Oshimodoshi is an almost 300 years old scene in the aragoto style, first performed by Ichikawa Danjūrō II in 1727, at the Nakamura-za theatre in Edo. Ever since, playwrights have incorporated it into their newly created works for a spectacular and climatic conclusion. (Kabuki In-Depth)

Today, To my surprise, I have secretly obtained a certain famous manufacturer's paint that is not yet on the market! I would like to secretly verify what this paint really is. (Watercolor by Shibasaki)

Sony is looking to add sports to movies, music and games as a new core pillar of its entertainment business, acquiring technology companies to help it create 3D content for the metaverse. (Nikkei)

TOP50 most viewed Korean releases vs TOP50 most viewed Japanese releases by girl groups. (AE Top Musics)

In this video, we take a look at the acting tradition of Chūshingura Nanayaku ("Chūshingura Seven Roles"), established by Ichikawa Danzō IV in 1781 and continued by the next generation of kaneru yakusha, including Nakamura Utaemon III, Bandō Mitsugorō III, Onoe Kikugorō III and others. (Kabuki In-Depth)

To celebrate the name-taking ceremony of Ichikawa Danjūrō XIII, here is a abridged version of the 1985 shūmei of his father, Ichikawa Danjūrō XII (1946 – 2013). (Kabuki In-Depth)

In this video, we take a look at the informal art of kakegoe, the shouting by fans during a kabuki show, which are a valuable addition to the performance inherited from the Edo period. (Kabuki In-Depth)

The group’s debut single performs exceptionally well on the U.S. music charts as its members look collectively towards the future. (soranews24.com)

It's Yuichiro Umehara: Romantic Killer's Tsukasa! (Netflix Anime)

現在、日本でも人気が高まっているオンラインカジノ。入金への不安や、お金を使い過ぎてしまうのではないかという心配で興味はあるけど始めていない方も多いのではないでしょうか。 (newsonjapan.com)

American roulette is clearly one of the most popular versions of the game out there. (newsonjapan.com)

Suzume is the first big Makoto Shinkai anime film to open in November, moving from the usual summer openings of Your Name and Weathering With You. (crunchyroll.com)

X Japan is among the most legendary and iconic musical groups in Japan. Within their now-40 years of being active, the band has faced a great deal of scandal, controversy, and tragedy. (Sakura Stardust)

Japan is a country more advanced and cultured than any other. Whether it's food, scenic tourist destinations, entertainment, technological prowess or even the lifestyle of locals, there is no match for Japan. (Top Discovery)

The Hōōsai ("Phoenix Festival"), celebrating the 10th anniversary of the fifth Kabuki-za building, will take place this April, with a performance by the "goruden konbi" Tamasaburō-Nizaemon already scheduled. (Kabuki In-Depth)

A young man unknowingly eats a piece of mermaid's flesh and becomes immortal. For a long time he searches for other mermaids hoping they'll grant him mortality. Finally, he finds them, but they're about to eat a girl and he can't let that happen. ( Anime Explained)

Figure skater Hanyu Yuzuru has staged his first professional ice show since the two-time Olympic champion announced retirement from competition in July. (NHK)

Japanese airports and hotels are scrambling to handle the influx of tourists streaming across reopened borders, as staffs that withered to skeletal levels during the pandemic have not rebounded to match the rise in customers. (Nikkei)

A Japanese Kabuki star who recently assumed a prestigious stage name said Friday he wants to preserve the traditional art while adopting a new approach, including by collaborating with artists from other genres around the world as he seeks to attract younger audiences. (citynews.ca)

9th Dan player Amahiko Sato's shogi match against Takuya Nagase, who is a four-time undefeated Oza (“Throne”) title holder, started with both players were wearing face masks. (Japan Today)

The Roman architect Lucius is transported through time to modern-day Japan, where he learns about Japanese bathhouses and uses this to his gain back home. (Anime Explained)

Now Japan's border is open for foreign tourists and we are gradually getting back to our normal life so I decided to go and enjoy Halloween in Shibuya in my cosplay! (with me JAPAN)

On November 1st, the first international service of kabuki streaming on demand will launch in 9 countries, offering, for now, a small selection of three classic scenes. (Kabuki In-Depth)

During the decade between 1976 and 1986, a man's life was torn upside down after coming in contact with a theater doll said to be possessed by multiple anguished spirits. (Sakura Stardust)

The genius Junji Ito has long been at the forefront of the Japanese horror manga world. (Netflix Anime)