In Memoriam: Dr. Miyeko Murase

New era for U.S.-Japan depends on adapting to Trump’s America

Tokyo must make adjustments in order to deal with U.S.’ new transactional leader

The Japan Times, January 28, 2025

A Polar-Bear Plunge for the Mind, At Under the Radar

Also: the joys of marmalade, an Indian epic set to dance, the prog rock of Geordie Greep, and more.

The New Yorker, January 3, 2025

Duke Bluebeard’s Castle © Yoji Ishizawa

Best New York City Art Shows of 2024

Hyperallergic’s staff and contributors look back on the city’s year in art, from blockbusters to under-the-radar art heroes and unsung histories.

Hyperallergic, December 12, 2024

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The Haunting Otherworld of Japanese Puppet Theatre

In two piercing works, the National Bunraku Theatre’s puppets—floating, airy creatures weighted by earthly human spirits—explore the clash between duty and passion.

The New Yorker, October 28, 2024

Basil Twist’s “Dogugaeshi,” and More Exhilarating Theatre from Abroad

Also: The intuitive rap of Mavi, New York City Ballet’s new season, Jackson Arn’s top Prospect Heights spots, and more.

The New Yorker, September 6, 2024

Illustration by David Huang