National Jun 1, 2021
Department stores and cinemas reopen in Tokyo under extended emergency
Under the guidelines, department stores are permitted to operate fully on weekdays with shortened business hours.
Entertainment News May 6, 2021
As of Sunday, the film had already become the third-highest-grossing Japanese anime film in North America with $32.22 million.
Business / Corporate Apr 28, 2021
Imax to almost triple its Japan network in bet moviegoers will return
by Shirley Zhao
The jumbo-screen operator is targeting an expansion to 100 theaters from 39 now and has also renewed an agreement with Toho Co. to release five more of the studio’s films.
Film Apr 18, 2021
R rating for 'Demon Slayer' in U.S. highlights difference in attitudes
by Tomohiro Osaki
While Japan's highest-grossing film is accessible to all in its home country, younger viewers in the United States must be accompanied by their parents.
Film Apr 18, 2021
With 'Demon Slayer' rated R in the U.S., what do film ratings mean in Japan?
by Tomohiro Osaki
Eirin, Japan's film classification board, has to consider eight factors when rating a film: violence, nudity, sex, crime, drugs, terror, language and theme.
National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Feb 27, 2021
Corporate selloffs reflect tough times in Japan amid pandemic
by Mark Schreiber
Leading Japanese companies are considering selling off prestigious headquarters in central Tokyo as COVID-19 continues to reshape business operations.
Business Oct 26, 2020
'Demon Slayer' fastest movie to rake in ¥10 billion in Japan
Fans are watching closely to see if the movie will overtake "Spirited Away" as the highest grossing Japanese movie in history.
Business Oct 13, 2020
As cinemas struggle worldwide, Japan’s movie king Toho nears new high
by Gearoid Reidy and Shoko Oda
The firm, which owns theaters and also produces movies, has seen its stock recover 45% from its March low.
National Sep 29, 2020
Fewer infections lead Japan to study relaxing rule on eating in cinemas
Eating is currently only allowed if audiences are limited to 50 percent of seating capacity.
Film Sep 27, 2020
Award-winning actress Yuko Takeuchi dies in apparent suicide
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has launched an investigation. No suicide note has been found.
National Aug 23, 2020
COVID-19 scary? Japan group offers coffins, zombies and chainsaws for stress relief
Finding the pandemic scary? A Japanese group is trying to take people's minds off COVID-19 — by putting them in coffins surrounded by chainsaw-wielding zombies. Customers this weekend in Tokyo can lie in a 2-meter (6½-foot) windowed box while listening to a horror story, watching ...
Film Apr 30, 2020
Independent cinema campaign meets donation goal
by Mark Schilling
A crowdfunding campaign to save art houses reaches its donation goal as Japan's film industry grapples with the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak.