Riisa Naka, who plays Mira in Alice in Borderland, gives you a behind the scenes look into how she delivered the scene where Mira confuses Arisu with the truth about Borderland. (Netflix Japan)

A lethargic, empathetic road movie about finding one’s parents — for everyone who just wants to laze about! Netflix series "Gudetama: An Eggcellent Adventure" (Netflix Anime)

A lethargic, empathetic road trip series about finding one’s parents — for everyone who just wants to laze about! (Netflix Anime)

Netflix got another boost to its growing Japanese content slate, Netflix has green-lighted a Japanese live-action film based on the classic Japanese Manga “City Hunter” created by Tsukasa Hojo, “City Hunter,” which will be available for streaming all over the world. (cinemadailyus.com)

Shinkai Makoto, famed director of Your Name and more, is back with yet another breathtakingly beautiful anime film. How does Suzume no Tojimari stack up? (Unseen Japan)

The global market for Japanese anime expanded 13% to an all-time high of 2.74 trillion yen ($20 billion at current rates) last year, thanks to streaming platforms like Netflix and fans eager to spend on merchandise for franchises like Pokemon and "Demon Slayer." (Nikkei)

Anime is super popular around the world, and it actually has an educational function. It's very realistic and has many features that pertain to real life, giving insights into real Japanese culture. ( BRIGHT SIDE)

Rilakkuma, Kaoru and friends try various methods to keep fit. (Netflix Anime)

Lesserafim Kazuha, the Japanese rookie K-pop idol, is quickly becoming one of the most popular idols in the industry. (K-Stats)

An NHK program featuring coexistence between people and nature in an area of Japan known for its snowy climate has won a prestigious prize from the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union. (NHK)

This is Shibasaki, your painting instructor. Today I would like to try painting without using a paintbrush. Please take your time to see how it will turn out. (Watercolor by Shibasaki)

In this video, we take a quick tour of 10 of the most popular works in the kabuki dance repertoire. (Kabuki In-Depth)

This anime, based on the popular manga serialized in Monthly Comic Zenon and which has sold over 14 million copies, enters its second phase! (Netflix Anime)

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)

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)