Diving into two of his latest films, "Way of Life" and "Techno Brothers", Hirobumi Watanabe touches on music, humor, and the future of Japanese cinema.
Weeks after it opened everywhere else, "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" is finally out in Japan. And the reaction in Mario's home country has been phenomenal.
Fashionistas are discovering trends among second-hand clothes in vintage shops. This Showa Day, take a trip back in time with some iconic fashion items.
Kayokyoku, a music genre blending traditional Japanese music with Western influences, emerged during the Showa era and remains a beloved genre in Japan today.
Take a ride on the cat bus, learn about the creative process behind Ghibli films, and get immersed in the weird and wonderful world of Hayao...
Some people don't want you to know the inconvenient truth. And this is what happens when they are in power" — film director on the Myanmar...
At the cross of Japanese and British culture, the screenplay by Kazuo Ishiguro breathes new life into Akira Kurosawa's Japanese cinema classic.
Now Sentenced to prison, "Cyber Prometheus" the Beijing Olympics chief information security engineer taught how to safely jump over the CCP's "Great Firewall."
To say Chikage Oogi was an exceptional woman would be a gross understatement. It seems impossible that one person's life could be marked by so many...
Fans who loved "Slam Dunk" in their youth have rushed to see the animated film. Could a shared passion for the masterpiece repair bridges between countries?
Pio d'Emilia was a foreign correspondent and cultural ambassador for both his native Italy and his adopted country. Endlessly exploring, he was one of a kind.