IntroductionWhen discussing the Japanese comedy world, the "Comedy BIG3" are indispensable figures.Generally, the Comedy BIG3 ...

The stellar supporting cast features Kento Kaku, Ken'ichi Matsuyama, Noriko Eguchi, Yumi Kawai, and Masatoshi Hamada ...

Sara Minami gives a wonderfully crazed performance in a twisted, fresh take on the genre as Yuriyan Retriever’s debut feature examines infatuation, bullying and beauty norms ...

I caught up with Yoshimoto Kogyo’s president, Akihiko Okamoto, to discuss how Japan's oldest comedy firm is bringing its unique humor worldwide. Founded in 1912, Yoshimoto Kogyo’s Tokyo office is ...

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A mythical slapstick silent comedy that’s been missing for more than a century “miraculously” turned up inside a dusty antique shop in Japan. The long-lost 1919 film “Van-ar-chy,” starring old-time ...

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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Mikio Date of Sandwichman, one of the most popular comedy duos in Japan, will take a break to focus on treatment after he was diagnosed with a cerebral infarction, his agency said ...