movie theaters

Tokyo movie theater allows cheering but forbids speaking Japanese at special screening

Fans are encouraged to shout, cheer, and even plat tambourines at screening of Indian action hit, but asked to refrain from speaking Japanese.

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Boner Cheering Screening at Tokyo theater is latest sign of returning to post-pandemic (ab)normal

Relaxed regulations will allow fans to cheer as live-action version of anime’s greatest pervert gets wild, tough, and hard.

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Over 94 percent of Japanese people in survey find movie theater prices too expensive

High prices are part of why many in survey visit the cinema just once a year.

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New Silent Theater in Tokyo lets you lounge on couches with headphones while watching movies

A huge screen, comfy sofas, and no noise complaints? A dream come true!

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Uber Eats delivers movie theater popcorn at certain Tokyo and Chiba locations

Real movie popcorn taste at real movie popcorn prices, right to your door!

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Missing the movies and fireworks shows? Get your fill of both at upcoming drive-in theater event

A movie with a fireworks finale? Sign us up!

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Japanese manners: Majority say “Loud laughing during a movie is rude” in survey

Survey finds a big, and surprising, gap between what young and old people think is acceptable behavior.

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