ENTERTAINMENT
Five Japanese Horror Films for a Haunted Halloween
In the mood for the eerie world of Japanese horror this haunting season? Look no further than these five classic films.
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FOOD
Famous Tokyo Cafe Coffee Seibu Shuts Its Flagship Store (For Now)
One of Tokyo's most famous cafes, Coffee Seibu, has closed its flagship location in Shinjuku. The good news? It'll be back soon.…
HISTORY
Was The Tsuyama Massacre Japan’s First Proto-Incel Incident?
In 1938, a disaffected young man stalked his mountain village, killing dozens of his neighbors. Was the Tsuyama Massacre the first incel…
ENTERTAINMENT
Society Without Honor And Humanity: Japan’s 1970s Yakuza Films
Kinji Fukasaku’s 1970s gangster movies upended decades of depictions of the yakuza and held up a mirror to Japanese society at the…
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.
ENTERTAINMENT
Review: Shin Kamen Rider is a Fun Step Down for “Shin” Series
Director Anno Hideaki is back again for his third live-action retelling of a classic Tokusatsu franchise. How does Shin Kamen Rider fare?
HISTORY
When Tokyo was Socialist: The Story of Governor Minobe
Japan is often described as a one-party, conservative state - and yet, for over a decade, a highly popular socialist led the…
ENTERTAINMENT
Review: Shin Ultraman is no Shin Godzilla – But That’s Not a Bad Thing
Anno Hideaki and Higuchi Shinji's second adaptation of a Showa-era tokusatsu classic isn't exactly deep - but it's a tremendous amount of…