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 ...

The series is a live-action adaptation with an original story based on SEGA’s global hit game franchise, Yakuza: Like a Dragon. Directed by the critically acclaimed Masaharu Take, the series will ...

The final Asian Cup quarter-final spots will be decided today, starting with this clash between the Pearl Divers and pre-tournament favourites Samurai Blue. Bahrain topped their group despite losing ...

Anime watcher and news writer. Seasoned seasonal reviewer and editorializer. Occasional podcast guest. Also a fan of games, toku, and toys, whenever there's time. Netflix has revealed that it has ...

Why Japan Is on the Precipice of a Content Boom With the country’s entertainment sector in the midst of a creative renaissance, streaming giants are investing heavily in a market that has plenty of ...