Ep. 25 'The Girls Can't Do It'
Part 3 of "Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020" is not messing around. The most recent episode was filled to the brim with surprising moments and it's hard to know what to expect in the weeks ahead. When news broke in October about commentator Yoshimi Tokui's financial ...
With Marie Kondo's new online store garnering mixed reactions, the year ended almost as it began, with people arguing about the tidying consultant.
Being your best self in spoken Japanese with the cast of 'Queer Eye'
When Western ideas on self-improvement are expressed in Japanese, what kinds of words pop up most often?
This week's episode of "Terrace House" treated us to two roommate pairings, two dates and two very different outcomes.
Ep. 23 'Friendship Between Men and Women'
I propose a very low-stakes drinking game for watching the recent episodes of "Terrace House" — you'll probably be parched by the end credits, though. Whenever Ruka appears on screen, take a sip of your beverage of choice. His appearances have become so rare ...
'Earthquake Bird': A solid adaptation, but no high flyer
An adaption of a 2001 novel by Susanna Jones, "Earthquake Bird" looks at Tokyo in 1989 and tells the story of an explosive love triangle
David Chang says his new Netflix show honors Anthony Bourdain
With its food-travel fusion and trips to parts unknown, "Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner" host David Chang says he understands why critics are making comparisons to work done by his late friend and colleague Anthony Bourdain. "I don't know how you couldn't," said the restaurateur, chef ...
Last week's episode of "Terrace House" made it look like the housemates were on the verge of pairing off into couples: Emika and Ruka; Haruka and Peppe; and Hana and Ryo. The commentators love how harmonious and lovey-dovey the house has become (with the ...
'Queer Eye' takes a peek at Japan
Netflix's new series of "Queer Eye" sees the Fab Five hit the streets of Tokyo, where they come face to face with the restrictions of Japanese social norms
'Beverly Hills Cop' back on the beat in new Netflix sequel starring Eddie Murphy
Netflix will produce a fourth sequel to "Beverly Hills Cop," the 25-year-old franchise starring Eddie Murphy, who will return in the memorable lead role. A spokesperson for Paramount told AFP Thursday that the studio had sold the production rights to the online streaming giant, confirming ...
'Queer Eye' mini-series shows individualistic side of Japan
Antoni Porowski and Jonathan Van Ness discuss the finer points of bringing their brand of openness and acceptance to Japan
Hold on, are we watching "Terrace House" or a spinoff of "The Bachelor"? Because it looks like everyone is receiving a rose this week, as Haruka, Emika and Hana — who all have flower kanji in their names (hence the previous episode's title "The ...
