Issue 18 (December 2008, Volume 3, Number 6)
In our final issue of 2008, you will find a selection of book and film reviews. We also offer our first Japanese language DVD review, which we hope will become a regular feature.
Simon Cotterill looks at the cult 2004 film “Kamikaze Girls” (下妻物語) which is due to be released on DVD in January 2009. As in previous years we also have a selection of film reviews from the immensely popular “Premiere Japan” event held annually at BAFTA.
Susan Meehan gives us her take on several of the movies including “After School” (アフタースクール) and “Fine, Totally Fine” (全然大丈夫).
As the 150th anniversary year of Anglo-Japanese diplomatic ties draws to a close Sir Hugh Cortazzi reviews a recent study analyzing their genesis.
Suzanne Perrin examines a fascinating new work on the evolving place of the tea room in contemporary Japanese architecture.
Not forgetting our parent-readers looking for that elusive gift, Anna Davis appraises “Origami for Children.”
Finally, a very big thank to all our reviewers, readers and the Japan Society team for their support in 2008.
Contents
- Escape from Impasse: The Decision to Open Japan
- After School
- Fine, Totally Fine (two reviews)
- Tokyo Sonata
- Kamikaze Girls
- Origami for Children
- New Zen: the tea-ceremony room in modern Japanese architecture
- Intellectual Property and the New Japanese Global Economy
Contributors
Editor
Sean Curtin
Managing Editor
John Toppon
Reviewers
Sir Hugh Cortazzi, Susan Meehan, Simon Cotterill, Anna Davis, Suzanne Perrin and Sean Curtin