A 62-year-old retiree from Suita, Osaka Prefecture, found a couple of surprises on his journey to express gratitude for the ...

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The role of Toda Mariko is played by Japanese actress Anna Sawa.

As 2024 winds down and 2025 looms on the horizon, it's time to look back at the year that was in pop culture. We asked the ...

Retired diplomat Alissa Redmonds bought South Main Book Company five years ago and launched a crusade to support reading in ...

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After months of umming and erring by Shōgun's co-showrunners Rachel Kondo and Justin Marks, the couple finally announced they’d been given the green light for the second series of a show they’d ...

The Mail's TV experts have sifted through hundreds of programmes to bring you the 20 of the best shows and films to stream on ...

Whether you’re seeking a departure to discover new cinematic experiences or are a dedicated fan, here are some of the best Japanese movies on Netflix that you can watch. Directed by Miki Takahiro, ...

I was introduced to this traditional Japanese practice through Kakizome at Arts Mid-Hudson.