Creators
Julie Watai's Seductive Androids & Manga-Inspired Photography
http://creat.rs/1BpKa2b "Kawaii" girls, gadgets and superflat-style graphics populate the photography of Julie Watai, which inventively combines distinct elements of Japanese pop culture into genre-bending images. We visit her in Tokyo...
The Telegraph
Archive footage of Hiroshima bombing
The Boeing B29 Stratofortress bomber aircraft 'Enola Gay' dropped the first atomic weapon used in combat over the Japanese city of Hiroshima at 08:15 local time on 6 August 1945. Between 80,000 and 250,000 people perished in the attack...
Great Big Story
How to Train Like a Samurai
For the past 850 years, the Ogasawara family has been teaching the ancient samurai ritual of yabusame—a style of combat involving archery on horseback. Kiyomoto Ogasawara is the 32nd generation of the Ogasawara clan to share his...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Michael A. Pope - Teaching in the Global Pandemic - Japan
Michael A. Pope works in Department of Defense schools for military families. He is a middle school educator at Zama Middle High School, Yamato, Japan, with multiple certification in middle school Science, History, Mathematics, Gifted...
Curated Video
Introduction to Lean Production: Eliminating the Seven Deadly Wastes
This video provides an introduction to lean production, a Japanese philosophy originating from the Toyota production system. The focus is on eliminating the seven deadly wastes or mooda, which include transport, inventory, motion,...
The Guardian
WWII's forgotten army: West Africa's soldiers in Burma | Guardian Features
Nigerians made up more than half of the total force of 90,000 West African soldiers deployed to south east Asia after 1943, as part of the British army’s 81st and 82nd (West Africa) Divisions. Subscribe to The Guardian ►...
The Guardian
Does Sumo need saving? The crisis facing Japan's national sport
The ancient Japanese ritual of Sumo is in crisis. Only last week, a Mongolian wrestler was forced to retire after assaulting a teammate – but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Sumo is Japan's naitonal sport, but years of controversy...
Curated Video
ASIAN | How You See Me
"Chinese are not the same as Japanese, are not the same as Koreans, Filipinos, or Thai, or Indians..." We talked with people from a variety of Asian cultures about how they think the world sees them. How does the world see YOU? Do you...
Voices of a People's History of the United States
Jesse Williams reads Howard Zinn “The Problem Is Civil Obedience”
Jesse Williams reads Howard Zinn, “The Problem Is Civil Obedience” (November 1970), from Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove’s book Voices of a People’s History of the United States, November 13, 2014, at the Japanese American Cultural and...
Tate
Susan Norrie – 'I'm Interested in Life and Politics' | Tate
Susan Norrie is an Australian artist based in Sydney, whose work is a combination of photography, film and documentary shown in large-scale multimedia installations. Her work, often set in the Asia-Pacific, explores the relationship...
Gresham College
China: Art, War and Salvation, 1933-1949 - Professor Craig Clunas
After the founding of the Chinese Communist Party in 1921, many artists and intellectuals in China saw the overthrow of tradition as the means to rescue the nation from poverty and backwardness. Rejecting what thev saw as irrelevant...
Name Explain
Why Is Georgia The Name Of A Country & State?
For 10% off your first order visit https://www.squarespace.com/nameexplain And check out my website & blog https://www.nameexplain.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=5337771 Subscribe:...
Curated Video
Assam in 1947
Part of India on Film: 1899 – 1947 This collection of newly digitised films is part of the BFI's contribution to the UK-India Year of Culture 2017, in partnership with the British Council. View more films on BFI Player...
Curated Video
Sundarbans in 1935
Part of India on Film: 1899 – 1947 This collection of newly digitised films is part of the BFI's contribution to the UK-India Year of Culture 2017, in partnership with the British Council. View more films on BFI Player...
The Telegraph
A holiday in Fukushima? "Dark tourism" in the nuclear disaster zone
On 11 March 2011 a 9.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the east coast of Japan, prompting the second biggest nuclear meltdown of all time at the Fukushima Dai-ichi power plant. Eight years later the Japanese government has deemed much of...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Christopher Weiss - Teachers Make a Difference
Christopher Weiss has been the Principal of Riverside School in Greenwich CT since 2012. He was previously assistant principal of Wolfpit Elementary School in Norwalk, CT. Weiss also serves as a part-time education professor for...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Michael A. Pope - Teachers Make a Difference - Dr. Patricia Warthan
Michael A. Pope works in Department of Defense schools for military families. He is a middle school educator at Zama Middle High School, Yamato, Japan, with multiple certification in middle school Science, History, Mathematics, Gifted...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Christopher Weiss - One to One Digital Learning Environment
Christopher Weiss has been the Principal of Riverside School in Greenwich CT since 2012. He was previously assistant principal of Wolfpit Elementary School in Norwalk, CT. Weiss also serves as a part-time education professor for...
Curated Video
Exploring Akihabara: The World of Otaku and Geek Tourism in Tokyo
Explore the vibrant and tech-savvy world of Tokyo's Akihabara district, where anime and cartoon enthusiasts from around the globe gather to immerse themselves in the ultimate geek experience. Discover the latest trends in computer...
Religion for Breakfast
Is Miyazaki Inspired By Shinto?
In this episode we examine the topic: Is Miyazaki Inspired By Shinto?
The Wall Street Journal
How 'Womenomics' Can Revitalize Productivity in Japan
Professors Yoko Ishikura and Nobuko Nagase join Miki Tsusaka of the Boston Consulting Group and WSJ Chief Economics Commentator Greg Ip to discuss the impact of Japan's "womenomics" and lessons learned.
Curated Video
IELTS Part 2 Sample Answer Describe a Crowded Place
IELTS Part 2 Sample Answer Describe a Crowded Place
Jabzy
How did the Communists Take over China? | History of China 1945-1955 Documentary 7/10
How did the Communists Take over China? | History of China 1945-1955 Documentary 7/10
Jabzy
Why did the Qing Dynasty Fall? History of China 1895-1918 Documentary 3/10
Why did the Qing Dynasty Fall? History of China 1895-1918 Documentary 3/10