Blending traditional design with modern functionality, Asian games vivid symbols like tigers, lanterns, and coins that create a culturally rich visual atmosphere.
Ever wondered how masterpieces like The Boy and the Heron came about? Hayao Miyazaki gives us a peek into his brain and how he creates.
A special documentary revisits the streets of Osaka between 1959 and 1971, a period when the 'Osaka City Tram' ran through the heart of the city before being discontinued in 1969. The film opens with a scene from Yodoyabashi in 1959, capturing a moment of national anticipation as boxer Sato Hatta prepared to challenge Pascal Perez for the world flyweight title....
This week the turn out attention to the appearance of the Otowaya troupe at the Misono-za theatre in Nagoya! (Kabuki In-Depth)
Tokyo’s infamous Yoshiwara red-light district is home to a wide variety of adult entertainment venues, but one attraction known as “Omega” has been creating a particular stir among visitors for its extreme and unconventional experience. (Japanese Comedian Meshida)
A new animated film adaptation of the acclaimed war manga 'Peleliu: Guernica of Paradise' will hit theaters on December 5th, telling a harrowing yet deeply human story of friendship and survival during one of the fiercest battles of the Pacific War.
A long-lost recording of acclaimed film director Kihachi Okamoto, known for his lifelong commitment to anti-war cinema, has been discovered, shedding new light on the convictions behind his influential body of work. The tape, found in January in a storage room at BSS San’in Broadcasting, captures Okamoto speaking on radio in 1968 and reveals deeply personal reflections shaped by his wartime experiences.
A vlog from this year’s Tokyo Game Show (TGS), one of the world’s largest gaming exhibitions showcasing the latest titles, technologies, and industry trends, highlights a visit to the "MIRESI" booth — a social media sensation known for its massive display screen that drew widespread attention online and became one of the most talked-about attractions of the event.
There’s a new story unfolding in Japanese sports -- one that you won’t always see in the headlines.
A new stage production in Okinawa has brought the rich history of the Ryukyu Kingdom to life through opera, captivating audiences with a dramatic portrayal of royal love and resilience. The performance, staged in Urasoe as part of celebrations marking the city’s 55th anniversary, centers on Queen Aoriya and the young seventh king of the Ryukyu Kingdom as they face the nation’s greatest crisis in 1609 — the invasion known as “Satsuma,” which threatened the kingdom’s sovereignty.
The first half of 2025’s paperback sales rankings are dominated by 'Comrade Girl, Shoot the Enemy,' a powerful debut novel by author Toma Aisaka that traces the brutal wartime coming-of-age of a Soviet girl turned sniper.
Sony opened a new facility in central Beijing on October 13th that allows visitors to experience its latest 3D imaging and sensor technologies, part of a broader push to strengthen its entertainment business in China.
A wave of anime and pop culture enthusiasts gathered in New York as the city hosted one of the largest pop culture events on the U.S. East Coast, the New York Comic Con, drawing crowds of cosplayers and fans from across the country.
The documentary film 'Yusaburareru Seigi' (Shaken Justice) is prompting fresh debate over how the media approaches sensitive legal cases, as it explores the assumptions and consequences of press reporting on so-called "shaken baby syndrome."
A new “Sky Restaurant” experience will open in Osaka’s Nakanoshima district on October 10, offering diners the rare thrill of enjoying food and drinks while suspended 40 meters above ground.
At the 21st Clarino Beautiful Legs Award 2025 ceremony held in Tokyo on October 6th, actress Risa Naka was honored in the 30s category, alongside Runa Nakajima in the teen division and Hikaru Takahashi in the 20s division. The annual event recognizes celebrities with outstanding leg beauty and health.
With millions of people around the world creating, sharing, and engaging with content each day on TikTok, from art that allows them to experiment through to videos featuring international music hits, there is just so much great creative content coming out of TikTok.
The world no longer follows the familiar rules of stability. Pandemics, technological leaps, economic disruptions, and climate crises have shaped an era where constancy has become a rarity.
The Straw Hats need to find their way to Zou, which lies atop the back of a colossal elephant. Thankfully, Kanjuro has a solution (of sorts). (Netflix Anime)
Characters such as Tarepanda, Kogepan, Nakamura-kun, and Rilakkuma — all born in Japan’s Heisei era — are once again capturing the hearts of the Reiwa generation, sparking a wave of nostalgia and renewed popularity among young people.
The Resort Shirakami is a remarkable train because it’s available for those with JR Rail Passes! Just make a seat reservation. It takes you through some super scenic areas of Japan’s has a dining car and cafe, entertainment and more! (ONLY in JAPAN * GO)
A tearful Kusama Richard Keita of the idol group Aぇ! Group was released from the Mita Police Station in Tokyo on October 6th around 2 p.m., wearing a black suit and bowing deeply as he apologized. With his voice trembling, he said, “I sincerely apologize for the trouble I have caused,” lowering his head for about ten seconds.
In this video, we take a look at five lost which have fallen from the kabuki repertoire. (Kabuki In-Depth)
Richard Keita Kusama, a 29-year-old member of the idol group Aぇ! Group under STARTO Entertainment, was arrested by Tokyo Metropolitan Police on suspicion of public indecency.
The Japanese internet is filled with many lost media topics unknown to the rest of the world, many are unsettling and sometimes tragic. From lost tv broadcasts to cryptic webpages, were going to explore the more unusual pieces today. (Sakura Stardust)