Film & TV
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Emmy Awards Honor Sanada’s Commitment to Showing ‘True Japan’; Experts, Props Flown In To Ensure Authentic Period Drama
Hiroyuki Sanada’s long-held desire to depict the “true Japan” was recognized by the U.S. Emmy Awa...
September 17, 2024
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“Shogun” Actor Hiroyuki Sanada Showed Immense Attention to Detail, Says Actor Tokuma Nishioka
Actor Tokuma Nishioka, one of the stars of “Shogun,” which collected a record 18 Emmy Awards for ...
September 17, 2024
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‘Shogun’ Won Over a U.S. More Accepting of Diversity and Subtitles, Says Hollywood Journalist
One Hollywood-based film journalist attributes the success of “Shogun,” which won a record 18 Emm...
September 17, 2024
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As the Mysterious Mitsuko, Haruka Fukuhara Makes Over Clients Inside and Out
She came to the interview dressed in an elegant outfit that made her look like she had just stepp...
August 30, 2024
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Hiroe Igeta Enjoys Every Moment as Actor, Model; ‘Oshare Clip’ Co-Emcee Becomes Household Name
Hiroe Igeta has been active, showing her smile on TV dramas, variety shows, commercials and fashion ...
July 12, 2024
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Yae-Kana Festival Celebrates 2 ‘Anison’ Singers, Pretty Cure 20th Anniversary
In May, I organized a new event called Yae-Kana Matsuri (Yae-Kana festival) to celebrate the 20th an...
July 12, 2024
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TV anchor Zemba Wants to Create Relaxed Mood for Sunday Morning Viewers; Veteran Anchorwoman Now Heads TBS’s ‘Sunday Morning’ Show
Since this spring, newscaster Takako Zemba has become the face of TBS’s news show “Sunday Morning.” ...
July 6, 2024
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In ‘Confession,’ Toma Ikuta And Yang Ik-june Try To Kill Each Other; But In Real Life They Get Along Like Old Friends
Do you have a secret that you have decided to take to the grave? One you’ll never, ever want another...
June 21, 2024
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Rescue Police series actors help make event possible 30 years on
Last month, I organized Rescue Kanshasai II, an event to show gratitude for the Rescue Police series...
June 14, 2024
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‘Buzzy Noise’ an inspiring experience for Takumi Kawanishi, Hiyori Sakurada; Actors Sit Down for Interview
A live-action film adaptation of Jun Mutsuki’s popular manga “Buzzy Noise,” which offers a realistic...
May 31, 2024
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Japanese Director Yamanaka’s Film Wins Critics Award at Cannes
Cannes, France (Jiji Press)—Japanese director Yoko Yamanaka’s “Desert of Namibia” won an award fr...
May 26, 2024
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Yuumi Kawai Boosts Presence With Acting Prowess; Actor Talks about Deciding on Career in High School
Many viewers must have wondered who played Junko, a delinquent high school student who deeply lov...
May 17, 2024
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Actors Issey Takahashi, Marie Iitoyo Gets Married; Couple Costar in TV Drama ‘Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan’
Actors Issey Takahashi and Marie Iitoyo have gotten married, their agencies announced on Thursday...
May 16, 2024
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Glamorous Event Celebrates 40th Anniversary of ‘Bioman’ and All Its Charms in Osaka
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the broadcast of “Chodenshi Bioman,” a Super Sentai serie...
May 10, 2024
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Japan Director Hirokazu Koreeda Selected to be on Cannes Film Festival Jury; ‘Barbie’ Director Greta Gerwig to Preside
Japanese film director Hirokazu Koreeda has been selected as one of the jury members for the 77th...
April 30, 2024
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