After hitting the big screen in its native Japan on November 3, Godzilla Minus One is about to make its way overseas – and it's a hit with international critics. (Total Film)

In the sidestreets of Tokyo's entertainment district, Kabukicho, known as "To-Yoko," there has been rampant abuse of over-the-counter cough medicine by young people wanting to experience 'overdose', that is, being completely incapacitated.

As street dance reaches fever pitch in the lead up to the 2024 Paris Olympics with the inclusion of breakdancing, one of Japan's largest street dance events was held in Yoyogi Park, Shibuya, Tokyo.

When you think of Nintendo, you tend to think of family-friendly gaming. You think of Link and Mario and sunshine and smiley stars. The word “adult” doesn’t likely come up when you ponder games on Switch, but that’s seemingly about to change. (kotaku.com)

As Kyoto's autumn foliage reaches its peak, swarms of tourists have converged on the ancient capital, captivated by stunning displays like Wednesday evening's illumination at Kiyomizu Temple.

Let's dive into deeper waters with the English VO and Japanese VO dub, especially with the Evil Exes and second half of the series. Here's part 2 of our Scott Pilgrim Takes Off VO comparisons. (Kakuchopurei)

Japanese manga series “Tiger Mask” is being adapted into a live-action feature for the international market by Italy’s Fabula Pictures and Brandon Box and Japan’s Kodansha. (Variety)

A project to create a new episode of Japanese manga legend Tezuka Osamu's Black Jack series with the help of generative AI has been completed and previewed to the media. (NHK)

Penjualan "Lotere Jumbo Akhir Tahun," yang berhadiah total 1 Miliar Yen, telah dimulai pada hari Selasa.

Kenji Endo is slumbering in his student room, casually listening to the sound of American rock 'n' roll, which has now become commonplace on Japanese radio since the days of post-World War II occupation. (Far Out)

It is time to have a look at act IX of Kanadehon Chūshingura, an important scene that takes place at Yuranosuke's retreat in Yamashina, and which gives a tragic conclusion to the plot lines involving Kakogawa Honzō and his family. (Kabuki In-Depth)

The "Bungo Stray Dogs" manga exhibition, showcasing action battles among famed literary characters, commenced on November 18th at Telepia Hall, located in Higashi Ward, Nagoya.

A live show held in China on Friday night featured popular Japanese comedians, including Tonikaku Akarui Yasumura, or 'Tony' Yasumura, who presented his 'nude' act while wearing full-body tights.

A non-profit group in Tokyo says a growing number of women are reporting problems with 'host clubs' that provide entertainment with male companions called hosts. Some of these women are reportedly charged huge bills and are forced to work in the sex industry to repay their debts. (NHK)

There is something that is mildly jarring about the storytelling of In Love and Deep Water. A lot of the plots are rather unexplained, and the love story doesn’t make a lot of sense amidst the mystery and the character’s personal problems. (dmtalkies.com)

Iconic Japanese filmmaker and comedian Takeshi Kitano said Wednesday the country's entertainment industry has always tended to treat performers as commodities, with its traditional hierarchical structure often facilitating abuse of power. (Kyodo)

Valve is a well-known video game developer and publisher responsible for some of the industry's most famous and influential titles, including Half-Life, Portal, and Left 4 Dead. (newsonjapan.com)

The show will take place in Asakusa, Tokyo's traditional entertainment district. There will be a 30-minute welcome session with a drink, followed by a 60-minute comedy show on Japan. After the show, feel free to hang out at the bar, make friends, and drink for another 30 minutes or so. (Japanese Comedian Meshida)

Set at a resort for Pokémon on a southern island, this is the story of a new concierge named Haru, who gradually discovers herself as she and her fellow staff members scramble to attend to the various Pokémon guests. (Netflix Anime)

2016年にカジノ法案が成立しました。あれから6年以上の月日が流れましたが、未だにカジノを含む統合レジャー施設の建設は進んでいません。 (newsonjapan.com)

Japanese public broadcaster NHK has announced the lineup for its annual New Year's Eve live music show. No performers from the talent agency previously called Johnny & Associates will be included because of the sexual abuse allegations against the agency's late founder. (NHK)

Mr. Beast is getting some hate for building wells in Africa and this is Japanese anime characters having a wild discussion about Mr. Beast and his controversy that never existed in our dimension (Sora The Troll)

Nintendo is developing a live-action film based on its hit video game “The Legend of Zelda,” the Japanese company behind the Super Mario franchise said Wednesday. (AP)

Heath, bassist of the popular band X Japan, died recently, according to sources in the music industry. He was 55. (The Japan News)

Giriyaaku Amegasaki, the 'legendary street performer' from Hakodate City, Hokkaido, has reached his 55th year in the performance industry at the age of 93. Despite aging and battling illnesses, he continues to dance on the streets, declaring, 'This is not the end for me.'