Toshiro Mifune

Articles Reflections

A Kurosawa Christmas: When the Turkey is Really Chicken

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A glittering star appears amongst the reeking slime

Reflections

“The Walking Major”: Yujiro, Mifune & Young Sinatra

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Mifune could play military men in his sleep – from Admiral Togo, who destroyed the Russian fleet, to Minister of War Anami, who committed seppuku the day after Japan’s surrender.

Articles Culture

The First Samurai: Remembering Toshiro Mifune

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He seems to be made of some harder, denser substance than everyone else

Culture

Sayonara, Bondo-san: Sean Connery’s Japan

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Bond doesn’t go the full Lafcadio Hearn, but he does “become Japanese”

Culture Non-fiction

New Book: “On Kurosawa – A Tribute to the Master Director”

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My latest book “On Kurosawa – A Tribute to the Master Director” explores AK’s work and life