The Oscar-nominated Kokuho tells a compelling story about friendship, the weight of history and the torturous road to becoming a star in Japan's Kabuki theater.

Most Americans, whether they are fans or not, are familiar with Japanese animated shows, commonly referred to as anime. Lesser known, but no less amazing, are Japan's live-action TV series that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kabuki drama “Kokuho” has made box office history, becoming the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film of all time in its home ...

Lee Sang-il’s kabuki drama Kokuho has set a new record in Japan, becoming the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film ever in the market with over $111M at the local box office. The Ken ...

Kabuki drama “Kokuho” has made box office history, becoming the highest-grossing Japanese live-action film of all time in its home market. It surpassed the 22-year-old record set by “Bayside Shakedown ...