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Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirror Rooms – genius or pretentious?

Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirror Rooms – genius or pretentious?

Ahead of Yayoi Kusama’s upcoming exhibition at Manchester International Festival, we were invited to view her iconic Infinity Mirror Rooms at TATE Modern – but was it worth the visit?
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George Takei is pledging allegiance at Charing Cross Theatre

George Takei is pledging allegiance at Charing Cross Theatre

George Takei’s Allegiance, a musical inspired by Takei’s life, is running at Charing Cross Theatre – with Takei and Telly Leung reprising their roles from the original San Diego and Broadway productions
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Zumuku: Fresh and authentic sushi in Didsbury

Zumuku: Fresh and authentic sushi in Didsbury

Mancunion reviewer Asha checks out Zumuku, the must-know spot on Lapwing Lane, Didsbury, for fresh and authentic sushi.
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INTERNATIONAL FILM: Japanese New Wave – An introduction

INTERNATIONAL FILM: Japanese New Wave – An introduction

Exploring the facets and films that made up the Japanese New Wave, Jason Fox introduces one of the most exciting movements of cinematic history
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Review: Before the Coffee Gets Cold

Review: Before the Coffee Gets Cold

Maisie Scott reviews Before the Coffee Gets Cold and the novel’s depiction of time travel and the modern coffee shop
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To Sushi or Not to Sushi – There is no question

To Sushi or Not to Sushi – There is no question

Contributor Dominic Fung gives you a detailed tour of Manchester’s sushi offerings comparing the menus of Samsi, Umezushi, Sushi Marvel and Yuzu
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Review: Grimmfest “Japanese Horror” Double Bill

Review: Grimmfest “Japanese Horror” Double Bill

Grimmfest’s double-bill of Japanese horror films Ringu and Battle Royale at The Plaza in Stockport
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Review: W. H. Lung supermarket and Tai Pan restaurant

An insight into a world beyond Sainsbury’s
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Feminism and Japanese fashion

The fashion industry is often seen to sexualise women’s bodies but does this translate across continents?
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Cottonopolis

‘The sun in Manchester is very slowly rising in the east’, says our reviewer of new Asian eatery, Cottonopolis
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Japanese government cuts swathes of university departments

A Japanese minister has called for universities to teach subjects that “better meet society’s needs,” resulting in institutions closing or severely cutting humanities, social science and law departments
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Review: Umami

Co-editor Ellie Gibbs visits Oxford Road’s Japanese restaurant, Umami
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