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Kokuho: A national treasure in name and essence
Khanaphot Saengchai, Published on 20/01/2026
» The movie Kokuho (2025) is, in both name and essence, a national treasure. This epic Japanese drama delving into the life of an onnagata, a male actor who specialises in playing female roles, not only introduces the centuries-old art form of Kabuki to the world, but also proves to be a triumph of Japanese cinema.
New movies out this week: Oct 16-22
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 16/10/2025
» New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.
Crème de la crème
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 10/10/2025
» More leading brands are now on board with Central Department Store in evolving its annual watch fair, enriching the variety from three-hand models to sophisticated timepieces.
Bangkok Bar Show returns
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 07/10/2025
» The Bangkok Bar Show returns from Oct 10-12 at the Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel, marking its biggest edition yet.
Junji Ito haunted house returns next month
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 08/09/2025
» A haunted house centred on the works of Japanese manga artist Junji Ito will come back as "Junji Ito Collection Horror House" on the fourth floor of MBK Center from Oct 10 to Jan 5, 2026, from 11am to 9pm.
Japan's Junji Ito brings his manga horror house to BKK
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 05/09/2025
» The undisputed king of horror manga is bringing his terrifying imagination to life in Bangkok with the highly anticipated exhibition "Junji Ito Collection Horror House 2025".
'My boss raped me': Japanese prosecutor's fight for justice
AFP, Published on 11/08/2025
» OSAKA - Very few women in Japan speak out about rape, and Hikari, too, kept quiet for years about her alleged assault by her boss, Osaka's former chief prosecutor.
Step into Doraemon's world
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 17/06/2025
» Doraemon, created by manga master Fujiko F. Fujio, is a world-famous blue robotic cat character from the future who is popular because of his engaging stories that fascinate young viewers.
Fractured bonds
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 28/04/2025
» Neo Sora's debut feature film Happyend envisions a dystopian near-future Tokyo under threat of an earthquake, which forms the backdrop of youth rebellion against authoritarianism. As it is followed by aftershocks that fracture personal relationships, Happyend is an ode to friends drifting apart at the mercy of larger forces, but still in the same universe.
Spring has sprung cherry blossoms
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 21/03/2025
» Springtime in Japan is synonymous with sakura. Since time immemorial, the cherryblossom has been immortalised in poems and paintings. In modern times, the Japanese celebrate its beauty by using cherry blossoms as an ingredient or garnish in cocktails and cakes.