Sanada plays Lord Yoshii Toranaga in Shogun and also serves as a producer for the first time, pursuing an authentic...
How far should a game be allowed to misrepresent its historical settings? Assassin's Creed Shadows is set to test the line with copyright and cultural problems.
The company rolling out Assassin's Creed says, "The story we are telling is historical fiction" but it has created a giant controversy over its samurai hero.
Founded by legendary designer Shinji Mikami with a vision of fostering and exposing new talent, the closure of Tango Gameworks was a sad day for all...
With growing foreign interest in sumo, travel services and venues in Osaka are teaming up to offer new ways of experiencing this ancient Japanese sport.
"Shogun" is not just a slickly-made exotic historical drama. It tells a powerful story about Japan and the West that is to a significant degree based...
"I wanted to know about the role of film music. I created this project to consider that" — Eiko Ishibashi, two-time winner of the Asian Film...
Mihara's award-winning film "Takano Tofu" explores the universal theme of the transforming power of human connections through the tale of a stubborn tofu maker.
The XD World Music Festival, hosted by Yogibo, brings electrifying performances by top Asian artists to Tokyo, promising a unique and unforgettable weekend.
Filmmaker Erik Shirai's project was chosen for a Far East Film Festival production initiative, where industry players connect to bring new films into the world.
Hamaguchi's "Evil Does Not Exist" impresses with poised delivery but suffers from deadpan acting and an unembellished style that is bland even for slow cinema.
Vice Media's plan to close its flagship site prompts the author to reflect on print media's enduring appeal in the digital age and ever-evolving market.