Entertainment

Here's what's made the Detective Conan series so popular - and the silly things you should ignore to enjoy it.
Fans and even politicians are angry at a record company's plans to include unreleased nudes of enka singer Yashiro Aki in its CD release.
On top of certifying that Nakai sexually assaulted a Fuji TV reporter, the committee revealed he was relieved when she ultimately quit.
The Nakai Masahiro/Fuji TV scandal feels like the most impactful media scandal in decades in Japan. What set it apart?
The program admits its production staff deceptively edited a clip to make a Chinese woman living in Japan say something she never said.
The scandal has shaken the faith of many employees - and station insiders say other companies are using the opportunity to poach talent.
Help! I Was Researching This Post About Light Novel Titles When I Got Reincarnated In Another World As Their Strongest Harem Leader!
The Japanese prince, second in line to the throne, apparently has a hobby that'll endear him to many geeks both in Japan and abroad.
A popular photo has been immortalized as a fun illustration thanks to Japan's premier free stock illustration site.

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