Asian cinema is experiencing a boom on a global scale, and Japanese films are among the standout examples, boasting sharp storytelling, unexpected twists, and haunting cinematography that lingers long ...

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force's Mogami-class frigate "Kumano" is seen at the force's Yokosuka base in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture. (Mainichi/Tsumuki Nakamura) The Mainichi Shimbun answers ...

The uniform of Major League Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani spells his name in capital letters as "OHTANI," as seen in this photo taken at Tokyo Dome in the capital's Bunkyo Ward on March 19, 2025.

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. It’s embarrassing to admit this but I had to check what “upbraiding” meant. I thought the person sitting behind you was plaiting your ...

With the school summer holidays just around the corner, it's time to start organising some fantastic activities that'll keep the children entertained and having a blast, whilst also providing some ...

Shayna Josi is a Features Writer from South Africa. Shayna has always been passionate about stories, and has dedicated her life to learning how to tell them. Aside from writing about her favorite ...

Japanese horror movies focus on eerie atmospheres and existential chills, not cheap thrills or gore. Examples like "Dark Water," "Pulse," and "Ju-on: The Grudge" redefine fear with unexplained dread.

Japan’s cinematic legacy remains one of the highest in the world, and the country’s Agency for Cultural Affairs intends to keep that standard going well into the future. To that end, it has organized ...

His films tapped into the fantasies of disgruntled youth by embracing brazen sexuality and countercultural politics. But unlike his peers, he did not shun tradition. By Ash Wu Masahiro Shinoda, a ...

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 ...