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)

From psychic phenomena to bizarre incidents, a collection of terrifying images that are not allowed to be broadcast on TV. Footage from a television program that was not shown due to problems encountered during filming. (YABAI JAPAN HORROR)

The men who came forward to allege they were sexually abused as teenagers by Japanese boy band producer Johnny Kitagawa now have a powerful listener: the United Nations. (AP)

Universal Studios Japan jumped to the No. 3 spot among the world's most visited theme parks last year, finding success with a mix of Hollywood and Japanese characters after more than 100 billion yen ($700 million) in investments over the past decade. (Nikkei)

Warner Bros. has apologized for engaging in "Barbienheimer" social media marketing after the company's Japanese branch posted a statement criticizing the headquarters for feeding into the craze online. (salon)

Starting next month, the visa requirements for foreign entertainers visiting Japan will be significantly relaxed.