Fringe Histories

After the West "discovered" Japan, its global image refracted through different lenses across time. From Ozu Yasujiro to Super Mario, learn how clarity and misunderstanding shaped the perception of Japan.

From ancient board games to modern pixels, gaming has defined eras. Learn how Japanese games dominated the 80s, a classic was made behind the Iron Curtain, and US gaming made its comeback in the 90s.