Japan

Japanese Politician Chisato Morishita Revealed as Former ‘Metroid’ Promo Model

Japanese Man Who Preserved Crime Scene for 26 Years Sees Killer Indicted

Film & TV

‘Burning’ star Steven Yeun says his dad thought he was doing porn

July 16, 2018

‘The Farewell’: Awkwafina on the path to be nominated for historic Oscar Award

December 9, 2019

Lulu Wang releases short film ‘Nian’ for Chinese New Year shot entirely on iPhone 12 Pro Max

January 29, 2021

‘Queen of Tears’ Secures Second-Highest TVN K-Drama Ratings, Surpassing ‘Goblin’

The latest episode of 'Queen of Tears' attracted 20.7% nationwide viewership in South Korea

April 18, 2024

Japan

Knife wielder dresses up as Joker for Halloween and brutally stabs Tokyo train passengers

November 2, 2021

Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World teased in first-look clip

July 4, 2020

McDonald’s Japan to offer Ramune soda-flavoured McShake for under US$2

May 15, 2020

Japan fans clean up stadium after World Cup victory against Colombia

June 20, 2018

Music

Esprit D’Air kicks off their UK tour with the release of their new single “Starstorm”

January 31, 2018

FEATURE: The Aggression of Aggretsuko

January 10, 2017

BREAKING: Tsunami waves arrive after 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes in Fukushima, Japan,

November 21, 2016

Interviews

INTERVIEW: Camera Japan Festival Director Alex Oost – “People feel for a weekend at least, like they’re part of a big family”

October 17, 2016

FEATURE: Microaggressions – Aggressions that are not so Micro

September 22, 2016

Singapore

Chemical Castration Could Be Considered in Singapore to Combat Sex Crimes

Singapore could consider chemical castration to combat sex crimes if evidence proves it reduces offending, says Home Affairs Minister K

September 9, 2026

Timothy Koh Directs Pangdemonium’s Final Production ‘Come From Away’ – 25 Years After 9/11

Timothy Koh directs Pangdemonium’s final production, Come From Away, 25 years after 9/11. Read about the musical’s message of humanity,

September 9, 2026

Why Hong Kong Filmmakers Are Struggling to Keep the City’s Cinema Alive

Hong Kong filmmakers are facing tighter censorship, shrinking output and growing pressure from mainland China, but some say the city’s

September 8, 2026

Mory Sacko Explores Japan’s Food Culture In ‘Food Samurai’ For Disney+

Michelin-starred chef Mory Sacko’s Food Samurai heads to Disney+ in the U.S. and Canada, following his first culinary journey through

September 8, 2026

Why Katseye London Concert Left Parents Deeply Uneasy

Can a pop group rely on the pocket money of children while selling songs built around adult innuendo and porn

September 7, 2026

Tom and Jerry’s China-Made ‘Forbidden Compass’ Gets Slammed by Critics

China’s take on Tom and Jerry is drawing harsh reviews, with critics saying Forbidden Compass buries the classic duo under

September 7, 2026

Chloé Zhao on ‘Eternals,’ Manga and Why Comic-Book Movies Should Not Be Written Off

Chloé Zhao reflects on manga dreams, directing Marvel’s Eternals, and her Venice Film Festival masterclass.

September 7, 2026

Historic Moment as Lea Salonga Gets First Filipino Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Lea Salonga became the first Filipino to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, drawing cheers at a

September 7, 2026