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16/07/2025

Druze Civilians Killed by Syrian Sunni Islamist Regime (Shame on EU, Gulf Powers, UK, and US) Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The rise of a Sunni Islamist regime in war-torn Syria has once again underscored the vulnerability of religious minorities. Reports indicate that regime-aligned forces have supported Sunni Bedouin tribes in their confrontations with the Druze community in Sweida....

Druze Civilians Killed by Syrian Sunni Islamist Regime (Shame on EU, Gulf Powers, UK, and US) Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The rise of a Sunni Islamist regime i…

15/07/2025

Japan Art via the Prism of Black and White Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Okuyama Gihachiro (1907–1981) created numerous captivating works in black and white, often portraying snow-covered landscapes and exploring a wide range of expressive themes through his prints. He produced a vast number of prints and designs over the course of his life. Despite the economic turmoil of the late 1920s and early 1930s, as well as the upheavals of wartime, he endured as a resilient artist....

Japan Art via the Prism of Black and White Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Okuyama Gihachiro (1907–1981) created numerous captivating works in black and white, often portraying snow-covered lands…

14/07/2025

Druze and Sunni Bedouin Clashes Kill Over 30 in Syria Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Deadly clashes have erupted in Sweida, Syria, between Bedouin Sunni tribes and the embattled Druze community. These latest confrontations are likely to exacerbate the vulnerability of Syria’s religious minorities, including Alawites, Christians, Druze, and others. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights…...

Druze and Sunni Bedouin Clashes Kill Over 30 in Syria Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Deadly clashes have erupted in Sweida, Syria, between Bedouin Sunni tri…

13/07/2025

Japan Art Throughout the Generations Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The acclaimed artist Nakamura Hōchū was born in the eighteenth century and passed away in 1819. Unfortunately, much of his life remains shrouded in mystery, aside from his ties to the Kansai region and his profound appreciation for rinpa (rimpa) art—particularly his deep admiration for Ogata Kōrin. The Met Museum says, …...

Japan Art Throughout the Generations Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The acclaimed artist Nakamura Hōchū was born in the eighteenth century and passed away in 1819. Unfortunately, much of his lif…

12/07/2025

RSF Arab Dominated Forces and Sexual Slavery of Africans in Sudan Noriko Watanabe and Kanako Mita Modern Tokyo Times The United Nations (UN) has accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their allies of committing atrocities against non-Arab populations in Darfur and South Kordofan. In Darfur, the non-Arab Masalit community—along with other African ethnic groups—has been particularly targeted. Meanwhile, in South Kordofan, the African Nuba people have faced similar persecution....

RSF Arab Dominated Forces and Sexual Slavery of Africans in Sudan Noriko Watanabe and Kanako Mita Modern Tokyo Times The United Nations (UN) has accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their all…

11/07/2025

Houthis in Yemen Sink Second Cargo Ship: Trump Admin Tested (Iran) Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Houthi rebels in Yemen, widely seen as an Iranian proxy, have intensified their campaign of attacks against international shipping. Recently, they sank two cargo vessels in the Red Sea, escalating tensions in this vital maritime corridor. At the same time, President Donald Trump has increased pressure on Israel to halt its bombing campaign against Iran and is advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza....

Houthis in Yemen Sink Second Cargo Ship: Trump Admin Tested (Iran) Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Houthi rebels in Yemen, widely seen as an Iranian proxy, hav…

10/07/2025

Japan Art and Culture Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Kubota Beisen (1852–1906) came of age during the social upheavals of the late Edo Period and matured as an artist amid the sweeping modernization of the Meiji Restoration (1868–1912). His artistic development thus thrived during a transformative era, bridging the fading traditions of Edo with the dynamic changes of Meiji Japan....

Japan Art and Culture Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Kubota Beisen (1852–1906) came of age during the social upheavals of the late Edo Period and matured as an artist amid the sweeping…

09/07/2025

Alawites, Christians, and Druze are in fear in Syria Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The religious and political turmoil in Syria is being quietly backed by Gulf and Western powers through a mix of diplomatic, economic, and political maneuvering. This continues despite the horrific attacks on Alawites, as well as the massacres targeting Christians and members of the Druze community....

Alawites, Christians, and Druze are in fear in Syria Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The religious and political turmoil in Syria is being quietly backed by Gulf …

08/07/2025

Japan Art and Buddhism Throughout the Ages Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Nara Period marks the cradle of high culture in Japan, encompassing most of the eighth century. While Kyoto would later gain greater international recognition, its cultural foundations are deeply rooted in the legacy of Nara. This era played a pivotal role in integrating Buddhism into the political and cultural fabric of Japan....

Japan Art and Buddhism Throughout the Ages Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Nara Period marks the cradle of high culture in Japan, encompassing most of the eighth century. While Kyoto would la…

07/07/2025

Texas Floods Kill Many Adults and Children Michiyo Tanabe and Chika Mori Modern Tokyo Times Texas floods have killed at least 28 children and 54 adults. However, it is understood that by Sunday afternoon, 10 children and 18 adults were yet to be identified. The majority of deaths happened in Kerr County. The BBC reports, “Rescue efforts have focused on Kerr County’s Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp for girls on the banks of the Guadalupe River....

Texas Floods Kill Many Adults and Children Michiyo Tanabe and Chika Mori Modern Tokyo Times Texas floods have killed at least 28 children and 54 adults. However, it is understood that by Sunday aft…

06/07/2025

Power Concentration in China: Deng Xiaoping Warned (Xi Jinping) Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Deng Xiaoping fundamentally transformed China from a rigid one-party state dominated by the absolute authority of a single leader into a more pragmatic political system focused on modernization and improving the livelihoods of ordinary citizens. The upheaval and suffering caused by the Cultural Revolution made clear the dangers of concentrated power and ideological extremism....

Power Concentration in China: Deng Xiaoping Warned (Xi Jinping) Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Deng Xiaoping fundamentally transformed China from a rigid one-part…

05/07/2025

Contemporary artist Sawako Utsumi pays homage to Hagiwara Hideo (1913–2007) in her latest work. Staying true to her distinctive style, she introduces bold new elements—a stark white tree set against a radiant yellow mountain and a vivid low red skyline. These additions, symbolizing energy, renewal, and vitality, offer a layered reinterpretation that both honors and reimagines the essence of Hagiwara’s original vision....

Contemporary artist Sawako Utsumi pays homage to Hagiwara Hideo (1913–2007) in her latest work. Staying true to her distinctive style, she introduces bold new elements—a stark white tree set agains…

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