Ghibli Park in Nagakute, Aichi Prefecture, which marked its third year since opening, will see its popular exhibition of film scenes undergo its first renewal.
In Yame, Fukuoka Prefecture, the centuries-old tradition of the Yame Fukushima Lantern Puppets was held through September 23rd, continuing a cultural practice that dates back to the Edo period.
The stage play Daigyakuten! Sengoku Warlords Honored, a fantastical period drama blending impersonations, songs, and slapstick comedy, opened on September 20th at the Meijiza Theater in Tokyo.
A high school teacher, after being diagnosed with a terminal illness, realizes he’s been drifting through life and decides to live out his remaining time to the fullest. (Netflix Japan)
Climb on the rooftop of the Golden Pavilion to find out the mystery of the Full Circle.
This week, we review the final performance of the great actor Nakamura Kichiemon II.
Actor Shunsuke Daito visited Kyoto, the birthplace of Japanese period dramas, to explore the hidden craftsmanship behind sword fights and stage props, discovering that the swords used on set were once crafted with egg whites.
The Unko Museum, a popular interactive attraction that has drawn more than two million visitors worldwide, opened in Okinawa on September 21st at Aeon Mall Okinawa Rycom. The colorful and pop-themed venue seeks to overturn the traditional perception of unko (poop) as dirty, instead presenting it as something fun and cute.