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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1394, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (died 1441) was born. In 1441, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (born 1394) passed away. In 1881, Natalia Goncharova, Russian theatrical costume and set designer, painter and illustrator (died 1962) was born. In 1909, Motoichi Kumagai, Japanese photographer and illustrator (died 2010) was born. In 1918, The Imperial Japanese Navy battleship Kawachi blows up at Shunan, western Honshu, Japan, killing at least 621. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1971, Kristi Yamaguchi, American figure skater was born. In 1979, Maya Kobayashi, Japanese journalist was born. In 1994, Kanako Momota, Japanese singer-songwriter was born. In 2013, Takako Takahashi, Japanese author (born 1932) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Japan’s largest exhibition of women photographers rights a wrong in cultural history
An international exhibition for a book about Japanese women in the photographic arts has its homecoming in Tokyo.
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The Japan Times
· Jul 4, 2026
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Sachiko Kazama has made a name for herself as a sharp satirist. Her art from spanning a nearly four-decade long career is now on display in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture.
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· Jun 21, 2026
Lisa Lu, Centenarian Actor and Shanghai Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Reunites With Fans at Screening of Restored ‘The Arch’
Lisa Lu, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, joined a packed audience for a post-screening event celebrating “The Arch,” the 1968 landmark of Chinese-language arthouse cinema in which she starred. Turning 100 this year by traditional Chinese age reckoning, she made a surprise appearance following the screening that []
Valencia International
· Aug 22, 2025
The Mirror of Beauty: Japanese Art from the 16th to the 20th Century
MuVIM The Mirror of Beauty: Japanese Art from the 16th to the 20th Century Temporary Exhibition (Extended until October 12, 2025) 10 y Guillen de Castro 8 | 46001, Valencia The temporary exhibition in the downstairs exhibit hall (Sala Alfons Roig) is an unexpected joy. Sometimes the exhibit rooms at the MuVIM feel a bit small but one is never disappointed by the work of the curators to pack a small space with expansive exhibits featuring far reaching art and ideas. The exhibit is filled with an eclectic mix ranging from classic porcelain to kimonos. This includes “engravings, sculptures, The post The Mirror of Beauty: Japanese Art from the 16th to the 20th Century appeared first on Valencia International.
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The West Australian
· Jul 12, 2026
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Related coverage for " Japan’s largest exhibition of women photographers rights a wrong in cultural history ": The Japan Times — Sachiko Kazama’s art bites back at a cruel society . Variety — Lisa Lu, Centenarian Actor and Shanghai Lifetime Achievement Honoree, Reunites With Fans at Screening of Restored ‘The Arch’. Valencia International — The Mirror of Beauty: Japanese Art from the 16th to the 20th Century. DailyNewsHungary — Japanese culture in Hungary: manga, anime and gastronomy met in Budapest. The Hindu BusinessLine — China‑ASEAN Cultural Heritage Dialogue Held in Dunhuang, China. The West Australian — Tokyo’s best bars