Hirotsu Ryuro

In 1899, Ryūrō met Ozaki Kōyō, and joined his literary group Ken'yusha. In 1895, he published two novels which enabled him to achieve literary recognition: Hemeden and Kurotogake. These were the first of a new genre in Japanese literature, the "tragic novel", which he created. Heavily influenced…

Kishida Shin

Kishida Shin was a Japanese actor, best known for his memorable supporting roles in films and television series. Kishida Shin was born at Kawakita General Hospital in Asagaya, Suginami, Tokyo. His uncle was playwright Kunio Kishida, and actress Kyoko Kishida and children's author Eriko Kishida were…

Sawamura Sadako

Sawamura Sadako was a Japanese actress and essayist born in Saruwakacho, Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. Her real name was Ohashi Teiko (大橋貞子). She was also known as an essayist, publishing memoirs such as "Song of Shells" and "My Asakusa." Her older brother, Tomokazu, became the fourth-generation Sawamura…

Kinoshita Keisuke

Kinoshita Keisuke was a Japanese film director. Kinoshita was highly prolific, turning out some 42 films in the first 23 years of his career. For this, Kinoshita explained that he "can’t help it. Ideas for films have always just popped into my head like scraps of paper into a wastebasket. Although…

Watari Tetsuya

Watari Tetsuya was a Japanese actor, enka singer, entertainer, and businessman. He was born in Yasugi, Nogi, Shimane, Japan and raised in Awaji, Hyogo. He graduated from Aoyama Gakuin University (青山学院大学) with a degree in economics after attending Ishiya Elementary School and Mita Gakuen…

Ifukube Akira

Akira Ifukube was born on 31 May 1914 in Kushiro, Japan as the third son of a police officer Toshimitsu Ifukube. The origins of this family can be traced back to at least the 7th century with the birth of Ifukibe-no-Tokotarihime. He was strongly influenced by the Ainu music as he spent his childhood…

Killer Khan

Killer Khan was a former sumo wrestler from the Kasugano stable and a professional wrestler. He was born in Yoshida, Nishikanbara, Niigata, Japan. His real name was Ozawa Masashi (小澤正志). In sumo, he achieved the highest rank of Makushita 40. After transitioning to professional wrestling, he…

Okabe Nao

Okabe Nao is a Japanese actor born in Tokyo, Japan.

Billkin Putthipong Assaratanakul

"Billkin" Putthipong Assaratanakul is an actor and singer of Chinese descent born in Bangkok, Thailand. After graduating from St. Gabriel's College, he studied business administration in the international programme at Thammasat University's Business School, majoring in marketing before going on to study…

Nozomi de Lencquesaing

Nozomi de Lencquesaing is a Japanese-French actor and director. He was born in Tokyo, Japan. His father is French and his mother is Japanese.

Tokyo Sky Story

6.8

A taxi driver carries a couple in his back seat. With a moody appearance and sullen atmosphere, they sit facing away from each other. The voice of a junior high student suffering the pains of first love plays over…

Tokyo Ekio Wasuremono Azukarisho 6: Oigawa Tetsudo SL "Kawanemichi" 2-funkan no Kuhaku!!

Tokyo Urban Legend

7.2

Roommates - Kasumi and Yumi are roommates until Yumi moves out to be with Kasumi’s ex-boyfriend. One day, Yumi is contacted by Kasumi’s mother, who informs her that Katsumi is missing. Lotto - A man thinks his…

Tokyo Yamimushi Part 2

6.0

Ryo Kato spends his days at an internet cafe. He is still in debt for 2.45 million yen. At the internet cafe, Ryo meets his childhood friend Oda again. Oda tells Ryo that he has made a lot of money from card tricks.…

Tokyo Yamimushi Part 1

7.0

The story revolves around a young man named Ryo Kato who’s struggling with a massive debt and explores the darker side of human nature. However, it’s also a coming-of-age story where Kato gets a second chance to…

Tokyo Shutter Girl

8.4

High school student Yumeji Ayumi belongs to her school's photo club. She takes photos in various places in town and grows up while meeting people. ~~ Adapted from the manga series "Tokyo Shutter Girl" (東京シャッターガール)…

Tokyo Doppelkonzert

Playwright Kozue is asked for a divorce by his wife Ayumi and frantically tries to repair their relationship. At the same time, his acquaintances also begin to experience various tumultuous situations, and eventually,…

Tokyo Ekio Wasuremono Azukarisho 5: Shiga Shigaraki ~ Noborikama ni Satsui no Hono!!

Tokyo Nameless Girl's Story

6.1

University student Nozomi tries to get a job. Back in her hometown, she was lazy, but now Nozomi is used to the quicker pace of Tokyo. Nozomi is also experiencing problems with her boyfriend Kameyama, who seems to…

Tokyo Guard Centre

5.3

Tokura Shinjitsu is the head of a guard centre which responds to emergency alerts from security systems at any hour of day or night. The guard centre has to quickly and accurately decide which are serious and which…