Producer Chieko Murata and production designer Yohei Taneda discuss the making of Lee Sang-il’s nearly three-hour-long epic, which focuses on the life of a fictional kabuki actor.

At Lincoln Center Theater, a new play from the makers of “The Jungle” tries to dramatize the negotiations that led to the ...

In conversation with Kore-eda, 'Hamnet' director Chloe Zhao says that she is currently exploring making a doc, but admits ...

Akita Prefecture has Japan's most aged population, lowest birthrate and fastest declining population. Rigid gender roles are ...

Focused on the vulnerability of refugees, Akio Fujimoto turns his attention to a family as they make a dangerous journey from ...

Before Chloe Zhao and Kore-eda Hirokazu sat down for their Tokyo International Film Festival conversation, they had each been crying over the other’s work. Kore-eda watched Zhao’s “Hamnet” in a small ...

The Japanese filmmaker opens up about spending the last 5 years of his life working on the popular sci-fi series and the future of the franchise.

I remember that being one of the happiest years of my life. My daughter was born here, I came over here, and we had friends in not only the Japanese film community ... In fact, somebody quoted me from ...

Earlier this month, UC Santa Barbara’s Community Labor Center hosted a night honoring Ross’s life and work, featuring a screening of the documentary American Agitators and a panel discussion with ...

At Tokyo Film Festival, Paul Schrader reflects on 'Mishima,' censorship, AI’s rise, and his enduring bond with Japan decades ...

Meet Jiro Ono, Japan’s 100-year-old sushi master who continues to inspire the world with his dedication, discipline, and love ...

Find out about the longevity secret of a 100-year-old Japanese chef from the popular food documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi.