CULTURE

Author Kanako Nishi is ready for anything — even the world

The beloved writer is finally getting her due as “Sakura,” her bestselling debut...

Has Timothee Chalamet blown his Oscars chances again?

The actor's recent comments on ballet and opera aren't likely to have an effect ...

It's 'Sinners' vs. 'One Battle' as Oscars day arrives

Experts say the only "sure thing" at this year's awards will be a best actress w...

‘Kokuho’ misses out on Oscar for makeup and hairstyling

The kabuki-focused film’s hair and makeup artists were the first Japanese nation...

Paul Thomas Anderson finally wins Oscars as 'One Battle...

After 11 nominations and decades of acclaim, Paul Thomas Anderson's latest film ...

Anime revival screenings are having a moment

With anime fans flocking to theaters to revisit classics like “Tekkonkinkreet,” ...

The 49th Japan Academy Film Prize winners: Full list

Lee Sang-il’s kabuki epic “Kokuho” led this year’s ceremony. See every award rec...

‘Kokuho’ dominates Japan Academy Film Prize with 10 wins

Japan’s answer to the Oscars crowns Lee Sang-il’s kabuki drama after its histori...

25 years in the making, Kanako Nishi steps into the glo...

After more than half a million copies sold and a movie based on it, Kanako Nishi...

‘The Specials’: Dancing assassins stumble in clumsy caper

With gunfights, dance routines and nostalgic pop hits, Eiji Uchida’s film has a ...

‘Tony Takitani’: Haunting Murakami adaptation rendered ...

Few Haruki Murakami screen adaptations capture the author’s melancholy as beauti...

Oh, bother — Winnie the Pooh is turning 100

Nearly a century after his debut, the honey-loving bear remains one of the world...

The unlikely Hollywood story of Deaflympics champion Ko...

The table tennis medalist discusses his unlikely turn in the Oscar-nominated 'Ma...

Bad Bunny plays first-ever Japan show at exclusive Spot...

The Puerto Rican superstar’s Japan debut drew roughly 2,300 top listeners and ce...

100 ways to belong: The radical inclusivity of Company ...

Company Grande includes members from all ages, walks of life and abilities, show...

For Evan Call, every melody is a conversation

The "Frieren" composer builds anime's fantasy worlds with folk-infused scores.