Fans of entertainers belonging to the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates have expressed mixed feelings over the closure of shops selling official merchandise. (NHK)

A bizarre case where a man was found curled underneath a toilet (akidearest)

In this video, the nihon buyō dancer Chinami Hananomoto answers some questions about her dance journey and kabuki! (Kabuki In-Depth)

BLUE EYE SAMURAI follows Mizu (voiced by Maya Erskine), a mixed-race master of the sword who lives a life in disguise seeking the deliverance of revenge. (Netflix Anime)

Bad Lands is the latest film release from Masato Harada who at this point, is Japan's most exciting filmmaker. Forget the foreign critics' darling Ryusuke Hamaguchi of Drive My Car fame - Harada is sexier, racier and much more unscrupulous. (japansubculture.com)

The second round of the Kengan Life-or-Death Tournament continues — without Ohma. As the mighty gladiators clash, a shadowy figure plots a violent coup. Ohma remembers the day his master, Tokita Niko, saved him from yakuza enforcers. (Netflix Anime)

If a host want to earn a lot of money they have to deceive their customers, like many political parties. (Japanese Comedian Meshida)

Yakuzas are scary. Japan is scary. Well Japan is not scary really nvm. (Sora The Troll)

In this video we continue to take a look at the dance masterpiece Kyōganoko Musume Dōjō-ji ("The Maiden at Dōjō-ji Temple"), focusing on the ranbyōshi section, highly influenced by the noh theatre. (Kabuki In-Depth)

The wholesome McDonald’s Japan ad that had many praising its emphasis on family has already managed to accrue erotic artwork from Internet artists. (nichegamer.com)

Fast sideways drifting and truly Japanese tuning - this is Japanese Drift Master! The new trailer has arrived, so sit back and let's go to the place where drifting was born. (Japanese Drift Master)

Geishas in Japan have an enigmatic charm about them. They are so revered that a teacher of the art was once declared a “living national treasure” in the country. (South China Morning Post)

Come 2024, Billy Joel will be in a Tokyo state of mind. The Piano Man has announced a new concert that’s scheduled for January 24 at the Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital. (americansongwriter.com)

Let's take a look at the kabuki performances coming up this month, including major shows at the Kabuki-za, National Theatre and Misono-za! (Kabuki In-Depth)

Exile's Atsushi has come out on livestream telling how he was struck down by lyme disease, which is transmitted by the bite of an infected tick and can take 2-3 years to recover.

The Grand Prix winner of the '2023 Miss Japan Competition' held on Thursday is 25-year-old Ai Yoshida, a public servant working at the Health and Welfare Office of Saga Prefecture Government.

From a brutal time that fears and hates her, a warrior will rise. From the writer of Logan and Blade Runner 2049 comes Blue Eye Samurai. (Netflix Anime)

A small camera found in a factory area. What was recorded was unbelievable and astonishing footage! (YABAI JAPAN HORROR)

This video takes a look at a new Japanese Cup Noodle commercial and the Japanese Metal Gear meme that it is based on. (Censored Gaming)

Bringing its own colorful dimension to Tokyo Game Show 2023, cosplay was on full display in front of halls 9-11 at Makuhari Messe. (JAPAN Forward)

In this video, we take a look at the career of the outstanding actor Ichikawa En'ō II, known throughout most of his life as Ichikawa Ennosuke III, and his revolutionary contributions to kabuki. We also put him in the context of the Omodakaya guild, and the legacy of his predecessors. (Kabuki In-Depth)

There are times when McDonald’s unexpectedly goes viral. Now, McDonald’s has gone viral again after releasing a “pro-family” propaganda advert in Japan. (dexerto.com)

A large-scale arena specifically for music events is set to open next week in Yokohama's bay district, near Tokyo. (NHK)

Controversial Kick streamer Johnny Somali has been arrested in Japan following months of harassing locals and other streamers. (dexerto.com)

Nippon Television Holdings will acquire Studio Ghibli -- the globally acclaimed anime house known for smash hits like "Spirited Away" and director Hayao Miyazaki -- through subsidiary Nippon TV, the company announced on Thursday. (Nikkei)