JQ Magazine
Bringing Japan a Little Closer to You
JQ magazine is an online publication edited and published by JET alum Justin Tedaldi (Kobe-shi, 2001-02). Launched in 2009, our aim is to present topical Japan-related culture, events and activities in New York and abroad to our 74,000+ readers through a diverse range of articles and news. For story ideas or advertisements, please contact us via email.
Below is a feed of our latest articles. Click here for an archive of our print issues and newsletters, which ran from 1998-2010.
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — Yuja Wang, Miku Expo, ‘Katsura Sunshine’s Rakugo’
As spring continues and the weather continues to warm, New Yorkers can enjoy activities all over the city both indoors and out.
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — ‘SPY x FAMILY’ Movie, The Joy of Sake, World Championship Sumo
Spring has sprung in the Big Apple, and that means one thing: a new season of sounds, colors, and spectacular performing arts to match the blossoming sakura trees throughout the city.
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — ‘Dune: Part Two,’ ‘The End of Evangelion,’ ‘Rascal’ Double Feature
Stay warm this winter with some hot local events, from live showcases that will transport you to another time and place, a clutch of new anime screenings, and a live performance you won’t want to miss.
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — ‘Perfect Days,’ Mr. Big Farewell, ‘Stardew Valley’ in Concert
Coming in February: The Academy Award-nominated Perfect Days comes to U.S. theaters, Mr. Big returns to NYC for The Big Finish, Satoshi Kon’s Paprika gets a spiffy new theatrical release, and Stardew Valley in concert!
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — ‘GURREN LAGANN THE MOVIE’ x2, ‘Cowboy Bebop’ movie returns, New York Game Awards
This month serves up new anime movies, video game awards with special guests, and traditional kabuki dance you won’t want to miss!
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — ‘Godzilla Minus One,’ ‘The Boy and the Heron,’ 8-Bit Big Band
We close out the year in an enormous way with the return of Godzilla, the nationwide release of Miyazaki’s latest, a revival of Tokyo Godfathers, and the 8-Bit Big Band at Sony Hall!
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — ‘Noh-opera,’ Cowboy Bebop Concert, Anime NYC
Can you believe Cowboy Bebop debuted 25 years ago? Neither can we, but The Sinfonietta is serving up a retrospective concert featuring symphonic renditions of Yoko Kanno's classics to anime clips and more big surprises. All this, plus New York Japan CineFest and Anime NYC!
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — ‘The Boy and the Heron,’ ‘Blue Giant,’ Yoshiki Classical ‘REQUIEM’
Coming in October: The U.S. premiere of Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron at the New York Film Festival, which also offers the latest from Ryûsuke Hamaguchi and Neo Sora, plus live performances by Hiromi, Akiko Yano and Yoshiki!
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — R.L. Stine, PassCode, Tokyo Ska Paradise
Post-Labor Day brings plenty of play, with live performances by PassCode, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra and Shunzo Ohno, plus the return of Perfect Blue to theaters and the latest feature by Yui Kiyohara!
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — ‘Tokyo Pop,’ ‘Big Shark,’ Rina Sawayama
Coming soon to a theater near you: A rockin’ 4K anniversary restoration of Tokyo Pop; Tommy Wiseau’s action-packed follow-up to The Room; a trio of Miyazaki classics; and a live performance from the leading lady of John Wick: Chapter 4!
JQ Magazine: JAPAN CUTS Scorches the Screen with ‘THE FIRST SLAM DUNK,’ ‘Under the Turquoise Sky’
For the 16th edition of Japan Society’s annual JAPAN CUTS (running July 26 through August 6), moviegoers will thrill to 29 films, with highlights like the East Coast premiere of THE FIRST SLAM DUNK and a special appearance by actor Yuya Yagira for his lead role in centerpiece film Under the Turquoise Sky!
JQ Magazine: Nippon Coast to Coast — Anime Expo, JAnime, ‘Demon Slayer’ Live
Anime Expo, JAnime and a live screening of ‘Demon Slayer’ are the hottest events this July!
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — Ryuichi Sakamoto’s ‘KAGAMI,’ The Joy of Sake, Japan Drum + Dance
This month features the return of The Joy of Sake, Kiki’s Delivery Service on the big screen, and a pair of unique showcases of traditional, and virtual Japanese performing arts!
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — Yayoi Kusama, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, MAN WITH A MISSION
This month sees the return of an all-new exhibition and Infinity Mirrored Room by celebrated artist Yayoi Kusama, plus world tour kickoffs by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, MAN WITH A MISSION, and more!
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — ‘Spirited Away: Live on Stage,’ ‘Plan 75,’ RADWIMPS
Spring is here, and what better way to enjoy the equinox than the U.S. theatrical premiere of “Spirited Away: Live on Stage,” a director Q&A-assisted run of “Plan 75,” and a two-night stand by J-rock darlings RADWIMPS!
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — Shinkai’s ‘Suzume’ Premiere, Baryshnikov’s ‘The Hunting Gun,’ Nemophila Rocks Gramercy
This month includes the North American premiere of Makoto Shinkai’s Suzume, plus jazz concerts, a Baryshnikov ballet, and a special performance from the all-female metal group Nemophila!
JQ Magazine: Seijun Suzuki Centennial, The Last Rockstars, ‘AKUTAGAWA’
A century of Seijun Suzuki, The J-rock event of the season, and kuruma ningyo at Japan Society!
JQ Magazine: Banksy Exhibition, Holiday Lanterns, 8-Bit Big Band
Ring in the holiday season with the NYC Winter Lantern Festival across four different locations! Plus, the return of Noh to Japan Society, special film screenings, and 35 years of Final Fantasy, symphony-style!
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — ‘One Piece Film: Red,’ Totoro Japan Society, Isayama at Anime NYC
This month sees the American debut of the biggest “One Piece “ film ever, a special stage preview for Totoro at Japan Society, and the creator of “Attack on Titan” comes to Anime NYC!
JQ Magazine: Nippon in New York — Ghibli, J-Rock, Japan Society Shows
“Howl’s Moving Castle” returns to theaters, plus explosive live performances by ONE OK ROCK, MIYAVI, Band-Maid, and more!