Japanese art and Bunjinga (Nanga): the influence of China and Korea in the Edo period Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Bunjinga school of thought ran deep within the literati of Japan during the Edo period. Bunjin (literati) artists trace their artistic roots to the literati of China during the Song Dynasty (960-1267). However, [...]
Korean International Style Show in Tokyo Jan 25/26/27: Fashion and K-pop Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times In Tokyo (http://www.mbcjapan.net/kiss/) the buzzing nature of Korean fashion and K-pop will be on show for three days starting on January 25. The “Korean wave” which is spreading internationally and growing in power in distant [...]
Essential vibes (2): K-pop, hip-hop, Pakistan music, Swedish house, trance and UK Sarah Deschamps and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The global village is getting smaller but despite this the world is faced with countless problems, therefore, music is a welcome release and can be a force of good. After all, music can transcend [...]
Fashion in South Korea: Kpopsicle & the trends of Seoul, Tokyo and K-pop Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Kpopsicle (http://kpopsicle.com) is a stunning South Korean fashion company which is based in South Korea and America. In recent years the buzzing nature of Seoul, Tokyo, Busan, Osaka, Kobe, and other major cities [...]
Japanese Buddhist Art at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul (Now until Feb 19, 2012) Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The (http://www.museum.go.kr/main/index/index002.jsp) National Museum of Korea (NMK) is currently holding a stunning exhibition of Japanese Buddhist art and the exhibition runs until February 19, 2012. According to information on the [...]
Pakistan Music: Laal and Inqalab (My Slogan is Revolution) Murad Makhmudov and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Laal (http://www.laal.com.pk) and their music track “Inqalab” once more hits the heights and this applies to music, potent lyrics, and highlighting a message which needs to be heard. Unlike “Dehshatgardi Murdabad” (Death to Terrorism) by Laal which [...]
South Korean fashion: Kpopsicle, international fashion and Tokyo Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Kpopsicle is a stunning South Korean company which sells stylish clothes and accessories online. The international community is fully aware about the “K-pop music wave” hitting the international community. Therefore, with fashion companies like Kpopsicle, the South Korean “fashion [...]
South Korean fashion: Kpopsicle, the rise of K-pop and Tokyo fashion Sarah Deschamps and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The nation of South Korea keeps on expanding internationally among the younger generation in Asia and now the sounds of K-pop are reaching Europe, North America, and South America. Naturally, the fashion scene [...]
K-pop in Japan: BoA releases the stunning new song Milestone Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times BoA released her new track called “Milestone” and this song highlights the sheer quality of this talented lady from South Korea. The track was released on December 7 in Japan and the lyrics are truly beautiful. [...]
K-pop essentials for Tokyoites and the international market Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Korean Pop (K-pop) is growing in international esteem but for new people who are following this music scene then Modern Tokyo Times created an essential mix. Of course k-pop fans will either support or disagree with the reasons [...]
K-pop and new mini-album called “Snow Pink” by A Pink: Japan awaits Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times A Pink will release a new mini album called “Snow Pink” on November 22 and it will be interesting to see how they have progressed. The group which hails from South Korea consists of [...]
K-pop music: Orange Caramel and the Japanese market Michel Lebon and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Orange Caramel certainly fit in well with kawaii culture in Japan and this K-pop group which is a sub-unit from After School continues to grow. BoA and Kan Mi Youn, alongside other talented individuals from South Korea, have [...]
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