Takeshi's Castle is a LEGENDARY Japanese TV Game Show and one of the funniest game shows ever made. Xeno Reacts to a full episode of Takeshi's Castle. (Xenosys Vex)

In this video, we take a look at a masterpiece of the kabuki and bunraku repertoire, Ichi-no-Tani Futaba Gunki ("Chronicle of the Battle of Ichi-no-Tani"), first staged for the puppet theatre in the 12th lunar month of 1751, at the Toyotake-za theatre in Osaka. (Kabuki In-Depth)

On a brisk early morning in 2007, a 2chan user was outside in Shinjuku. Passing through an alleyway behind a hospital, they began to hear something unusual. Singing. Described as beautiful but haunting. (Sakura Stardust)

Namani Nagura is now air guitar's most decorated player, championship organizers said. The organization, based in Oulu in central Finland, said that it aimed to "promote world peace" through its annual air guitar event. (dw.com)

An Australian man has gone viral after he shared a clip of a Japanese police officer pulling him up over a frowned-upon act while he was walking the streets. (nypost.com)

With his parents abroad, Kimihito Kurusu lived a quiet, unremarkable life alone until monster girls came crowding in! (Anime Explained)

Banned episodes are no rare occurrence in the world of television, including a Pokémon episode did indeed cause numerous desperate parents to run to the hospital with their children, many of which had lost consciousness due to seizures. (collider.com)

Japan’s annual five-day-long Rock in Japan Fes. 2023 took place on August 5, 6, 11, 12, and 13, with a myriad of Japanese music acts both soft and hard. (soranews24.com)

The Internet is a high-speed information highway that is evolving alongside digital tech and as you would expect, there is a lot of adult content out there. (newsonjapan.com)

Hayao Miyazaki is one of the best things that happened in Japanese history. His work is outside of the concept of animation it moves people and touches people's hearts. It is a textbook of life that everyone has to learn. (SHOW NEMOTO)

Her dance on "Kaavaalaa" with the Japanese Ambassador to India went viral. But who is this Hindi-speaking Japanese YouTuber? (Brut India)

It's time for the story of the most amazing Japanese prison break ever! (BE AMAZED)

SOUTH Korean DJ Soda said she was molested during a music festival called Music Circus, which took place in Sennan Long Park, Osaka, Japan, China Press reported. (The Star)

Footage taken on the birthday of the contributor's brother. A horrifying experience of fortune-telling with his brother's girlfriend in a small, crowded building! (YABAI JAPAN HORROR)

Renowned Japanese American fiddler Shoji Tabuchi, a performer in Branson, Missouri; died from pancreatic cancer at 79 on Friday, his step-daughter Chrissy Lingo-Tabuchi, said on Facebook. (asamnews.com)

In this video, we take a look at the ending of the Aburaya scene from the 1796 sewamono Ise Ondo Koi no Netaba ("The Ise Dances and Love's Dull Blade"), focusing on the various acting traditions and stage settings. (Kabuki In-Depth)

According to Legend, hone-onna was a beautiful woman abandoned or betrayed by her husband or lover. (See U in History / Mythology)

It is time we examined Silence, a story revolving around Christian missionaries who secretly travel to Edo period Japan and who find themselves tested under the weight of intense religious persecution. (The Shogunate)

Hollywood blockbuster "Barbie" hit theatres in Japan on Friday, where "Barbenheimer" memes linking the doll-themed film with the atomic bomb caused a stir and made distributor Warner Bros (WBD.O) apologise ahead of the release. (Reuters)

This is a documentary about Japanese sexy actress MARIA NAGAI and her challenge to become the number 1 actress in Japan. (Dark side of Japan Yuki)

Hiyama Saya experienced massive blowback last month after a major revelation. (Japanalysis)

Netflix is giving a glimpse of the new film Once Upon a Crime. The streaming service shared a trailer for the Japanese fantasy film Monday. (UPI)

In this video, we make a short recap of the kabuki performances that will take place in August, such as the Kabuki-za and Minami-za shows, and several short programs by both high-ranking actor and students. (Kabuki In-Depth)

In this captivating episode, we uncover the fascinating tale of a once-mighty American sports car, the Corvette, which found itself a long way from home, abandoned amidst the stunning landscapes of Japan. (SAMMIT)

Leading the charge in August are The Seven Deadly Sins: The Grudge of Edinburgh Part 2, and both parts of Baki Hanma Season 2! Check out what's hot on Netflix Anime this month with our good ol' watch guide. (Netflix Anime)