The Most Difficult Feat in Kabuki? ・ Chūshingura Nanayaku
TOKYO, Nov 20 (Kabuki In-Depth) -
In this video, we take a look at the acting tradition of Chūshingura Nanayaku ("Chūshingura Seven Roles"), established by Ichikawa Danzō IV in 1781 and continued by the next generation of kaneru yakusha, including Nakamura Utaemon III, Bandō Mitsugorō III, Onoe Kikugorō III and others.
Large-scale music arena to open in Yokohama's bay district
NHK - Sep 23
A large-scale arena specifically for music events is set to open next week in Yokohama's bay district, near Tokyo.
Onimusha | Official Trailer
Netflix Anime - Sep 21
Capcom's "Onimusha," the landmark survival action video game series set in Japan’s feudal Sengoku period, is being adapted into an anime series.
The Making of Gyaos | GAMERA -Rebirth-
Netflix Anime - Sep 20
Refreshing an iconic Kaiju design from the Heisei series is no easy feat. Find out how Gyaos was designed for "GAMERA -Rebirth-" in this exclusive behind-the-scenes video!
Japanese actor Takashi Sorimachi to reprise role as Onizuka in TV special of GTO
straitstimes.com - Sep 19
Japanese actor Takashi Sorimachi, who played reformed biker gangster-turned-teacher Eikichi Onizuka in the live-action television adaptation GTO (1998), is reprising his role in an upcoming TV special.
Justin Bieber shares behind-the-scenes of Japan trip with wife Hailey
yahoo.com - Sep 18
Justin and Hailey Bieber are going "All Around the World" - and they're taking fans with them.
The Maiden at Dōjō-ji Temple, Part 1: Entrance & Travel Dance
Kabuki In-Depth - Sep 18
In this video we take a look at the masterpiece of dance Kyōganoko Musume Dōjō-ji ("The Maiden at Dōjō-ji Temple"), focusing on its opening section, the michiyuki or "travel dance".
Eno Ichikawa, kabuki theater actor and innovator, dies at 83
Japan Today - Sep 17
Eno Ichikawa, who revived the spectacular in Japanese kabuki theater to woo younger and global audiences, has died. He was 83.
The Origins of Disturbing Japanese Images
Sakura Stardust - Sep 17
Many unpleasant and peculiar images can be found online, though the ones that appear on image boards or creepypastas in Japan are especially unsettling.
The Buzz Around Online Poker: Why It's More Than Just a Game
newsonjapan.com - Sep 17
The online world has witnessed a resurgence in the popularity of poker, a game often misconstrued as mere gambling.
"X JAPAN" YOSHIKI makes historic handprint in Hollywood
UPI - Sep 15
Japanese musician Yoshiki participates in a hand and footprint ceremony immortalizing him in the forecourt of the TCL Chinese Theatre (formerly Grauman's) in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles on Thursday, September 14, 2023.
‘He’s like a method actor’: the Japanese salesman who transforms into Jimmy Page
The Guardian - Sep 15
In fascinating new documentary Mr Jimmy, the intricate and obsessive performances of Akio Sakurai showcase an unusual and ultimately moving talent
Japan's WORST Streamers Get KNOCKED OUT...
Nax - Sep 13
Japan's WORST Streamers Get KNOCKED OUT after harassing innocent people just trying to live their lives.
The Dangerous Spider-Cow of Japanese Beaches - Ushi-Oni - Creatures of Japan
See U in History / Mythology - Sep 12
Ushi-oni, the bovine demon, is a mythical creature of Japanese folklore found in several locations across the country's West.
One Piece creator believes Netflix live-action succeeded
hitc.com - Sep 12
One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda has cited a 'history of failure' as to why Netflix's live-action adaptation was able to succeed where others failed.
Unveiling the Excitement: A Comprehensive Pure Casino Review
newsonjapan.com - Sep 12
Immerse yourself in the vibrant realm of online gaming through our extensive Pure Casino review.
