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Announcing the director of the movie has got Japanese Twitter speculating on who will be cast in the leading role.
Redmayne and Williams are the first Hollywood stars to come to Japan since the outbreak of corona.
As an Austrian-born American, Arnie knows what it’s like to step out of your comfort zone when learning English as a second-language.
”Hybrid” project looks to be following in the footsteps of Detective Pikachu and Sonic the Hedgehog.
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Hollywood actress visits Japan for the first time in five years with her two eldest children in tow.
Channel your favourite character on the Central Perk couch with special menu items and Japan-exclusive goods.
The only thing better than hearing Keanu say “Wake up samurai” is hearing him say it in Japanese.
Find someone who looks at you the way Keanu looks at this Japanese singer when she gives him flowers.
Reeves took in some contemporary art with rumoured girlfriend Alexandra Grant in the heart of the Japanese countryside.
Even local media reported news of Diaz’s visit, suggesting Bradley Cooper was by her side for the trip.
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