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    Breaking barriers

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 05/05/2023

    » Japan is known for many things, and its rich and robust culture attracts people from around the world. Besides food, movies and manga, the country also has a reputation for having one of the biggest pornographic and adult-toy industries in the world. While sex is a natural thing, Thailand is rarely open about it because we view it as taboo, vulgar and immoral. But whether you admit it or not, we have all seen 18+ content from Japan at some point in our life.

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    Japan has something to show us

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 29/01/2020

    » Held to commemorate the 133rd anniversary of Thai-Japanese diplomatic relations by the Japan Foundation Bangkok and SF Cinema, the Japanese Film Festival will screen 14 films that represent the art, culture and general lifestyle of the country, from Feb 6 at SF World Cinema, CentralWorld. Here are some highlights.

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    A bloody tale of power games

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 15/03/2024

    » At first glance, it's easy to describe the new historical miniseries Shogun as Game Of Thrones meets The Last Samurai. The show's premise is an Englishman who finds himself in the middle of a fight for supremacy in feudal Japan. However, the 10-episode series is more than that as it blends elements of political intrigue, cultural clash and warfare in a gripping narrative. Produced by FX Productions and based on James Clavell's acclaimed 1975 novel, the series transports viewers to Japan in the year 1600.

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    Echoes of Isan

    Life, John Clewley, Published on 12/03/2024

    » Sombat Simla is one of Thailand's top khaen players. He's been bending the notes of his khaen baet (eight rows of double pipes, sixteen in total) for more than 50 years.

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    Poor Barbie... Oppenheimer's the bomb

    Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 08/03/2024

    » The annual guessing game to read the minds of inscrutable Oscars voters is here.

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    Inspiring young minds

    Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 05/03/2024

    » Children are the future of the nation and art serves as a powerful tool to nurture and channel their creative potential. Recognising this fact, the National Gallery Singapore has been organising "The Gallery Children's Biennale", an art event specifically designed for young people, since 2020.

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    K-pop to take over QSNCC this month

    Life, Published on 07/03/2024

    » Queen Sirikit National Convention Center will be the favourite venue of the young generation this month as it is hosting three exciting events for K-pop fans and music lovers on three consecutive weekends.

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    Celebrating three decades of discovery

    Life, John Clewley, Published on 27/02/2024

    » World Beat celebrates 30 years on the music trail this month. The column started in Feb 1994 when Chuan Leekpai of the Democrat Party was in his first term as Prime Minister.

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    Lurking in the shadows

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/02/2024

    » The lore of Shinobi, better known in popular culture as ninjas, has been pivotal in Japanese history. Despite global popularity, ninja portrayals in Japanese cinema are overshadowed by samurais. However, Netflix's original series, House Of Ninjas, breaks this trend and captivates action and martial arts enthusiasts alike.

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    Junji Ito's dark world comes to MBK Center

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 05/09/2023

    » As Halloween looms closer, Japan Anime Movie Thailand and Taiwanese anime distributor Muse have announced an exciting (though quite haunting) presence at the upcoming convention "Junji Ito Horror House In Thailand 2023", a debut exhibition by renowned Japanese "Master of Horror" Junji Ito. The exhibition brings his collection of spooky artwork to Thai audiences for the very first time and will be held from Oct 7 to Dec 31 at MBK Center, 4th floor.

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