Entertainment
Japanese 'naked' comedy live in Shanghai
News On Japan - Nov 18
A live show held in China on Friday night featured popular Japanese comedians, including Tonikaku Akarui Yasumura, or 'Tony' Yasumura, who presented his 'nude' act while wearing full-body tights.
‘In Love And Deep Water’ Review: Netflix’s Japanese Film Doesn’t Live Up To The Vision Of Its Makers
dmtalkies.com - Nov 17
There is something that is mildly jarring about the storytelling of In Love and Deep Water. A lot of the plots are rather unexplained, and the love story doesn’t make a lot of sense amidst the mystery and the character’s personal problems.
Filmmaker Kitano says Japan's showbiz culture known to be brutal
Kyodo - Nov 16
Iconic Japanese filmmaker and comedian Takeshi Kitano said Wednesday the country's entertainment industry has always tended to treat performers as commodities, with its traditional hierarchical structure often facilitating abuse of power.
English Standup Comedy Show in Tokyo
Japanese Comedian Meshida - Nov 15
The show will take place in Asakusa, Tokyo's traditional entertainment district. There will be a 30-minute welcome session with a drink, followed by a 60-minute comedy show on Japan. After the show, feel free to hang out at the bar, make friends, and drink for another 30 minutes or so.
Pokémon Concierge | Official Trailer
Netflix Anime - Nov 15
Set at a resort for Pokémon on a southern island, this is the story of a new concierge named Haru, who gradually discovers herself as she and her fellow staff members scramble to attend to the various Pokémon guests.
Counter-Strike 2 Is The Worst-Rated Valve Game Ever
newsonjapan.com - Nov 15
Valve is a well-known video game developer and publisher responsible for some of the industry's most famous and influential titles, including Half-Life, Portal, and Left 4 Dead.
カジノが日本で合法になる日は近い？
newsonjapan.com - Nov 15
2016年にカジノ法案が成立しました。あれから6年以上の月日が流れましたが、未だにカジノを含む統合レジャー施設の建設は進んでいません。
No artists from ex-Johnny & Associates agency to appear on 'Kohaku' music show
NHK - Nov 14
Japanese public broadcaster NHK has announced the lineup for its annual New Year's Eve live music show. No performers from the talent agency previously called Johnny & Associates will be included because of the sexual abuse allegations against the agency's late founder.
The Japanese Are Mad At Mr. Beast Getting Cancelled
Sora The Troll - Nov 12
Mr. Beast is getting some hate for building wells in Africa and this is Japanese anime characters having a wild discussion about Mr. Beast and his controversy that never existed in our dimension
Nintendo is developing a live-action film based on its hit video game 'The Legend of Zelda'
AP - Nov 09
Nintendo is developing a live-action film based on its hit video game “The Legend of Zelda,” the Japanese company behind the Super Mario franchise said Wednesday.
X Japan Bassist Heath Dies at 55
The Japan News - Nov 08
Heath, bassist of the popular band X Japan, died recently, according to sources in the music industry. He was 55.
Legendary street performer still dancing at 93
News On Japan - Nov 06
Giriyaaku Amegasaki, the 'legendary street performer' from Hakodate City, Hokkaido, has reached his 55th year in the performance industry at the age of 93. Despite aging and battling illnesses, he continues to dance on the streets, declaring, 'This is not the end for me.'
The Emperor of Japan Goes to Watch Kabuki?
Kabuki In-Depth - Nov 05
In this video, we take a look at the tradition of tenren or "Imperial Appreciation" of kabuki, from the 1887 private performance for Emperor Meiji to the visit this October of Emperor Naruhito to the National Theatre.
Godzilla Minus One trailer unleashes the beast on Japan
movieweb.com - Nov 03
Godzilla Minus One is shaping up to be one of the greatest entries in the mighty monster’s long history on screen. Now the new trailer for the first Toho Godzilla movie in five years has arrived to bring everyone’s favorite prehistoric kaiju back to his native Japan.
Crowds fill the streets of Tokyo, Japan with fans trying to get a glimpse of Stray Kids member Hyunjin
allkpop.com - Nov 01
On October 30, Hyunjin graced the Versace Ginza Store in Tokyo, Japan, with his presence. Even though the event was not officially confirmed by the agency, eager fans congregated, fueled by circulating rumors and hopeful anticipation of Hyunjin's appearance.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government facility for anime lovers to open on Tuesday
NHK - Oct 31
Fans of Japanese anime will have access to a new exhibition center in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district starting Tuesday.
