Angry Kirby was once an unlikely poster child for the difference between Japanese and American sensibilities. When home in Japan, Kirby’s joyful, round face was rarely seen without a welcoming smile.
In New York, an obvious corollary would be manhole covers for Godzilla's rival, King Kong, at the Empire State Building. This connection between building and ape is already celebrated inside the ...
David Smyth joined team RW to experience the first UK Ekiden and delves into the history, culture and significance of the long-distance relay race format, which is the centrepiece of Japanese running ...