Yesterday, Mewby and I went to see the "Great Manga History Traces from Edo" exhibition at Kyoto International Manga Museum. This is a fascinating exhibition whether you are interested in the early development of manga, or of its role in social history. Manga has a long history as a satirical tool, used broadly to mock social and political trends. The museum displays a great … [Read more...]
Seika University Manga Faculty Article in Morning Calm Magazine
Passengers on Korean Air flights this month can read my article on Seika University's Manga Faculty, in the inflight magazine Morning Calm. I visited Seika's Manga Faculty in late September and found a truly unique university department with top-class teachers from all parts of the manga industry. Teachers at Seika inspire their students with an open and collaborative … [Read more...]
Kyoto International Manga Museum
I'm a big fan of Kyoto International Manga Museum. Jointly administered by Seika University and the city of Kyoto, it is clear that a lot of consideration went into its layout and design. Here are some things to love about the museum: *They have a massive manga collection you can browse and read at your leisure. And if your Japanese isn't up to scratch, they have Japanese … [Read more...]
