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Topic: Japanese Movies/Discussion/Recommendations |
bmwracer
Replies: 4597
Views: 3850475
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Forum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions
Posted: Mon May 15, 2023 12:42 pm Subject:
Japanese Movies/Discussion/Recommendations |
MOVIES! channel (13.3 here) is showing various Godzilla/Monster movies today. Usually there is one token non-Japanese actor in each one.
Godzilla (the original) - Raymond Burr
Invasion Of Astro ... |
Topic: Japanese Movies/Discussion/Recommendations |
gaijinmark
Replies: 4597
Views: 3850475
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Forum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions
Posted: Thu May 11, 2023 4:15 am Subject:
Japanese Movies/Discussion/Recommendations |
MOVIES! channel (13.3 here) is showing various Godzilla/Monster movies today. Usually there is one token non-Japanese actor in each one.
Godzilla (the original) - Raymond Burr
Invasion Of Astro ... |
Topic: Does anyone here watch SUMO? |
gaijinmark
Replies: 403
Views: 1476191
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Forum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2023 7:33 am Subject:
Does anyone here watch SUMO? |
Found an even better YouTube sumo channel. They cover both Juryo and Makuuchi: https://www.youtube.com/@nattosumo
Edit: It appears they have plugged the plug on that channel.
NHK strikes aga ... |
Topic: Ichikawa Ebizo XI (Ichikawa Shinnosuke VII) |
gaijinmark
Replies: 1490
Views: 613201
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Forum: Discussions on Artistes
Posted: Tue Dec 27, 2022 6:37 pm Subject:
Ichikawa Ebizo XI (Ichikawa Shinnosuke VII) |
NHK will be airing a special about the name change and his career on December 30th or 31st depending on where you live: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/tv/worldprime/20221231/3016138/ |
Topic: Odagiri Joe |
gaijinmark
Replies: 3401
Views: 946324
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Forum: Discussions on Artistes
Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2022 10:07 pm Subject:
Odagiri Joe |
He's not the main star, but the drama "Atom no Ko" starts this Sunday, 11/6 on channel 44: https://jhollywoodnet.com/en/program/atomslastshot/ |
Topic: Nakatani Miki |
gaijinmark
Replies: 124
Views: 362841
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Forum: Discussions on Artistes
Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2022 8:28 am Subject:
Nakatani Miki |
Miki Nakatani to star in 2023 WOWOW drama "Giver Taker"
Miki Nakatani will star in the 2023 WOWOW drama "Giver Taker".
Nakatani plays Itsuki Kurasawa a police detective who u ... |
Topic: YouTube - An untapped source for J-Ent |
gaijinmark
Replies: 163
Views: 152056
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Forum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions
Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2022 5:53 pm Subject:
YouTube - An untapped source for J-Ent |
If you're a fan of An (Anne Watanabe) she has her own YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdaFyOoPLyKwW8kvEvbHCwg |
Topic: Does anyone here watch SUMO? |
gaijinmark
Replies: 403
Views: 1476191
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Forum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions
Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2022 6:54 pm Subject:
Does anyone here watch SUMO? |
The JSA has started their own YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBMZwIJ9UhY |
Topic: What dramas are you currently watching? |
xploring
Replies: 27481
Views: 13702348
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Forum: Discussions on Japanese Dramas
Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2022 8:15 pm Subject:
What dramas are you currently watching? |
Finally finished 17 sai no Teikokku, only 5 episodes. Overall I like how it ended on a hopeful note and the direction of political leadership. But I started watching it because of Yamada Anna and felt ... |
Topic: Upcoming JDramas |
gaijinmark
Replies: 2946
Views: 5946741
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Forum: Discussions on Japanese Dramas
Posted: Fri Jun 24, 2022 8:03 pm Subject:
Upcoming JDramas |
File this under "the more thing change, the more they stay the same". Yasufumi Terawaki returns after a 14 year absence as good old Kameyama for "Aibou 21": https://natalie.mu/eiga ... |
Topic: Japan - News/General Discussion |
gaijinmark
Replies: 3296
Views: 2133518
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Forum: General Discussions
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 7:07 am Subject:
Japan - News/General Discussion |
"Fictosexuals"? Only in Japan
Three years into his “marriage” with a popular virtual character, a Japanese man has opened up about the benefits of having a virtual “wife.”
