Second generation actor Kusunoki Taiga (played by Matsumoto Jun) has always lived in the shadow of his father, long time star of one of Japan’s most popular TV dramas. When his father Kotaro suddenly passes away, Taiga sets out to make a name for himself, auditioning for more roles and trying to get away from …
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Saigo no Yakusoku
It’s not too often that Japanese drama fans get the chance to see more than one member of J-pop super boy band ARASHI in a single show. On Jan 9th, we were treated to a two hour special made for TV movie Saigo no Yakusoku (The Last Promise), in which the five singers play individuals trapped …
Tokyo DOGS
Chasing down international criminal Jinno has been Takakura Sou’s (Oguri Shun, Hana Yori Dango) life ever since witnessing his father’s death. On a lead that Jinno is in Japan, Takakura and members of the New York police force are part of a joint task force with the Japanese department. After failing to capture him, the …