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.
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.
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)
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)
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.
Popular kabuki actors took to the waters of central Osaka on July 1st for the annual "Funanorikomi" boat procession, a seasonal tradition that signals the arrival of midsummer.