Entertainment / Sport

Sakura Stardust - May 16
It's once again time to look at some of Japan's most infamous, bizarre, and disturbing internet lore.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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").

Netflix Anime - May 08
Ito-sensei shares his thoughts on the anime version of "Soichi's Beloved Pet". Meow!

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.

Netflix Anime - May 06
Ito-sensei shares his thoughts on the anime version of "Whispering Woman".

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.

newsonjapan.com - May 04
Anyone knowledgeable about the international gambling scene will agree that Japan is a massive market with untapped potential.

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.

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.

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.