Tok ... |
Topic: Ishihara Satomi |
gaijinmark
Replies: 3686
Views: 2733389
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Forum: Discussions on Artistes
Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2022 5:33 pm Subject:
Ishihara Satomi |
Gender unknown.
Satomi Ishihara gives birth to first child
On April 23rd, Satomi Ishihara's agency announced she has given birth to her first child.
The announcement states, "At this ti ... |
Topic: What dramas are you currently watching? |
xploring
Replies: 27481
Views: 13702348
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Forum: Discussions on Japanese Dramas
Posted: Fri Mar 25, 2022 11:35 pm Subject:
What dramas are you currently watching? |
Just finished Koisenu Futari. Both leads did great in getting across what they were thinking and feeling. I enjoyed it thoroughly. My only wish is that it was longer so I can learn more about them. Ki ... |
Topic: What dramas are you currently watching? |
xploring
Replies: 27481
Views: 13702348
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Forum: Discussions on Japanese Dramas
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2022 5:33 pm Subject:
What dramas are you currently watching? |
I guess no chance of Hinako and the President developing a bit of romance?
There are definite signs but hasn't eventuated to anything yet. Taiga kun is favoured by the writer I feel.
Koisenu ... |
Topic: What dramas are you currently watching? |
junny
Replies: 27481
Views: 13702348
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Forum: Discussions on Japanese Dramas
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2022 4:07 am Subject:
What dramas are you currently watching? |
Just watched Muchaburi episode 5. I am surprised how much this has grown on me. It was a bit silly and I thought about giving up on it after 2 or 3 episodes. Underneath the silliness and comedy, it is ... |
Topic: What dramas are you currently watching? |
xploring
Replies: 27481
Views: 13702348
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Forum: Discussions on Japanese Dramas
Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2022 3:33 am Subject:
What dramas are you currently watching? |
Tsuma, shougakusei ni naru (My Wife Becomes an Elementary School Student)
That was a great first episode. I read the first two volume of the manga and here the storytelling is much more nuanced and ... |
Topic: Tabe Mikako |
gaijinmark
Replies: 131
Views: 282765
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Forum: Discussions on Artistes
Posted: Sun Dec 19, 2021 5:36 pm Subject:
Tabe Mikako |
^ And so it follows:
Mikako Tabe announces birth of first child
On December 18th, Mikako Tabe was at a stage greeting for the animated film 'Boss Baby: Family Mission' where she reported the bi ... |
Topic: Tsutsumi Shinichi |
gaijinmark
Replies: 3021
Views: 1084069
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Forum: Discussions on Artistes
Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2021 3:47 am Subject:
Tsutsumi Shinichi |
In a nice change of pace, a drama where the male lead is a real actor.
Tsutsumi Shinichi to star in TBS 2022 Winter drama
Tsutsumi Shinichi will star in the TBS 2022 Winter drama "Shougaku ... |
Topic: Hasegawa Kyoko |
gaijinmark
Replies: 1604
Views: 894067
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Forum: Discussions on Artistes
Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2021 4:34 am Subject:
Hasegawa Kyoko |
Kyoko Hasegawa and Haruichi Shindo divorce
Kyoko Hasegawa and Haruichi Shindo have announced their divorce.
In a joint statement, the couple said, "At this time, Shindo Haruichi and Haseg ... |
Topic: Does anyone here watch SUMO? |
gaijinmark
Replies: 403
Views: 1476191
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Forum: Japanese Entertainment Discussions
Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2021 10:15 pm Subject:
Does anyone here watch SUMO? |
John Gunning has done a real good article about Hakuho in the Japan Times. I didn't realize how close Hakuho came to not making it in sumo at all.
From the article:
"Twenty years ago, Davaa ... |