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Japanese film ‘Muyou no Hito’ wins International Critics Award

Japanese film ‘Muyou no Hito’ wins International Critic...

The film "Muyou no Hito" will be released in Japan next January.

Anime’s boom finally pays off — for some

Anime’s boom finally pays off — for some

A labor shortage, rising standards and a global audience are reshaping the indus...

‘Numb’ builds a bleak vision of a troubled boyhood

‘Numb’ builds a bleak vision of a troubled boyhood

Inspired by director Takuya Uchiyama's own experiences, "Numb" is an unflinching...

‘Shadow Work’ plumbs the depths of domestic violence — and vengeance

‘Shadow Work’ plumbs the depths of domestic violence — ...

Ryuhei Yoshino's "Shadow Work" is a morally fraught revenge thriller about victi...

The unmaking of Friday Night Plans

The unmaking of Friday Night Plans

Once a rising star of sleek R&B, Friday Night Plans has spent the past few years...

When infinity becomes finite: How will Yayoi Kusama’s death influence the art market?

When infinity becomes finite: How will Yayoi Kusama’s d...

There will be no new Kusamas, but rarity is another matter. Her death exposes th...

Woe is marriage: ‘Until the T-Shirt Dries’ is a meandering take on middle-class ennui

Woe is marriage: ‘Until the T-Shirt Dries’ is a meander...

A melodramatic narrative with a ruminative core, the TBS series' constituent par...

A trumpet-led finale brings new spark to Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival

A trumpet-led finale brings new spark to Seiji Ozawa Ma...

The festival's 35th edition brought together musicians from across generations a...

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15 Popular Japanese Clothing Stores

15 Popular Japanese Clothing Stores

Traditional Japanese clothing usually makes people think of kimono and the acces...

Country song beats Mariah Carey tune for U.S. chart record

Country song beats Mariah Carey tune for U.S. chart record

Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" has made chart history, surpassing a holiday cla...

Moons, mazes, mountains: Japan’s art scene this fall will tickle your fancy

Moons, mazes, mountains: Japan’s art scene this fall wi...

A busy season lies ahead with new festivals in Tokyo and Maebashi, Gunma Prefect...

More Chinese films fill TIFF theaters as Canada-China ties warm

More Chinese films fill TIFF theaters as Canada-China t...

Filmmakers and festival programmers point to a growing appetite for stories from...

Pop star Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’ following controversy

Pop star Ed Sheeran says Gaza situation ‘unjustifiable’...

The singer maintained an apolitical stance but broke his silence on the Israeli-...

What ADHD looks like when it gets ahold of a microphone

What ADHD looks like when it gets ahold of a microphone

Instead of scripting jokes, Mike Paxman and Alex T Thomas, two comedians with AD...

‘Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?’: A passionate but uneven anti-war biopic

‘Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?’: A passionate but un...

Shinya Tsukamoto's "Mr. Nelson, Did You Kill People?" dramatizes the experiences...

‘Nagi Notes’: An intimate portrayal of rural rhythms and realities

‘Nagi Notes’: An intimate portrayal of rural rhythms an...

The latest film by Koji Fukada reveals an understated charm through languid conv...