The Japanese media is under criticism for its lack of interest in the actual sport of tennis.
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Our Japanese staff interviews the English actor who plays Benji Dunn in the blockbuster hit.
Famed director talks risk-taking and tells us one way Solo is superior to any previous entry in the Star Wars franchise.
The newest actor to play Spider-Man gives us insight into what it’s like to be a popular superhero.
Once again, our pseudo-interviewer Seiji harnesses the rising force of a guitar god to confront the premier party-rocker.
We talked with the motorsports models, one of whom says Japan’s situation is unique compared to the rest of the world.
In order to confront the intimidating and multi-talented Rena “Non” Nonen, our interviewer summons a god of rock.
Fan shows us a reason to hang onto your old VHS anime even after you’ve upgraded to newer media versions.
Feats of strength and porn-loving compatriots are all part of why it ain’t easy being Japanese Santa.
How does a Catholic believer feel about Japanese Christmas, and what’s it like for a non-believer to go to Christmas Mass?
You don’t have to be a baseball fan to be a fan of arguably Japan’s greatest export to the sport.
Much has been written about the experience of being a Western-looking foreigner in Japan. But what is the situation like for foreigners of Asian backgrounds?
The man who wore the 100-kilogram (220-pound!) suit in the first 12 films talks about his experiences.
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