The Japan Society Review

February’s Review dealt heavily with the aftermath of the Second World War in East Asia. In this issue, Annabelle Sami reviews a production that brings such issues closer to home.

Throughout 2015 many people took part in events marking the 70th anniversary of World War II. In this issue we focus on this anniversary.

For the last 18 months there has been a pause in production of The Japan Society Review, although reviews have continued to be published online. We are now delighted to be able to resume print production of this bimonthly publication.

Issue 59 includes a look at Japanese Netsuke, an interview with Junichi Kajioka regarding his movie project IMPHAL 1944 and a review of Endō Shūsaku's Kiku's Prayer. We conclude the issue with Chris Corker's review of the book Revenge.

In this issue we concentrate on paintings and porcelain, while also reviewing the play Throne of Blood. At the end, we offer our readers an interview with Yuriri Naka, star of the movie All That Remains.

In the issue of June 2015, we look at the realities of post-war Japan with three book reviews. We also review two films involving comedy and one book on Japanese art museums.

This issue of the Japan Society Review centres on Japanese modern history, politics, national security and international relations. On a lighter note, we also include two book reviews dealing with friendship and poetry.

In this issue we engage with various Japanese forms of art, including music, paintings, objects and dance.

In this issue of The Japan Society Review we cross genres, reviewing a film, two books, a performance and conducting an interview with a violinist.

In issue 53, we again provide a wide range of reviews across many aspects of Japanese culture. We consider an overview of Japan from a broad range of perspectives.