Nocturnal Traces of 1980s Japan, Echoes of a Bygone Era: This refractive visual text is composed of 35mm excerpts from footage shot in Japan during the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s restored in 1080p digital format. Some of these clips capture real everyday life, others come from documentaries and films, but all reflect the country's reality at the time, as confirmed by our Japanese distribution partners. (TRNGL)
The film Frontline is a powerful dramatization based on true events, portraying the individuals who took on Japan’s first major COVID-19 outbreak. Featuring an ensemble cast including Shun Oguri, Tori Matsuzaka, Sosuke Ikematsu, and Yosuke Kubozuka, the story centers around the events of February 2020 at the Port of Yokohama, where an unknown virus had begun to spread.
Kabuki actors including Kankuro Nakamura took part in a traditional boat procession in Fukuoka on May 31st to promote next month's Grand Kabuki performances at the Hakataza Theater.
After seeing her wedding kimono for the first time, Miyo can't help but get a little emotional. (Netflix Anime)
This week we continue our exploration of the fascinating state of kabuki in 1925. (Kabuki In-Depth)
The film Detchiage is set for nationwide release on June 27th and revolves around the devastating consequences of false accusations, particularly those made by minors.
Every year, the “Salaryman Senryu” competition captures the mood of the times through humorous verse, and this year’s top ten results were announced on May 29th.
A pirate-themed game titled "Pirates Anime Quest" has stirred controversy after it appeared on Nintendo’s online store, with users pointing out its uncanny resemblance to characters from the wildly popular anime series One Piece.