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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
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‘The Farewell’: Awkwafina on the path to be nominated for historic Oscar Award
‘Godzilla Minus One’ Director Takashi Yamazaki’s First English-Language Film ‘Grandgear’ to Release in 2028
Japanese Oscar-winning filmmaker Takashi Yamazaki will make his English‑language debut with Grandgear, a 2028 sci‑thriller produced by J.J. Abrams’ Bad
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Kelly Marie Tran says Star Wars role was the first time her Vietnamese parents supported her
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Instant Pot launches ‘Star Wars’ rice cookers: Darth Vader, Chewbacca, BB-8, R2-D2 & Stormtrooper
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Hideo Kojima Explains Limited Japanese Representation in His Games: Technical Challenges Cited
Hideo Kojima cites English fluency and CG challenges rendering Asian faces as reasons for casting fewer Japanese actors in Death
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Kiyoshi Kurosawa to Be Honoured at Japan Cuts Film Festival
Japan Cuts 2025 honors Kiyoshi Kurosawa with premieres, tributes, and a 30-film lineup spotlighting Japanese cinema’s past and future
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Anne Watanabe to Star in Transnational Detective Series ‘Blood & Sweat’
Blood & Sweat is a Japanese-Nordic noir thriller starring Anne Watanabe and Jasper Pääkkönen in a cross-continental crime investigation
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Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s ‘Cloud’ Set for US Theatrical Release
Cloud hits U.S. theaters July 18. A dark thriller on digital greed, it follows a Tokyo hustler's descent into isolation
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Former Princess Mako of Japan Welcomes First Child
Japan’s former Princess Mako has given birth to her first child in New York, marking a new chapter for the
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Netflix Japan’s ‘Bullet Train Explosion’ Reboot Achieves Unprecedented Realism with Real Bullet Train Footage
Netflix Japan’s Bullet Train Explosion reboot rolls out with real trains, explosive action & local flair
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‘My Neighbour Totoro’ West End Review: Victoria Chen as Mei Steals Hearts in Ghibli’s Stage Magic at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
RSC’s My Neighbour Totoro returns to the West End with stunning puppetry, live music, and Victoria Chen’s magical turn as
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Iwao Hakamata: Japan’s Longest-Serving Death Row Inmate Awarded Record Compensation After Wrongful Conviction
Japan awards Iwao Hakamata $1.4M for 40+ years on death row before acquittal; wrongful conviction exposes flaws in nation’s justice
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Hayao Miyazaki’s AI Disgust Resurfaces Amidst Viral Studio Ghibli Art Trend
AI-generated Ghibli-style art surges online, but Miyazaki’s past critique resurfaces, calling AI animation "an insult to life itself"
Features
‘My Neighbor Totoro’ Takes the West End: Victoria Chen Steps Into a Forest of Dreams
From Ghibli's Screen to London's Stage, a Beloved Classic Finds New Life, and a Young Actress Finds Her Voice
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‘Princess Mononoke’ 4K IMAX Re-Release: Studio Ghibli Classic Returns to Big Screen
Princess Mononoke returns to theaters in a 4K IMAX re-release for Studio Ghibli’s 40th anniversary, offering fans a chance to
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Cynthia Erivo to Star in ‘Karoshi’ Action Thriller with Teo Yoo: Samurai Twist in Corporate Setting
Cynthia Erivo joins Teo Yoo in Lionsgate’s ‘Karoshi,’ a corporate thriller with a samurai twist, directed by Takashi Doscher
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"Two women in traditional Korean attire, one with a fearful expression in the foreground and another with a disfigured, dark, vine-like mouth whispering behind her in a dimly lit, tense setting."
South Korea
Netflix New Historical Horror ‘The East Palace’ Uses Shamanism and CGI to Explore Royal Rot
The lavish eight part South Korean series brings together a star-studded cast to uncover the supernatural and political sins of
Film & TV
Legendary Hong Kong Actor Patrick Tse Dies At 89 As Family Pays Tribute To Screen Icon Sei Gor
The veteran star affectionately known as Fourth Brother has passed away peacefully at home after a career spanning seven decades
Music
BTS Entertain K-Pop Fans at World Cup Halftime Show – Just Not the Football Fans
BTS’s FIFA World Cup 2026 halftime show sparked a global culture clash, thrilling K-pop fans while frustrating football purists in
Music
Girls Generation Star Tiffany Young Announces Solo Album And Extensive Asia Tour
The veteran K-pop performer prepares to unveil her highly anticipated full-length record alongside an eight-city autumn concert series.
Film & TV
Netflix Indonesian ‘Drama Me Before Me’ Explores the High Cost of Family Expectations
In Gina S. Noer’s delicate coming-of-age feature, a high-achieving teenager confronts the heavy, generational shadow of parental ambition.
United States
Federal Court Battle Ignites Over Hmong Man Dragged Into Freezing Cold By US Immigration Agents
Minnesota officials are taking the Department of Homeland Security to court after federal officers stonewalled a local investigation into the
Anime & Manga
Lionsgate Launches Global Search to Cast Live Action ‘Naruto’ Under Destin Daniel Cretton
The highly anticipated manga adaptation moves into pre-production as casting directors scour the globe for the three teenage shinobi of
Food & Drink
The London Doctor Prescribing Sourdough: Inside the Exhausting, Award-Winning Double Life of Lucky Yu Bakery
The Doctor’s Orders: Sesame, Soy, and Sourdough
Music
Will TWICE Stay Together? Inside Tzuyu and Jeongyeon’s JYP Contract Renewal Rumors
What do the JYP contract rumors for Tzuyu and Jeongyeon mean for TWICE's future? Inside the group's 2026 contract renewals
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