The Academy Awards for Miyazaki and Yamazaki's films are a tribute to Japanese film culture, which values artisanal craftsmanship and...
Released in February, the Disney+ series SHOGUN is taking the world by storm. In a video, clip, star Hiroyuki Sanada shares his passion for the new...
Richard Wagner's classic opera Tristan und Isolde runs for six nights to March 29 in Tokyo. Conductor Kazushi Ono talks about his life and latest production.
Godzilla wins 2024 Academy Award for "Best Visual Effects." A metaphor for all human destructiveness, what else does it teach us about Japan and humanity?
A rare documentary on game developer Hideo Kojima offers a glimpse into the creative process of the visionary behind historic classics like Metal Gear Solid.
Global stars turn up for the annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards in Tokyo as Jujutsu Kaisen wins big. The event attested to the global love for the...
Power harassment played a role in a member's death, but Takarazuka is more concerned with reaching a settlement than considering the bereaved family's feelings.
Layoffs, a new Japanese videogame by Pocketpair, and how generative AI will affect the gaming industry's future are dominating the headlines.
Ichikawa Somegoro VIII, aka the "Prince of Kabuki," is sharing the stage with his father and grandfather, esteemed kabuki actors Matsumoto Koshiro X and Matsumoto Hakuo...
From the likely unveiling of the next Nintendo Switch, eagerly awaited titles like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Dragon's Dogma 2, 2024 holds much promise.
Is there a hidden message in the famous poetry anthology "Hyakunin Isshu?" Artist Mimei Sakamoto shares how her upcoming musical explores this theory.
An almost unprecedented number of high-quality games, tempered by mass industry layoffs, made 2023 a rollercoaster year for gamers and professionals alike.