Japan

Zion Suzuki Overcame Racist Abuse on Road to Premier League as Aston Villa’s First Japanese Footballer

Japanese goalkeeper Zion Suzuki overcame racist abuse and early setbacks on his path to a historic Aston Villa move and Premier League debut.

Film & TV

Takashi Miike Takes on ‘Bad Lieutenant’ Legacy with ‘Bad Lieutenant: Tokyo’

Gaming

The Pokémon Company Adds Facial Recognition Checks at Japan Card Stores to Curb Scalping

Film & TV

News

Netflix’s ‘Alice in Borderland’ Season 3: The Final Game Awaits

The acclaimed Japanese survival thriller returns this September, as Arisu and Usagi are pulled back into a deadly reality to

July 10, 2025

News

Masterchef judge Greg Wallace slammed for ‘whitesplaining crispy rendang’ to Malaysian contestant

April 9, 2018

News

Disney’s live-action Mulan has a bigger budget than Black Panther

May 8, 2018

News

Google Doodle celebrates Asian American ‘Bambi’ illustrator Tyrus Wong’s birthday

October 25, 2018

Japan

News

‘Your Name’ denied Oscar nomination despite being highest grossing anime film ever

January 25, 2017

News

Anti-Trump protests held in Japan and the Philippines

January 20, 2017

News

Your Name beats Spirited Away as highest grossing anime film ever, gets North American release date

January 18, 2017

News

Global warming has killed over 70% of Japan’s biggest coral reef

January 12, 2017

News

WATCH: Street Fighter II live-action impression by Japan comedy group No Motion

January 11, 2017

News

Original Ghost in the Shell anime movie returns to US cinemas

January 10, 2017

News

Japan to impose harsher punishment for rape

January 10, 2017

Features

FEATURE: The Aggression of Aggretsuko

January 10, 2017

Features

RESTAURANT REVIEW: Sushi Hiro, Hong Kong

January 9, 2017

News

PPAP singer Pikotaro releases new song, ‘I Like Orange Juice’

January 9, 2017

News

Japan’s New Year mochi rice cake tradition claims lives again

January 3, 2017

News

Nestlé’s elaborate Christmas coffee machine in Tokyo is rather special

December 23, 2016

Film & TV

“I Didn’t Think I Deserved to Be in Hollywood”: Jon M Chu on Life Before ‘Crazy Rich Asians’

Jon M. Chu opens up on imposter syndrome: “I didn’t think I deserved to be in Hollywood.” The Wicked director

May 4, 2026

Film & TV

Awkwafina and Ken Jeong Reunite in ‘Kaet Might Die,’ Based on ‘Boobs Gone Rogue’ Memoir

Awkwafina and Ken Jeong are reuniting on screen in Kaet Might Die, a dark comedy adaptation of Kaet McAnneny’s cancer

May 1, 2026

Film & TV

‘Widow’s Bay’: Japanese Director Hiro Murai Talks Balancing Horror With Comedy in His New Apple TV Series

Hiro Murai reveals the delicate art of blending horror and comedy in Apple TV+’s Widow’s Bay

April 30, 2026

Film & TV

Original Thai “Boys’ Love” (BL) Catalogue Is Coming to the US

Thai Boys’ Love is taking the U.S. by storm with hits like The Rebound, 4 Minutes, Shadow, and Close Friend

April 30, 2026

Film & TV

‘The Violinist’ Becomes First Singapore Animated Feature in Annecy Main Competition

Singapore‑produced animated feature The Violinist has been selected for the main competition at Annecy International Animation Film Festival 2026, marking

April 29, 2026

Books

Shusuke Shizukui’s Japanese Novel ‘Sparks’ to Be Adapted Into Psychological TV Thriller

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April 29, 2026

Film & TV

Greta Lee’s Upcoming Sci-Fi Thriller ‘The Last House’ Gets Netflix Release Date

Greta Lee stars in Netflix's 'The Last House' sci-fi thriller, arriving August 7. The 'Past Lives' Oscar nominee leads a

April 29, 2026

Film & TV

Tony Leung to Head Jury at 28th Shanghai International Film Festival

Tony Leung Chiu-wai will head the jury for the Golden Goblet Awards at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, which

April 28, 2026