HONG KONG — Japan has been feeling the sting of China’s economic retaliation as their diplomatic spat over Taiwan worsens, with travel agencies canceling group tours and fears over an outright ban on ...
China has frozen regulatory reviews for new Japanese films, adding to the fallout from a dispute over Taiwan that shows little sign of easing. The China Film Administration paused the approval process ...
Lee Sang-il's Toho release may intimidate with its running time, but Ryo Yoshizawa and Ryusei Yokohama anchor a kabuki epic with moving performances. As with seemingly every movie these days, ...
“Mishima,” which explores nationalism, sexuality and ritual suicide, was screened in Tokyo for the first time since its 1985 release. By Rebecca L. Davis The director Paul Schrader recalls wearing a ...
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle will be released into China. The Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie is witnessing record-breaking pre-sale numbers in mainland China, with projections pointing to a ...
Director and VFX maestro Takashi Yamazaki's follow-up to Oscar-winner 'Godzilla Minus One' was revealed Monday at this year’s “Godzilla Day 2025” event in Tokyo. By Patrick Brzeski Asia Bureau Chief ...
Jeremy has more than 2100 published articles on Collider to his name, and has been writing for the site since February 2022. He's an omnivore when it comes to his movie-watching diet, so will gladly ...
Japan’s animation industry grew by 14.8% to hit record revenues of $25BN (JPY3.8TR) in 2024, with much of the increase coming from overseas markets, according to a report presented by the Association ...
is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget. Describing House is an exercise in futility. Here’s the basic plot: A girl goes to ...
Asahi Group Holdings has reported a cyberattack on its domestic operations in Japan. In a short statement sent to Just Drinks just after midday UK, Asahi said its Japanese operations had seen a ...
TOKYO (AP) — A three-hour film about the esoteric world of Kabuki is defying the odds at the Japanese box office, with tickets selling out at some cinemas. “Kokuho,” which means “national treasure,” ...
A series of World War II dramas about China’s fight against Japan is drawing audiences to their feet, and, in some cases, to tears. Some say it helps deflect public discontent. By Lily Kuo Reporting ...