Iconic Japanese filmmaker and comedian Takeshi Kitano said Wednesday the country's entertainment industry has always tended to treat performers as commodities, with its traditional hierarchical structure often facilitating abuse of power. (Kyodo)

The show will take place in Asakusa, Tokyo's traditional entertainment district. There will be a 30-minute welcome session with a drink, followed by a 60-minute comedy show on Japan. After the show, feel free to hang out at the bar, make friends, and drink for another 30 minutes or so. (Japanese Comedian Meshida)

Set at a resort for Pokémon on a southern island, this is the story of a new concierge named Haru, who gradually discovers herself as she and her fellow staff members scramble to attend to the various Pokémon guests. (Netflix Anime)

Japanese public broadcaster NHK has announced the lineup for its annual New Year's Eve live music show. No performers from the talent agency previously called Johnny & Associates will be included because of the sexual abuse allegations against the agency's late founder. (NHK)

Mr. Beast is getting some hate for building wells in Africa and this is Japanese anime characters having a wild discussion about Mr. Beast and his controversy that never existed in our dimension (Sora The Troll)

Nintendo is developing a live-action film based on its hit video game “The Legend of Zelda,” the Japanese company behind the Super Mario franchise said Wednesday. (AP)

Heath, bassist of the popular band X Japan, died recently, according to sources in the music industry. He was 55. (The Japan News)

Giriyaaku Amegasaki, the 'legendary street performer' from Hakodate City, Hokkaido, has reached his 55th year in the performance industry at the age of 93. Despite aging and battling illnesses, he continues to dance on the streets, declaring, 'This is not the end for me.'

In this video, we take a look at the tradition of tenren or "Imperial Appreciation" of kabuki, from the 1887 private performance for Emperor Meiji to the visit this October of Emperor Naruhito to the National Theatre. (Kabuki In-Depth)

A woman in her 20s was arrested early Sunday morning for attempting to kill a man with a knife on the streets of Kabukicho, Tokyo's entertainment district.

Godzilla Minus One is shaping up to be one of the greatest entries in the mighty monster’s long history on screen. Now the new trailer for the first Toho Godzilla movie in five years has arrived to bring everyone’s favorite prehistoric kaiju back to his native Japan. (movieweb.com)

On October 30, Hyunjin graced the Versace Ginza Store in Tokyo, Japan, with his presence. Even though the event was not officially confirmed by the agency, eager fans congregated, fueled by circulating rumors and hopeful anticipation of Hyunjin's appearance. (allkpop.com)

Fans of Japanese anime will have access to a new exhibition center in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district starting Tuesday. (NHK)

Let's take a look at the kabuki performances coming up this November, consisting of only two major shows, one at the Kabuki-za (Tokyo) and another one at the traveling Heisei Nakamura-za (Kitakyūshū, Fukuoka). (Kabuki In-Depth)

Japan's National Theatre, which is closing at the end of this month for reconstruction, held its final ceremony on Sunday, bringing down the curtain on its 57-year history.

As we approach the end of 2023 let me ask you something what do you think about this year as an anime fan. (ViniiTube)

Picture this: You've posted the most amazing photo or video on Instagram and are convinced it will break the internet. However, it's not getting the amount of engagements you had imagined. (newsonjapan.com)

A YouTuber has apologised and removed his controversial video where he dodged train fares following calls for his arrest. (Independent)

Are you aspiring to become a YouTube marketing expert or a video creator and wondering how to build a successful YouTube channel and earn money while at it? (newsonjapan.com)

One of Asia's largest film festivals has kicked off in Tokyo with filmmakers and actors from Japan and abroad appearing on the red carpet. (NHK)

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako attended a Kabuki performance on Monday for the first time in 5 years.

Tokyo, a city synonymous with modernity and age-old traditions, transforms as the sun sets. (newsonjapan.com)

A nuisance YouTuber Fidias recently posted a video where he traveled across Japan "for free". How? Boarding trains without paying, hiding in bathrooms, and evading police. (nichegamer.com)

In this video, we take a look at some basic elements of the musical accompaniments used on the kabuki stage, including geza ongaku and some of the schools of traditional Japanese music. (Kabuki In-Depth)

Netflix has picked up rights to Japanese financial drama series “Trillion Game” from leading local broadcaster Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS) and will begin airing it from Saturday. (variety.com)