Japan in the 1980s, an ethnographic analysis of a society seen from the West: The ambivalence of a country, on the one hand relentlessly projected into the future, and on the other, rooted in traditional concepts and medieval morality. (TRNGL)
In this third video, we enter act III of the masterpiece Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami ("Sugawara and the Secrets of Calligraphy"). (Kabuki In-Depth)
Nagoya has once again transformed into a hub of colorful costumes and characters as the World Cosplay Summit opened on August 1st, attracting participants from around the globe and an expected 300,000 visitors over three days.
A Chinese film depicting the wartime activities of Japan’s notorious Unit 731 has had its release suddenly postponed, likely out of consideration for diplomatic relations with Japan.
The long-running Marunouchi TOEI movie theater in Tokyo’s Ginza district, a beloved venue directly operated by major film studio Toei since its opening in 1960, closed its doors on Sunday.
The winning concert is a very traditional ritual for competitive Umamusume. Oguri Cap's is just a little more... unique. (Netflix Anime)
In this video, we have a look at the wonderful career of the Kamigata actor Kataoka Gatō V, who recently passed away. (Kabuki In-Depth)
KADOKAWA is ramping up its global content strategy by spotlighting "wordless manga"—a genre that tells stories entirely through images, eliminating language barriers and appealing to a worldwide audience.
Ms. Matsuura's greatest fears manifest when she unwillingly receives a malicious guest. (Netflix Anime)
Dancing in a flowing white costume, HARUKA from Ōkuma, Fukushima Prefecture made her solo debut on the night of July 18th at Spa Resort Hawaiians, a major leisure complex in Iwaki, Fukushima.
An interactive exhibition blending Edo-period ukiyo-e with modern digital technology is underway in Fukuoka, offering visitors the chance to experience traditional Japanese clothing through easy kimono rentals.
Time to consider the July program at the Shochiku-za, which is about to conclude! (Kabuki In-Depth)
More than 500 original manuscripts from Osamu Tezuka's classic manga Black Jack are on display at a new exhibition opening July 18th at the Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum in Naha.
A new trailer has been released for the upcoming film Black Showman, which opens in theaters on September 12th. The story begins with the murder of Eiichi Kamio, a former junior high school teacher. His daughter Mayo (played by Kasumi Arimura), who was just two months away from getting married, returns to her hometown after receiving sudden news of his death.
A host club operator in Nagoya has been arrested for allegedly threatening a female customer at her home in an attempt to collect about 1 million yen in unpaid club bills. This marks the first such arrest in Japan following the enforcement of revised regulations on the adult entertainment industry.
This female 'James Bond' took Japanese music market by storm. Meet Inessa Lee – American Idol alumni, FHM cover model and social media activist. Inessa Lee's song 'Love Gun' got on Japan Top 100 Spotify as the highest entry of the week after going viral on social media.
Let's have a look at the Kabuki-za performances going on this July! (Kabuki In-Depth)
Ever wondered how a blood clot forms over a scrape? It all starts with the hardworking platelets. (Netflix Anime)
The video game industry is undergoing a major transformation, moving beyond its traditional image as a pastime for children and enthusiasts to become a vast, multifaceted entertainment business. The global gaming market was estimated at 33 trillion yen in 2023, highlighting its explosive growth.
A first-generation Hermes Birkin bag has been sold at a Paris auction for approximately 1.47 billion yen, marking the highest price ever paid for a handbag. The winning bidder was a Japanese collector, and the sale was held by Sotheby’s.
Two women have been arrested by the Tokyo Metropolitan Police on suspicion of stealing 130,000 yen in cash by using a drunken man's bank card at an ATM in Tokyo's Taito Ward.
Police crackdowns are intensifying in Tokyo’s entertainment districts as more people fall victim to so-called "petty overcharging" scams, where customers lured into bars and izakayas by street solicitors end up paying unexplained charges far beyond what was promised.
Returning hits like Devil May Cry, Blue Eye Samurai, Beastars as well as new series like Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, Sakamoto Days and more! (Netflix Anime)
In this video, we continue exploring Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami ("Sugawara and the Secrets of Calligraphy"), focusing on the only performed scene from act II. (Kabuki In-Depth)
Japanese author Akira Otani’s novel Baba Yaga’s Night has won the Dagger Award in the translated fiction category—marking the first time a Japanese writer has received the honor from what is widely regarded as the world’s top prize in crime and mystery literature.