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ex-section3 Aug 19, 2026

In the company of cranes

Once perilously close to disappearing, the red-crowned crane is now a symbol of conservation and one of Japan's most beloved birds. Miyuki Kawase, director of Hokkaido's Akan International Crane Center, shares what it takes to protect these remarkable creatures and why they have inspired ...

ex-section3 Aug 5, 2026

Cinema’s atomic legacy

The atomic bomb has been a recurring subject in Japanese cinema since the 1950s, with filmmakers interpreting its legacy through films ranging from war dramas to fantasy, and documentaries to anime. (Marigold Warner, 2024)