Scholastic to publish first illustrated edition of “The Hunger Games” with original art by Nico Delort
A new deluxe edition of the worldwide bestseller “The Hunger Games,” the first novel of the dystopian Young Adult series set in the land of Panem by author Suzanne Collins, will feature an original collection of artwork. Scholastic announced that...
Fukushima at 13: A series of stories and images about survival, renewal, and the struggle to move forward
In April, “Milwaukee Independent” published a series of in-depth interviews, photo essays, and investigative reports that examined the enduring aftermath of the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, tsunami, and subsequent nuclear disaster at Fukushima...
Medieval Healing: “The Tale of Genji” offers insight into mysteries of Japanese medicine
By Alessandro Poletto, Lecturer in East Asian Religions, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis 3.11 EXPLORING FUKUSHIMA: This feature is part of an original Milwaukee Independent editorial series that documented the 13th anniversary of the "Great...
Aesthetic of Wabi-Sabi: Finding beauty and harmony in the unfinished and imperfect
By Paul S. Atkins, Professor of Japanese, University of Washington 3.11 EXPLORING FUKUSHIMA: This feature is part of an original Milwaukee Independent editorial series that documented the 13th anniversary of the "Great East Japan Earthquake," tsunami, and nuclear...
Riken Yamamoto: Japanese architect wins Pritzker Prize for community-centric designs
3.11 EXPLORING FUKUSHIMA: This feature is part of an original Milwaukee Independent editorial series that documented the 13th anniversary of the "Great East Japan Earthquake," tsunami, and nuclear accident, including the conditions of both the people and places that...
“Shōgun” Reimagined: Ambitious TV series updates epic historical drama about feudal Japan
3.11 EXPLORING FUKUSHIMA: This feature is part of an original Milwaukee Independent editorial series that documented the 13th anniversary of the "Great East Japan Earthquake," tsunami, and nuclear accident, including the conditions of both the people and places that...
Enchanting Hollywood: Japanese cinema celebrates Oscar wins by Hayao Miyazaki and Godzilla
3.11 EXPLORING FUKUSHIMA: This feature is part of an original Milwaukee Independent editorial series that documented the 13th anniversary of the "Great East Japan Earthquake," tsunami, and nuclear accident, including the conditions of both the people and places that...
Toxic Tourists: Geisha District in Kyoto cracks down on over-zealous visitors with new rules
3.11 EXPLORING FUKUSHIMA: This feature is part of an original Milwaukee Independent editorial series that documented the 13th anniversary of the "Great East Japan Earthquake," tsunami, and nuclear accident, including the conditions of both the people and places that...
The Ako Incident: Honoring the 47 Ronin’s legendary samurai loyalty at Sengakuji Temple
3.11 EXPLORING FUKUSHIMA: This feature is part of an original Milwaukee Independent editorial series that documented the 13th anniversary of the "Great East Japan Earthquake," tsunami, and nuclear accident, including the conditions of both the people and places that...
Roman Kashpur: Ukrainian war hero conquers Tokyo Marathon 2024 with prosthetic leg
3.11 EXPLORING FUKUSHIMA: This feature is part of an original Milwaukee Independent editorial series that documented the 13th anniversary of the "Great East Japan Earthquake," tsunami, and nuclear accident, including the conditions of both the people and places that...
From Rails to Roads: BRT offers flexible transit solutions for disaster-struck communities
3.11 EXPLORING FUKUSHIMA: This feature is part of an original Milwaukee Independent editorial series that documented the 13th anniversary of the "Great East Japan Earthquake," tsunami, and nuclear accident, including the conditions of both the people and places that...
Heartbeat of Miyagi: Community center offers space to engage with Sendai’s unyielding spirit
3.11 EXPLORING FUKUSHIMA: This feature is part of an original Milwaukee Independent editorial series that documented the 13th anniversary of the "Great East Japan Earthquake," tsunami, and nuclear accident, including the conditions of both the people and places that...
