Entertainment / Sport
Tokyo's Most DANGEROUS Treasure Hunt - 2chan's Most Infamous Threads, Images, & Urban Legends
Sakura Stardust - May 16
It's once again time to look at some of Japan's most infamous, bizarre, and disturbing internet lore.
How P2E Games Are Affecting the Casino Industry
newsonjapan.com - May 16
P2E games allow for a more immersive gaming experience, but they are directly affecting the casino industry.
Harry Potter: Magic Awakened - Japanese Pre-Registration Trailer (Kensho Ono / 小野賢章)
Harry Potter: Magic Awakened Community - May 15
The pre-registration for the release of Harry Potter: Magic Awakened in Japan has opened! Check out the trailer narrated by Japanese voice actor and singer Kensho Ono.
Johnny & Associates president's apology for alleged sexual abuse by late founder
NHK - May 15
The president of Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates has offered an apology over allegations of sexual misconduct by its late founder and former president.
Why Japanese Manga Is Outselling American Comic Books in the West
CBR - May 14
For Western graphic novel and comic fans, especially in the United States, there are now two major factions competing on the market: Western comics, such as Marvel and DC, and the vast world of Japanese manga.
Japan's coolest plastic models on display in Shizuoka
NHK - May 13
A major exhibition of plastic models is currently underway in the central Japanese city of Shizuoka, with visitors from overseas for the first time in four years.
Japanese artists call for rights protection amid AI boom
NHK - May 09
An entertainment industry group in Japan is calling on the government to protect the rights and activities of artists in response to the growing amount of content generated by artificial intelligence.
Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees | Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura (1748)
Kabuki In-Depth - May 08
In this video, we take a look at the eleven scenes most often performed from the epic jidaimono play Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura ("Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees").
Junji Ito on "Soichi's Beloved Pet" | Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre
Netflix Anime - May 08
Ito-sensei shares his thoughts on the anime version of "Soichi's Beloved Pet". Meow!
Yuya Yagira Japanese Horror Series | Gannibal
Hulu - May 06
Police officer Agawa Daigo (Yuya Yagira) uncovers a horrifying truth about a rumor of a beautiful village where it is said that people are eaten.
Junji Ito on "Whispering Woman" | Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre
Netflix Anime - May 06
Ito-sensei shares his thoughts on the anime version of "Whispering Woman".
Kabuki kids: the children of Japan’s traditional theatre
Dawn - May 04
Mahalo Terajima made his debut kabuki performance in Tokyo on May 1, 2023, becoming Japan’s first officially recognised dual national kabuki actor.
Tokyo's Underground Gambling Scene: Examining Illegal Casinos and Their Clientele
newsonjapan.com - May 04
Anyone knowledgeable about the international gambling scene will agree that Japan is a massive market with untapped potential.
A Guide to Kabuki in May 2023 (Kabuki-za, Nakamuraya, Meiji-za & others!)
Kabuki In-Depth - May 01
Our monthly preview of the upcoming kabuki performances, which this May includes the major Dankiku festival at the Kabuki-za, a Nakamuraya show at Himeji Castle, the continuation of the anniversary celebration at the Meiji-za, the annual show by the Zenshin-za at the National Theatre, and a smaller show at the Kyoto Minami-za.
Japan’s ‘cringeworthy’ cartoon cars make image U-turn
malaymail.com - Apr 30
Yosuke Takahata doesn’t care what people think of his “itasha” car, which has his favourite anime character — a sexy, red-eyed horse-woman — emblazoned across both sides.
Super Mario creator says new movie humanizes popular game character
Japan Times - Apr 30
After conquering multiplexes across the world, “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” made its homecoming to Japan on Friday, in a film the video game’s creator says has given the iconic character a more human personality.
