It’s a role which might appear a natural progression for Okada, who is certified to teach Kali and Jeet Kune Do — a martial ...

That brings us to this list’s guiding sentiment, because while good animation is plentiful, vital selections meet a different ...

Netflix is heading back to feudal-era Japan. The streaming service has officially renewed Last Samurai Standing for Season 2, following the series’ explosive debut and rapid rise as a global hit. The ...

The Normies review and discuss Episode 17 AKA Lullabies of the Lost (Verse 2) as well as Episode 18 AKA War of the Words!

As Michael Mann's cops vs. robbers epic turns 30, we look back on the movie's evolution from tough-guy cult film to a genuine ...

Notes On The Season column features Tom Cruise hosting FYC event for Japan's Oscar entry, plus some highlights of big awards ...

Two swords once carried by samurai have been found during excavations in Ichijodani, one of medieval Japan’s largest cities. On the outskirts of Fukui, a city of a quarter of a million people in ...

Unlocking the secrets of history for kids is simpler than it seems! Embrace the power of storytelling to turn boring dates into thrilling tales, utilize imaginative visuals such as graphs or ...

Japanese detective and suspense novels have been the rage in reading circles in recent times with many liking their generally sensitive tone and nuanced and intricate plots. Thanks to this interest in ...

Yesterday, I commented that Last Samurai Standing on Netflix had an exceedingly rare double 100% Rotten Tomatoes scores across both critics and audiences. Today, that’s almost still true, albeit the ...

In 1582, the first Japanese diplomatic mission bound for Europe set off from Nagasaki. Conceived of by Jesuit missionaries, the Tenshō embassy was composed of four young Japanese noblemen who over the ...