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fromOpen Culture
1 week ago

Hand-Colored Photographs from 19th Century Japan: 110 Images Capture the Waning Days of Traditional Japanese Society

Foreign contact during Japan’s opening triggered rapid social disruption and introduced photography, which documented transformation and traditional culture.
fromRoger Ebert
6 months ago

Netflix's "Last Samurai Standing" is One of the Best Action Shows of the Year | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

On the small screen, however, look for Netflix's "Last Samurai Standing," which features similar elements weaved through a story inspired by the end of the samurai class era. The series, based on Shogo Imamura's manga series Ikusagami, continues the streamer's trend of live-action manga adaptations such as "One Piece," "Yu Yu Hakusho," and "Parasyte: The Grey." "Last Samurai Standing" is a new peak in the subgenre, standing out as one of the best action TV dramas of this year.
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