In this fourth and final video, we enter explore the last act of the masterpiece Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami ("Sugawara and the Secrets of Calligraphy"). (Kabuki In-Depth)

Director Sho Miyake’s film Tabi to Hibi (Journey and Days) has won the top prize, the Golden Leopard, at the Locarno International Film Festival in Switzerland, marking the first time in 18 years that a Japanese work has taken the award.

Comiket 2025 was held twice at Tokyo Big Sight in Ariake, with the summer edition (C106) taking place on August 16–17 and the winter edition (C107) on December 30–31. (Japan explorer)

Unable to let go of her jealousy of Fuki, Sayo is overtaken by a dangerous supernatural force... The mononoke. (Netflix Anime)

The Medicine Seller has officially returned to the Ōoku, which can only mean one thing... A new mononoke! (Netflix Anime)

Get ready for action with SAKAMOTO DAYS: Season 1 Part 2, spine-tingling chills with The Summer Hikaru Died, and supernatural encounters with DAN DA DAN Season 2. On top of that, Mononoke The Movie: Chapter II - The Ashes of Rage arrives on Netflix this August. (Netflix Anime)

This week, we have a look at the August kabuki performance at the Kabuki-za theatre in Tokyo. (Kabuki In-Depth)

Ever wondered how Japanese indie musicians are breaking out beyond Japan? In this article, we’ll explore how platforms like Spotify, YouTube, and TikTok—along with targeted tools—are helping them reach global fans.

A new dawn is approaching. The Grand Line is no place for the faint of heart. Brace yourselves, ONE PIECE INTO THE GRAND LINE sets sail in 2026! And looks like Season 3 Production is kicking off.. (Netflix Anime)

While out on patrol, Sakura goes all out to chase down a missing cat and shows off his unexpected parkour skills. (Netflix Anime)

Eiichiro Oda, creator of ONE PIECE, reacts to the LEGO sets of Windmill Village Hut, Buggy the Clown's Circus Tent, Battle at Arlong Park, The Going Merry Pirate Ship, and The Baratie Floating Restaurant, as well as special LEGO figures of the Straw Hat crew and other characters. (Netflix Japan)

As generative AI becomes more widespread, reports of sexual deepfake abuse are increasing around the world. Behind the surge are websites that use artificial intelligence to transform ordinary photos into fake nude images and videos—often without the subject’s consent.

Japan in the 1980s, an ethnographic analysis of a society seen from the West: The ambivalence of a country, on the one hand relentlessly projected into the future, and on the other, rooted in traditional concepts and medieval morality. (TRNGL)

In this third video, we enter act III of the masterpiece Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami ("Sugawara and the Secrets of Calligraphy"). (Kabuki In-Depth)

Nagoya has once again transformed into a hub of colorful costumes and characters as the World Cosplay Summit opened on August 1st, attracting participants from around the globe and an expected 300,000 visitors over three days.

A Chinese film depicting the wartime activities of Japan’s notorious Unit 731 has had its release suddenly postponed, likely out of consideration for diplomatic relations with Japan.

The long-running Marunouchi TOEI movie theater in Tokyo’s Ginza district, a beloved venue directly operated by major film studio Toei since its opening in 1960, closed its doors on Sunday.

The winning concert is a very traditional ritual for competitive Umamusume. Oguri Cap's is just a little more... unique. (Netflix Anime)

In this video, we have a look at the wonderful career of the Kamigata actor Kataoka Gatō V, who recently passed away. (Kabuki In-Depth)

KADOKAWA is ramping up its global content strategy by spotlighting "wordless manga"—a genre that tells stories entirely through images, eliminating language barriers and appealing to a worldwide audience.

Ms. Matsuura's greatest fears manifest when she unwillingly receives a malicious guest. (Netflix Anime)

Dancing in a flowing white costume, HARUKA from Ōkuma, Fukushima Prefecture made her solo debut on the night of July 18th at Spa Resort Hawaiians, a major leisure complex in Iwaki, Fukushima.

An interactive exhibition blending Edo-period ukiyo-e with modern digital technology is underway in Fukuoka, offering visitors the chance to experience traditional Japanese clothing through easy kimono rentals.

Time to consider the July program at the Shochiku-za, which is about to conclude! (Kabuki In-Depth)

More than 500 original manuscripts from Osamu Tezuka's classic manga Black Jack are on display at a new exhibition opening July 18th at the Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum in Naha.