Features

Porn to be wild! Kokomi Naruse, Maki Hojo, and Kana Yume star at 2012 AV awards

By CJ • March 3, 2012

AV gals pick up prizes

Tokyo fest to feature five world premieres, offer support to Tohoku

By CJ • September 22, 2011

24th Tokyo International Film Festival announces schedule

Osaka in 24 hours

By CJ • August 23, 2011

As Japan’s third largest city, Osaka offers a mix of modernity and traditional touches: culturally important structures, culinary delights, interesting art — it’s all here.

Shinji Imaoka and ‘pink eiga’ sing and dance ‘Underwater’

By CJ • July 11, 2011

‘Underwater Love’ is probably the first ‘pink’ musical

On deck: Former catcher Atsuya Furuta now helping others

By CJ • March 21, 2011

Former baseball catcher using his name to help others

Tokyo rewind: Right-wing groups commemorate assassination of politician Inejiro Asanuma 50 years later

By CJ • February 21, 2011

Five decades after the assassination the incident continues to astound

Phone fraud fleeces the unsuspecting: Cases up 45% from 2009

By CJ • January 20, 2011

The National Police Agency reported that in 2010 the number of ore ore sagi cases increased by 44.5% from the year before to 4,418.

On the record: Japan’s last vinyl factory administers proficiency exam

By CJ • October 10, 2010

In an effort to raise awareness for this niche format, this weekend vinyl junkies will be asked to put their styluses aside and pick up pencils. Toyo Kasei, the owner of Japan’s last fully functioning pressing plant, will hold a proficiency exam dedicated solely to stacks of wax.