Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Japan has been a source of some of the greatest games, graphic novels, TV series, and, of course, movies ever made. Japanese ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kô Shibasaki and Hirohito Honda in Battle Royale (2000) Perhaps no world cinema industry in the last few decades has had an effect ...

From April 7 to July 26, the National Film Archive of Japan explores the creative intersection between cinema and graphic design with ‘The Art of Film Posters i ...

In the realm of film, Japan has an abundance of great movies. Whether it's animated films that commentate on the triumphs and failures of humanity, or sweeping epics set in feudal times, the country ...

Japanese cinema is full of all sorts of movies, and the sentiment of Japanese filmmakers is unique, offering a different perspective on life. The dramas tend to be slow-burning features, while the ...

The direct-to-video trend that emerged in the late 1980s “left a lasting mark on contemporary film culture,” organizers said. The focus program will “feature early works by now-famous auteurs, through ...

By Damian Flanagan The other week I was asked by a magazine to review a couple of chunky books on the history of manga and, ...

In the late ‘80s, Japanese cinema was in the doldrums. The rising popularity of VHS rental stores and imported Hollywood blockbusters had left theater seats for native productions near-empty, and the ...

As Japan Cuts returns for its 18th edition, director of film Peter Tatara speaks to Monocle about Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s enduring legacy and why ‘shochu’ is the toast of Manhattan this summer. Japan Cuts, ...

You value independent local news, so become a sustainer today to power our newsroom. This weekend, the Art of the Benshi, presented by The UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Tadashi Yanai ...

Not to be confused with the American remake of the same name, Shall We Dance? is a rom-com about a middle-aged accountant who signs up for dance classes to escape his mundane life. Directed by ...

Anja Djuricic was born in Belgrade, Serbia, in 1992. Her first interest in film started very early, as she learned to speak English by watching Disney animated movies (and many, many reruns). Anja ...