On the heels of sold-out U.S. and Japan tours with his recently formed rock supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS, X JAPAN bandleader Yoshiki held a press conference at Grammy Museum's Clive Davis theater in downtown Los Angeles Monday evening to officially announce Requiem, his upcoming 10th anniversary classical world tour with a full orchestra in the fall. (revolvermag.com)

バカラのエキサイティングなカジノ ゲームは、その豪華な設定と速攻のアクションでプレイヤーを魅了します。 (newsonjapan.com)

About 94% of respondents in the performing arts industry said they were “concerned” about the negative impacts of artificial intelligence, such as on copyright infringement, the Arts Workers Japan Association said on Monday. (The Japan News)

P2E games allow for a more immersive gaming experience, but they are directly affecting the casino industry. (newsonjapan.com)

It's once again time to look at some of Japan's most infamous, bizarre, and disturbing internet lore. (Sakura Stardust)

The pre-registration for the release of Harry Potter: Magic Awakened in Japan has opened! Check out the trailer narrated by Japanese voice actor and singer Kensho Ono. (Harry Potter: Magic Awakened Community)

The president of Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates has offered an apology over allegations of sexual misconduct by its late founder and former president. (NHK)

Tokyo is darker at night now than in 2019 before COVID-19 ravaged the city's entertainment districts. Nighttime satellite images show the city last year had luminosity only 90% that of 2019, while Paris and London had fully regained their glow. (Nikkei)

For Western graphic novel and comic fans, especially in the United States, there are now two major factions competing on the market: Western comics, such as Marvel and DC, and the vast world of Japanese manga. (CBR)

A major exhibition of plastic models is currently underway in the central Japanese city of Shizuoka, with visitors from overseas for the first time in four years. (NHK)

An entertainment industry group in Japan is calling on the government to protect the rights and activities of artists in response to the growing amount of content generated by artificial intelligence. (NHK)

Ito-sensei shares his thoughts on the anime version of "Soichi's Beloved Pet". Meow! (Netflix Anime)

In this video, we take a look at the eleven scenes most often performed from the epic jidaimono play Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura ("Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees"). (Kabuki In-Depth)

Ito-sensei shares his thoughts on the anime version of "Whispering Woman". (Netflix Anime)

Police officer Agawa Daigo (Yuya Yagira) uncovers a horrifying truth about a rumor of a beautiful village where it is said that people are eaten. (Hulu)

Mahalo Terajima made his debut kabuki performance in Tokyo on May 1, 2023, becoming Japan’s first officially recognised dual national kabuki actor. (Dawn)

Anyone knowledgeable about the international gambling scene will agree that Japan is a massive market with untapped potential. (newsonjapan.com)

Our monthly preview of the upcoming kabuki performances, which this May includes the major Dankiku festival at the Kabuki-za, a Nakamuraya show at Himeji Castle, the continuation of the anniversary celebration at the Meiji-za, the annual show by the Zenshin-za at the National Theatre, and a smaller show at the Kyoto Minami-za. (Kabuki In-Depth)

Yosuke Takahata doesn’t care what people think of his “itasha” car, which has his favourite anime character — a sexy, red-eyed horse-woman — emblazoned across both sides. (malaymail.com)

After conquering multiplexes across the world, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” made its homecoming to Japan on Friday, in a film the video game’s creator says has given the iconic character a more human personality. (Japan Times)

Open just a couple weeks ago, Kabukicho tower is Tokyo's hottest new nightlift hotspot in the adult entertainment district of Kabukicho, Shinjuku. (VIRTUAL JAPAN)

The final season of the Netflix Series "Ultraman" starts streaming worldwide from May 11, 2023, only on Netflix! (Netflix Anime)

"Asura" follows the life of a young boy born into a world of poverty and violence. Asura is constantly abused by his father and struggles to survive in a society that is corrupt and cruel. (Anime Explained)

Celebrities have a hard time maintaining privacy. This, miraculously, was never a problem for Doji Morita. A musical artist who spent the entirety of their musical career shrouded in mystery. (Sakura Stardust)

Calling it an "awakening of youth and passion," Chinese fans of Slam Dunk, a Japanese sports manga series, swarmed into cinemas on Thursday at midnight. (Global Times)