Entertainment

The Forgotten Era of Japan’s Musical Comedy Films

Musical comedies dominated the screen in Japan's pre-war and post-war eras. Here are some classics for your viewing pleasure.

Director Anno Hideaki is back again for his third live-action retelling of a classic Tokusatsu franchise. How does Shin Kamen Rider fare?

Anime's popularity outside of Japan shows no signs of slowing. But how many people WITHIN Japan actually watch it?

Like Higashino Keigo? Want to enjoy more Japanese mystery writers? Check out these five others whose works are available in English.

Utada Hikaru rang in their 40th birthday this month - and, as is their once-a-decade custom, celebrated with 80,000 of their closest fans.

Inogashira Goro has eaten his way through Japan. Here are the top five Tokyo spots from The Solitary Gourmet you should absolutely visit.

Gwen Stefani is raising eyebrows for telling an Asian reporter that she considers herself "Japanese" after being introduced to the culture.

Death Note voice actress Hirano Aya talked recently about threats against her life. Sadly, her story isn't a rare case in the anime industry.

AKB48 star Okada Nana has left the group over a relationship ban that the group's management swears up and down does not exist.