In this image provided by Hulu, Japanese comedian Nasubi appears on a hit TV reality show in Tokyo in 1998. “The Contestant” directed by Clair Titley, explores the story behind the late 1990s reality ...

When it comes to media, Japan is one of the greatest exporters of creative content. Whether it's Japanese film, video games, anime, or novels, the country consistently delivers quality storytelling ...

A Japanese superhero series that inspired the hugely popular Power Rangers TV and movie franchise from the 1990s is ending ...

The Australian filmmaker tackles an issue that makes uncomfortable viewing at times in 'The Ones Left Behind: The Plight of Single Mothers in Japan.' By Gavin J Blair Shibuya, a Tokyo district of ...

TOKYO -- Naked and frail, a shaggy-haired man films himself as he endures solitude in a tiny room for months, and months more. "The Contestant," directed by Clair Titley, explores the story behind the ...