This feudal-style government, led by the Shogun or military ruler, made Japan’s Emperor a figurehead. The country’s real ...

Hollywood execs and Japan's A-list turned out in force to celebrate the actor at the event during the Tokyo International Film Festival.

Between the tens of millions of tourists visiting and the soft power success of films and drama series set in Japan, the country has never attracted so much attention. The impact on sales and other ...

Veteran Japanese producer and Tokyo Film Festival programmer Shozo Ichiyama selects his all-time favorite samurai films, ...

A new tour held at Shakujoji Temple, in the city of Kawaguchi in Saitama Prefecture,allows visitors to experience a day in ...

Atomos has announced Firmware 11.12.00 for the Ninja and Shogun devices that is available to download. This free-of-charge ...

JETRO program to boost U.S.-Japan entertainment collaborations, featuring masterclasses and Hollywood networking.

“I saw [David Lynch’s] Dune a couple of times. I don’t need to see that story again,” Tarantino confessed. “I don’t need to ...

"Shogun" starts with the arrival of Pilot Major John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) in turn-of-the-17th-century feudal Japan. Five regents rule Japan in the stead of Nakamura Yaechiyo (Sen Mars), heir ...

Starring 'Shogun' actor Tadanobu Asano, Mark Gill’s depiction of Fukuse’s turbulent life and brilliant work is inventively told and lovingly packaged.

Jon Woodhouse, who writes regular arts and entertainment articles for The Maui News, is currently traveling in Japan and ...