured cartoonist has kept busy over the past decades ¡ª and has plenty more projects on the horizon.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 15, 2022
Being you: The everyday art of Arthur Huang
What started as doodles on an early morning train commute led molecular biologist Arthur Huang to discover his artistic side.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Oct 1, 2019
Shaun Tan¡¯s glimmers of hope in somber times
Tan¡¯s imaginative worlds are usually a little dark, featuring dystopias, alienation, suffering, bureaucracy and monsters — but the camaraderie between family, friends and strangers lead to hope and happy endings.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jan 31, 2017
¡®The Work of Walter Crane: Book Design and Illustration¡¯
Feb. 4 ¡ª March 26
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Nov 29, 2016
Mirocomachiko: Creatures Tone
Dec.1-25
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Aug 2, 2016
¡®Louvre Museum Exhibition: Louvre No. 9 ¡ª Manga, the 9th Art¡¯
July 22-Sept. 25
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Mar 29, 2016
¡®Elegant Enigmas: The Art of Edward Gorey¡¯
April 2-May 15
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Feb 9, 2016
¡®Aubrey Beardsley and Japan¡¯
Feb. 6-March 27
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Feb 2, 2016
Japan¡¯s picture ID before World War II
Last year, the number of tourists coming into Japan outnumbered those going out for the first time in 45 years. In absolute terms, it may be the first time that tourism has properly taken off for this country, despite numerous attempts by various ministries and semi-official agencies over the years to...
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Nov 28, 2015
Mariya Suzuki: ¡®I like to draw the mundane moments that otherwise flit away¡¯
Coffee cup illustrator on sketching, picture books and distractions
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jul 28, 2015
Japan¡¯s clean aesthetic hid the ugly mess of war
Why would anybody want to go to war? For some of us it¡¯s incomprehensible. For others, there will be circumstances that make war justifiable ¡ª or even desirable.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jan 29, 2015
¡®Line in the Sand: Paul Davis¡¯
Social satire and ironic humor are the trademarks of British illustrator Paul Davis, whose characters are usually portrayed in scribbled lines and accompanied by handwritten phrases or dialog.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jan 15, 2015
Offbeat satire that finds the bizarre in the banal
Sometimes the pen really is mightier than the sword ¡ª not only when it is deployed to capture in words the loftiest philosophical ruminations, but also when, through pictures, it causes heroes to tremble and fall. For skilled satirists, trenchant humor is a potent tool.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Aug 21, 2014
¡®Bologna Illustrators Exhibition¡¯
Since 1978, the Otani Museum has held annual exhibitions of prize-winning books from the Bologna Book Fair¡¯s illustration competition. This year there were 75 competition winners from 23 different countries, including 15 artists from Japan. This exhibition showcases winning books and features as its...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jun 18, 2014
¡®Koji Suzuki¡¯
¡°Where the Wild Things Are,¡± ¡°The Very Hungry Caterpillar¡± and ¡°Where¡¯s Waldo?¡± ¡ª these world-renowned children¡¯s books feature some of the most vivid and unforgettable illustrations that retain places in the hearts of readers all the way into adulthood.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Feb 26, 2014
¡®Guri and Gura : 50th Anniversary Exhibition¡¯
Matsuya Ginza invites visitors to a place where eggs are gigantic and cakes are big enough to serve many guests. This is the world of Guri and Gura, field mice twins created by children¡¯s book writer Rieko Nakagawa and illustrated by her sister Yuriko Yamawaki. The first ¡°Guri and Gura¡± picture book...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Dec 11, 2013
¡®The Snowman Fantasy World¡¯
This exhibition celebrates the 30th anniversary of the animated version of Raymond Briggs¡¯ popular children¡¯s book ¡°The Snowman.¡± Originally written in 1978, the picture book was adapted for the screen by Dianne Jackson in 1982, and it has since captivated audiences worldwide.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Oct 16, 2013
¡®Alfons Mucha Unknown¡¯
Alphonse Mucha, born in Moravia (now a part of the present-day Czech Republic) is best known for his theatrical decoration, oil paintings, posters and stamps. He began his career in Paris as an illustrator, where his poster design for the 1894 play ¡°Gismonda,¡± starring Sarah Bernhardt, garnered him critical...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jun 20, 2013
¡®Leo Lionni: Book! Art! Book!¡¯
Leo Lionni was an accomplished painter, sculptor and graphic designer, but he is best known as the acclaimed author and illustrator of popular children¡¯s books such as ¡°Swimmy¡± and ¡°Frederick.¡±
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 25, 2013
On the mechanics of anime illustration
The 1970s was an important decade for the development of Japanese pop-cultural icons. Kindergarten children back then would likely have been introduced to the characters Doraemon (1969), Anpanman (1973) and Hello Kitty (1974).
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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