Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2018: Journey main international cast revealed

The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) today revealed the main international cast of the second installment of omnibus film co-production series Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2018: Journey. The film is being directed by three accomplished Asian filmmakers Degena Yun from China, Daishi Matsunaga from Japan and Edwin from Indonesia under the common theme “Journey,” signifying traveling beyond time and space. The Asian Three-Fold Mirror is a collaborative … Continue reading Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2018: Journey main international cast revealed

Japan’s Shinya Aoki knocks out Thailand’s Shannon Wiratchai at ‘ONE: Reign of Kings’ in the Philippines

Featuring 11 bouts, “ONE: Reign of Kings” is the third of the four ONE Championship events scheduled in the Philippines in 2018. On the fight card were eight mixed martial arts bouts and three matches under the promotion’s striking-only league ONE Super Series. The co-main event of the evening was an MMA bout between Shannon "OneShin" … Continue reading Japan’s Shinya Aoki knocks out Thailand’s Shannon Wiratchai at ‘ONE: Reign of Kings’ in the Philippines

Brazil’s Renzo Gracie submits Japan’s Yuki Kondo at ‘ONE: Reign of Kings’ in the Philippines

Featuring 11 bouts, “ONE: Reign of Kings” is the third of the four ONE Championship events scheduled in the Philippines in 2018. On the fight card were eight mixed martial arts bouts and three matches under the Singapore-based martial arts promotion’s striking-only league ONE Super Series. The ninth bout of the evening was an MMA … Continue reading Brazil’s Renzo Gracie submits Japan’s Yuki Kondo at ‘ONE: Reign of Kings’ in the Philippines

Shannon Wiratchai not scared of Shinya Aoki’s grappling?

https://www.facebook.com/Shannonwiratchai/photos/a.679779505403224.1073741828.250385668342612/1759115997469564/?type=3&theater Known as a topnotch grappler, Japanese mixed martial artist Shinya “Tobikan Shudan” Aoki, 35, will exhibit his skills at “ONE: Reign of Kings” at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines on July 27, 2018. Although aware of the grappler’s caliber, his Thai opponent Shannon “OneShin” Wiratchai, 29, is … Continue reading Shannon Wiratchai not scared of Shinya Aoki’s grappling?

TIFF 2018: Teens Meet Cinema, special project of 31st Tokyo International Film Festival youth section

The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) will present TIFF 2018: Teens Meet Cinema, a production workshop for junior high school students. This a collaborative project with Children Meet Cinema, which runs filmmaking workshops for children. Following the success of the same workshop in 2017, this is a a special project of the festival’s Youth Section. This project … Continue reading TIFF 2018: Teens Meet Cinema, special project of 31st Tokyo International Film Festival youth section

Hirokazu Kore-eda gana la Palma de Oro en Cannes con ‘Shoplifters,’ ‘Después de la Tormenta’ en salas de cine de Colombia

Tras 5 veces en competencia, el director japonés Hirokazu Kore-Eda, se llevó el grial del séptimo arte en la 71 edición del Festival de Cannes por su última película "Shoplifters," una crónica familiar en donde cada miembro esconde sus secretos. Hirokazu, uno de los cineastas habituales en Cannes, ya había ganado el Premio del Jurado … Continue reading Hirokazu Kore-eda gana la Palma de Oro en Cannes con ‘Shoplifters,’ ‘Después de la Tormenta’ en salas de cine de Colombia

31st TIFF to shine spotlight on Japanese actor Koji Yakusho, animation director Masaaki Yuasa

The Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) is pleased to announce that we will be highlighting the work of legendary actor Koji Yakusho and emergent animation director Masaaki Yuasa  in its 31st edition. The 2018 TIFF will run from October 25, 2018 to November 3, 2018. The Japan Now section of the 2018 TIFF will shine a spotlight on Yakusho, hosting … Continue reading 31st TIFF to shine spotlight on Japanese actor Koji Yakusho, animation director Masaaki Yuasa

Japan beats Spain in FIVB World Tour Manila Open women’s division in Pasay City, Philippines

Japan's Ayumi Kusano and Takemi Nishibori put up a dominant performance over Spain's Paula Soria and Maria Belen Carro, 21-14, 21-18, to claim the gold medal in the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) Beach Volleyball World Tour Manila Open on May 6, 2018 at the Sands SM By The Bay in Pasay City, Metro Manila, … Continue reading Japan beats Spain in FIVB World Tour Manila Open women’s division in Pasay City, Philippines

Toshiyuki Teruya’s ‘Born Bone Born’ selected for 40th Moscow International Film Festival

Toshiyuki Teruya’s latest feature film “Born Bone Born” has been officially invited for the out-of competition program of the 40th Moscow International Film Festival, which will be held from April 19-26, 2018. It is a feature adaptation of the director’s 2016 short film “Born, Bone, Boon,” which was awarded at Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia 2017 Official Competition and SKIP CITY International D-CINEMA … Continue reading Toshiyuki Teruya’s ‘Born Bone Born’ selected for 40th Moscow International Film Festival

‘Surrogacy Battles’ Season 2 to find new ONE Championship fighters from Japan

Sports media property ONE Championship has partnered with Japanese internet television station AbemaTV. Aside from covering more than 20 live ONE Championship events in 2018, the partnership will discover fresh young Japanese martial arts talents through the reality TV series called “Surrogacy Battles.” Marat Gafurov, Shinya Aoki (©ONE Championship) 'Surrogacy Battles' Season 2 “We are … Continue reading ‘Surrogacy Battles’ Season 2 to find new ONE Championship fighters from Japan