Monthly Archives: August 2013

September 2013 albums

Here are the album reviews I wrote for the September issue of EL Magazine, which was distributed in Tokyo on Sunday. The Blessed Unrest -Sara Bareilles (Epic/Sony) English Rain -Gabrielle Aplin (Parlophone/Warner) It’s easy to make the assessment that Sara … Continue reading

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September 2013 movies

Here are the movie reviews I wrote for the Sept. issue of EL Magazine, which was distributed in Tokyo on Sunday. Elysium It says something about Neill Blomkamp’s big budget studio followup to his excellent science fiction thriller District 9 … Continue reading

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Media Mix, Aug. 18, 2013

Here’s this week’s Media Mix, which is about discussions surrounding Japan’s collective self-defense capabilities. At the end of the column I express doubt that the Japanese public really agrees with the government’s plan to join such collective military activities, but … Continue reading

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Media Mix, Aug. 4, 2013

Here’s this week’s Media Mix, which is about the LDP’s lack of a popular mandate despite its overwhelming victory in the recent Upper House election. Regardless of the numbers—whether we’re talking ballots counted or voter turnout—the tone of the campaigns … Continue reading

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August 2013 albums

Here are the album reviews I wrote for the August issue of EL Magazine, which was distributed in Tokyo on July 25. Born Sinner -J. Cole (Roc Nation/Sony) Yeezus -Kanye West (Def Jam/Universal) All rappers release mix tapes, but former … Continue reading

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