The second round of the Kengan Life-or-Death Tournament continues — without Ohma. As the mighty gladiators clash, a shadowy figure plots a violent coup. Ohma remembers the day his master, Tokita Niko, saved him from yakuza enforcers. (Netflix Anime)

Japan, a nation steeped in a captivating blend of ancient traditions and cutting-edge technology, is presently in the midst of a profound metamorphosis within its sports betting landscape. (newsonjapan.com)

If a host want to earn a lot of money they have to deceive their customers, like many political parties. (Japanese Comedian Meshida)

Yakuzas are scary. Japan is scary. Well Japan is not scary really nvm. (Sora The Troll)

In this video we continue to take a look at the dance masterpiece Kyōganoko Musume Dōjō-ji ("The Maiden at Dōjō-ji Temple"), focusing on the ranbyōshi section, highly influenced by the noh theatre. (Kabuki In-Depth)

The wholesome McDonald’s Japan ad that had many praising its emphasis on family has already managed to accrue erotic artwork from Internet artists. (nichegamer.com)

Fast sideways drifting and truly Japanese tuning - this is Japanese Drift Master! The new trailer has arrived, so sit back and let's go to the place where drifting was born. (Japanese Drift Master)

Geishas in Japan have an enigmatic charm about them. They are so revered that a teacher of the art was once declared a “living national treasure” in the country. (South China Morning Post)

Come 2024, Billy Joel will be in a Tokyo state of mind. The Piano Man has announced a new concert that’s scheduled for January 24 at the Tokyo Dome in the Japanese capital. (americansongwriter.com)

Let's take a look at the kabuki performances coming up this month, including major shows at the Kabuki-za, National Theatre and Misono-za! (Kabuki In-Depth)

Exile's Atsushi has come out on livestream telling how he was struck down by lyme disease, which is transmitted by the bite of an infected tick and can take 2-3 years to recover.

The Grand Prix winner of the '2023 Miss Japan Competition' held on Thursday is 25-year-old Ai Yoshida, a public servant working at the Health and Welfare Office of Saga Prefecture Government.

From a brutal time that fears and hates her, a warrior will rise. From the writer of Logan and Blade Runner 2049 comes Blue Eye Samurai. (Netflix Anime)

A small camera found in a factory area. What was recorded was unbelievable and astonishing footage! (YABAI JAPAN HORROR)

This video takes a look at a new Japanese Cup Noodle commercial and the Japanese Metal Gear meme that it is based on. (Censored Gaming)

Bringing its own colorful dimension to Tokyo Game Show 2023, cosplay was on full display in front of halls 9-11 at Makuhari Messe. (JAPAN Forward)

In this video, we take a look at the career of the outstanding actor Ichikawa En'ō II, known throughout most of his life as Ichikawa Ennosuke III, and his revolutionary contributions to kabuki. We also put him in the context of the Omodakaya guild, and the legacy of his predecessors. (Kabuki In-Depth)

Japan is gearing up for a major transformation in the tourism industry, set to open its first integrated resorts (IRs) in 2030. (newsonjapan.com)

There are times when McDonald’s unexpectedly goes viral. Now, McDonald’s has gone viral again after releasing a “pro-family” propaganda advert in Japan. (dexerto.com)

A large-scale arena specifically for music events is set to open next week in Yokohama's bay district, near Tokyo. (NHK)

Controversial Kick streamer Johnny Somali has been arrested in Japan following months of harassing locals and other streamers. (dexerto.com)

Nippon Television Holdings will acquire Studio Ghibli -- the globally acclaimed anime house known for smash hits like "Spirited Away" and director Hayao Miyazaki -- through subsidiary Nippon TV, the company announced on Thursday. (Nikkei)

Capcom's "Onimusha," the landmark survival action video game series set in Japan’s feudal Sengoku period, is being adapted into an anime series. (Netflix Anime)

Refreshing an iconic Kaiju design from the Heisei series is no easy feat. Find out how Gyaos was designed for "GAMERA -Rebirth-" in this exclusive behind-the-scenes video! (Netflix Anime)

Japanese actor Takashi Sorimachi, who played reformed biker gangster-turned-teacher Eikichi Onizuka in the live-action television adaptation GTO (1998), is reprising his role in an upcoming TV special. (straitstimes.com)