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Our reporter takes a northern pilgrimage to an important port city in Hokkaido in search of runaway trains, skewered sweet dumplings, and more.
Experience the thrill of being an action movie star while posing in front of professionally controlled explosions.
The remastered and re-released theatrical feature is back in Japanese theaters for a limited time to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
The film, a live-action spinoff of the popular JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure manga series, inspired a special drink sold in what looks like an ink bottle.
We can neither confirm nor deny whether wearing this necklace will transform you into Eternal Sailor Moon.
Announcing the director of the movie has got Japanese Twitter speculating on who will be cast in the leading role.
Many believe these films are the best live-action adaptations of a beloved manga/anime series to exist.
Does Hollywood’s newest entry in the Godzilla Monsterverse live up to Japanese expectations?
One thing’s for sure: the animation studio known for its lush visuals will take the utmost care to ensure every minute detail is a work of art.
Any ranking is bound to leave someone displeased, but this particular one has more than a few people balking at the selection for last place.
Most 12-year-olds are probably just starting to try drawing their own manga, but this girl is a full-on animator.
Don’t miss this chance to enjoy a hit anime film by one of Japan’s most critically acclaimed directors with all of your bodily senses.
Ryo Saeba, aka City Hunter, is returning as a feature-length anime, and best of all, they’re keeping the same ending theme, “Get Wild”, from the old TV series!
Walt Disney’s pre-Mickey creation Oswald the Lucky Rabbit was recently found in an unexpected place — Osaka, Japan!
We went to the Premier screening of Dragon Ball Super: Broly… and almost didn’t get to see the movie!
Our Japanese staff interviews the English actor who plays Benji Dunn in the blockbuster hit.
The trailer finally gives us a glimpse of the supporting cast as well as that famous nurse’s office kiss scene.
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